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Supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied rallied in Tunis amid increasing protests and accusations from rights groups of using the judiciary and police to suppress opposition and consolidate autocratic power, against a backdrop of economic crisis and political divisions.
US intelligence officials allege that Israeli forces ordered drone strikes from a submarine on Gaza flotilla ships docked in Tunisia, causing fires and raising international law concerns, amid ongoing tensions and protests involving activists like Greta Thunberg.
A Gaza aid flotilla, including Greta Thunberg, was reportedly attacked by a drone while docked in Tunisia, with initial claims of a drone strike being contested by Tunisian authorities who suggest a fire caused by a life jacket. The incident highlights tensions surrounding Israel's blockade of Gaza and the efforts of activists to deliver humanitarian aid.
Greta Thunberg's Gaza flotilla was reportedly hit by a drone while anchored in Tunisian waters, causing damage but no injuries, though Tunisian authorities deny the attack. The flotilla aims to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza amid ongoing conflict.
Tunisian authorities denied claims that a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including Greta Thunberg, was hit by a drone, with investigations suggesting the explosion originated inside the vessel. The flotilla aims to break Israel's blockade on Gaza amid ongoing conflicts and allegations of attacks on aid ships.
Researchers have discovered the largest known worm lizard species, Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi, in Tunisia. This 50-million-year-old species, with a skull over five centimeters long, likely fed on snails using its powerful jaws and specialized tooth enamel. Unlike modern worm lizards that live underground, this ancient species may have also lived on the surface due to its size. The discovery highlights the evolutionary consistency of snail-eating habits in worm lizards over millions of years.
Researchers have discovered a new fossil species of worm lizard, Terastiodontosaurus marcelosanchezi, in Tunisia, which is the largest known species of its kind. This species, dating back to the Eocene, features extreme dental adaptations for feeding on snails, suggesting a diet that has persisted for over 56 million years. Unlike modern subterranean worm lizards, this giant species likely lived on the surface due to its size. The study highlights the evolutionary consistency of its snail-cracking jaws.
Russ Cook, also known as "Hardest Geezer," has finished his charity run, covering over 10,000 miles through 16 countries in Africa and raising more than £570,000 for charity, as he crossed the finish line in Tunisia's Ras Angela.
The abandoned citadel of Guermassa in Tunisia's Tataouine region, which provided architectural inspiration for Star Wars' Tatooine, is a spectacular but largely ignored site. Built by the Amazigh tribe, the stronghold crowns a ridge of the Dahar Mountains and is currently under consideration to be listed as a Unesco World Heritage site. Abandoned since the 1970s due to modernization efforts, the site features dwellings carved into the rock, a labyrinthine layout, and a rich history. Despite its neglect, it remains a testament to the industry, invention, and art of the Amazigh people and is accessible for visitors interested in exploring this unique piece of history.
Three masons were killed and two others injured when a section of the ancient walls surrounding the Old City of Kairouan in Tunisia collapsed during repairs. The incident, possibly caused by heavy rains, occurred at the Unesco world heritage site, which has been a popular tourist attraction since 1988.
The casting of Denzel Washington as the Carthaginian general Hannibal Barca in an upcoming Netflix project has sparked controversy in Tunisia, with critics arguing that it erases their history and is a historical error. Tunisians and observers claim that Hannibal, who led an army against the Roman Republic, was a White Semite man from a family of Phoenician settlers. A petition demanding Netflix cancel the project and Tunisia's Ministry of Culture to intervene has been launched. The debate over the casting raises questions about historical fidelity and the challenges of casting in the film industry.
Netflix's decision to cast Denzel Washington as Hannibal in an upcoming blockbuster has sparked a race row in Tunisia, with critics accusing the streaming giant of making a historical error. Historians are still uncertain about Hannibal's ethnicity, and Tunisian parliament and an online petition have called for action against the casting. This controversy follows a similar scandal in Egypt over Netflix's casting of a black actress as Cleopatra. While some Tunisian officials express concern, others argue that it is fiction and out of their control, hoping that the film will still be shot in Tunisia to boost the country's film industry.
The decision to cast Denzel Washington as Hannibal in an upcoming Netflix film has sparked a race controversy in Tunisia, the birthplace of the ancient Carthaginian general. Tunisian newspapers, social media, and even the parliament have seen debates on the historical accuracy and representation of Hannibal's skin tone. Some critics accused Netflix of promoting "woke culture," while an online petition called for the cancellation of the film. The issue of race has been heightened in Tunisia due to the influx of sub-Saharan migrants. Tunisian MP Yassine Mami questioned the culture minister about the project in parliament, emphasizing the need to defend Tunisian identity. The culture minister, however, focused on negotiating with Netflix to shoot parts of the film in Tunisia.
Denzel Washington's casting as Hannibal in Antoine Fuqua's upcoming Netflix movie has sparked controversy in Tunisia, with complaints about depicting the Carthaginian general as a Black African being made in the media and the Tunisian parliament. While some argue that it is a historical error, Tunisian culture minister Hayet Ketat-Guermazi takes a more pragmatic approach, stating that it is fiction and Netflix has the right to do what they want. The film, based on the real-life warrior Hannibal, will cover his battles against the Roman Republic during the Second Punic War.
The Tunisian parliament is debating a bill that would criminalize any normalization of ties with Israel, defining it as "high treason." The proposed legislation would impose prison sentences, fines, and bans on interactions between Tunisians and Israelis. The bill has gained widespread support in parliament and among the public, reflecting President Kais Saied's strong advocacy for the Palestinian cause. Tunisia has a small Jewish community, and recent incidents of violence targeting Jewish sites have occurred amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.