Tunisia's Djerba Island listed as UNESCO World Heritage site

STORY: Tunisia's Djerba Island listed as UNESCO World Heritage site DATELINE: Sept. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of restaurants on Djerba Island 2. various of tourists on the beach of Djerba Island 3. various of handicraft shops 4. various of graffiti walls on Djerba Island STORYLINE: The Tunisian Ministry of Culture confirmed Monday that Djerba Island in southeastern Tunisia has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. "During its 45th session, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee officially approved the inclusion of Djerba Island on its list during a meeting held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia," said a ministry statement. As the largest island off North Africa, Djerba is known for its religious diversity and is influenced by Berber, Arab, Jewish and African cultures. The ministry said that Djerba Island takes the number of Tunisian sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List to nine. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

Army Officers Say They Are Taking Power - Gabon

File photo dated November 19, 2022 shows Gabon's President Ali Bongo attends the first working session of the 18th Francophone countries Summit in Djerba, Tunisia. Army officers have appeared on national television in Gabon to say they have taken power. They said they were annulling the results of Saturday's election, in which President Ali Bongo was declared the winner. His overthrow would end his family's 53-year hold on power in Gabon. Photo by Ludovic Marin/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

18th summit of La Francophonie closes in Tunis

STORY: 18th summit of La Francophonie closes in Tunis DATELINE: Nov. 22, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:22 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 18th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie STORYLINE: The 18th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie closed on Sunday in Djerba Island in southern Tunisia. Louise Mushikiwabo from Rwanda was reelected as the secretary general and key resolutions were adopted. The reelection was announced by Tunisian President Kais Saied at the closing ceremony, during which he also lauded the two resolutions, namely Djerba Declaration and Crisis Solutions and Consolidation of Peace in the Francophone Region as fruitful. The two documents reflected that members were determined "to be more open to dialogue, consultation and mutual solidarity," he said, adding that as French-speaking countries are facing challenges on various fronts, solutions should be more creative to adapt to their respective conditions. The next s

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TUNISIA-DJERBA-NATURE-BIRDS

(221122) -- DJERBA, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows birds in the island of Djerba in Tunisia. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-DJERBA-NATURE-BIRDS

TUNISIA-DJERBA-NATURE-BIRDS

(221122) -- DJERBA, Nov. 22, 2022 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Nov. 21, 2022 shows a bird in the island of Djerba in Tunisia. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

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TUNISIA-DJERBA-LA FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT-CLOSING

(221121) -- TUNIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- La Francophonie Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo speaks at a press conference after the closing of the 18th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie in Djerba Island, Tunisia, Nov. 20, 2022. The summit closed on Sunday, with Louise Mushikiwabo from Rwanda reelected as the secretary general and the adoption of key resolutions. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-DJERBA-LA FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT-CLOSING

TUNISIA-DJERBA-LA FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT-CLOSING

(221121) -- TUNIS, Nov. 21, 2022 (Xinhua) -- La Francophonie Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo speaks at a press conference after the closing of the 18th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie in Djerba Island, Tunisia, Nov. 20, 2022. The summit closed on Sunday, with Louise Mushikiwabo from Rwanda reelected as the secretary general and the adoption of key resolutions. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

TUNISIA-DJERBA-LA FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT-OPENING

TUNISIA-DJERBA-LA FRANCOPHONIE SUMMIT-OPENING

(221120) -- TUNIS, Nov. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- La Francophonie Secretary General Louise Mushikiwabo (L), French President Emmanuel Macron (C) and Tunisian President Kais Saied pose for a photo at the 18th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie in Djerba Island, Tunisia on Nov. 19, 2022. The 18th summit of the International Organization of La Francophonie, commonly known as La Francophonie, started on Saturday in Djerba Island in southern Tunisia. A total of 89 delegations from across the Francophone world, including those from France, Canada, Senegal and the European Council, as well as 31 heads of state and government attended the two-day event. (Photo by Adel Ezzine/Xinhua)

Tunisia hosts 2nd int'l aerospace, defense exhibition

STORY: Tunisia hosts 2nd int'l aerospace, defense exhibition DATELINE: Oct. 17, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY/MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of int'l aerospace and defense expo 2. various of air show at the airport STORYLINE: The second International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (IADE) closed on Saturday at the Hammamet-Ennfidha International Airport in southeastern Tunisia, private radio station Mosaique FM reported. At least 110 foreign companies from 50 countries and regions took part in the four-day exhibition. The first IADE was held in the southeastern Tunisian city of Djerba in March 2020, and was attended by more than 100 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Tunis. (XHTV)

Jewish pilgrimage begins in Tunisia amid security measures

STORY: Jewish pilgrimage begins in Tunisia amid security measures DATELINE: May 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Tunis CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony STORYLINE: Amid tight security measures, the annual Jewish pilgrimage began Wednesday in Ghariba Synagogue on the island of Djerba in southeastern Tunisia, after a two-year suspension due to COVID-19. The opening ceremony was attended by Tunisian Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts Mohamed Moez Belhassen, and a large number of government officials as well as many foreign political and religious figures. More than 3,000 pilgrims arrived in Tunisia from more than ten countries around the world including France, Italy and Morocco. Speaking to the media, Belhassen considered that the pilgrimage of Ghariba "remains a large-scale event, especially since it coincides with the start of the summer tourist season in the country." "This event also sends several messages to the world on common religious coexistence and encourages peace and