In recent weeks, dozens have gone missing and died in repeated drowning accidents off the Tunisian coast. (AP Archive)At least 20 African migrants have been missing after their boat sank off Tunisia as they tried to cross the Mediterranean to Italy, amidst a sharp rise in migrant boats from the North African country. In recent weeks, dozens have gome missing and died in repeated drowning accidents off the Tunisian coast. Meloni called on the IMF and other countries to help Tunisia quickly to avoid its collapse. Tunisia had received equipment from Italy in the past years, but Ammar said it was outdated and not sufficient.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 08, 2023 22:08 UTC