off the island of Kerkennah and another body off the coast of Sfax," Faouzi Masmoudi, the spokesman of

collapsed, the minister, Faouzi Lekjaa, said in a presentation at parliament. The government would

Sixteen migrants have died in shipwrecks off the coasts of Tunisia and Western Sahara, officials said on Monday, as North Africa faces a spike in Europe-bound sea crossings. Much of the North African coast has become a major gateway for irregular migrants and asylum seekers primarily from other parts of the continent, attempting perilous voyages in often rickety boats in the hopes of a better life.At least 11 migrants died in a shipwreck off the coast of Tunisia’s second city of Sfax, said local

Italy: Migrants rescued from rough seas off Lampedusa Migrants attempting hazardous sea crossings to Europe-and in many cases, ultimately to Britain-have offering a sobering insight into their motives for risking their lives-with one saying it was a question of “ Europe or die ”.... This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding.... More infoSUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding o

CAIRO — A dramatic coronavirus surge in Tunisia has prompted other Arab countries to step in with supplies of vaccines and medical aid, as regional leaders flex their diplomatic muscles and try to earn goodwill. Support our journalism.... The United Arab Emirates, which started manufacturing vaccines earlier this year, has sent 500, 000 doses, and Tunisia’s neighbor Algeria has sent aid and 250, 000 doses.... And Saudi Arabia is able to do that, ” said Oussama Helal, an independent Tunisian an