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Former Espérance striker Michael Eneramo dies at 40
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Former Nigerian international Michael Eneramo passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, due to a heart attack. His death has caused significant emotion in the football world, particularly in Tunisia, where he made history with Espérance Sportive de Tunis. Eneramo, a powerful and effective forward, established himself as one of the most prominent foreign goal scorers in the Tunisian championship. He joined Espérance in 2005, starting with the youth team before moving to the first team in 2006, the year the club won both the championship and the cup. After a period abroad, he returned to Tunis and had his best season in 2008-2009, finishing as the league's top scorer with 18 goals. In 2009, he also became the all-time leading foreign goal scorer in the Tunisian championship. He left the club in 2011, returning briefly in 2017 for a final stint. During his career, Michael Eneramo won the Algerian championship in 2005 with USM Alger. With Espérance, he secured the Tunisian championship four times in 2006, 2009, 2010, and 2017, as well as the Tunisian Cup in 2006, 2007, and 2008. He also won the Arab Champions League in 2009 and the North African Cup Winners' Cup in 2008. Individually, he holds the title of the best foreign goal scorer in the history of the Tunisian championship. He was the league's top scorer in 2009 with 18 goals and again in 2010 with 13 goals. He also finished as the top scorer in the 2010 CAF Champions League with eight goals. The announcement of his passing has
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Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed has granted a presidential pardon to several individuals convicted by the justice system, coinciding with the 69th anniversary of the Republic's proclamation. Among those reportedly benefiting from this measure are former presidential candidate Ayachi Zammel and former president of the Tunisian Football Federation FTF, Wadii Jari. Ayachi Zammel, a former deputy and candidate in the 2024 presidential election, had been convicted in cases related to electoral sponsorships. His arrest, shortly before the presidential election, drew significant reactions, with supporters alleging judicial pressure and authorities asserting judicial independence. Wadii Jari, who led the FTF for several years, faced legal proceedings concerning his management of the sports body. His incarceration also fueled debate on the governance of Tunisian football and the accountability of sports leaders. This presidential pardon, a recognized constitutional power of the head of state, occurs during a symbolic national commemoration. The decision to include these two prominent figures may reignite discussions about the balance between justice, politics, and executive power. As of now, no detailed official communication has specified the complete list of beneficiaries or the exact terms of the pardon's implementation.
Sarra Brahmi, daughter of the assassinated leader Mohamed Brahmi, along with her sister Balkis, protested on Thursday, July 23, 2026, in front of the government presidency at the Kasbah, following the desecration of her father's tomb. She broadcast live on Facebook, denouncing the act and stating her intention to remain there until a response is provided. Sarra Brahmi emphasized that they are not there to negotiate but to demand the restoration of her father's and family's dignity. She expressed that the vandalism reopened the pain of her father's assassination nearly thirteen years ago and questioned the state's ability to protect martyrs' graves if it cannot protect her father's. She highlighted that her family has always sought justice since the assassination and confirmed a complaint has been filed. Sarra Brahmi also stated that her action concerns all individuals whose tombs were vandalized, including Chokri Belaïd, and called for authorities to restore the damaged graves, identify perpetrators, and hold them accountable. She linked the desecration to the upcoming thirteenth anniversary of her father's assassination on July 25, viewing it as further humiliation. She reiterated a past accusation that authorities were aware of threats against Mohamed Brahmi before his assassination but failed to prevent it. Several tombs in the Martyrs' Square and Leaders' Square at Djellaz cemetery were vandalized overnight from Wednesday to Thursday, including those of Mohamed Brahmi, Ch
Several tombs of political and union figures, including those of Mohamed Brahmi and Chokri Belaïd, were vandalized at the Djellaz cemetery in Tunis, according to former MP Badreddine Gammoudi on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The affected graves are located in the Martyrs' Square and also include those of Ahmed Ben Brahim, Salah Ben Youssef, and Ahmed Tlili. Gammoudi described the acts as a "heinous crime" and urged authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible. The Popular Current party also reported discovering the damage between Wednesday night and Thursday, condemning it as a "barbaric crime" targeting symbols of the Tunisian national movement. The party considers these acts to be "terrorist acts" attributed to "hateful terrorist groups" and called for an investigation into the circumstances, perpetrators, and motives, with results to be made public. The Popular Current also requested enhanced protection for the Leaders' Square at the Jellaz cemetery, including fencing and permanent guards. As of now, no official authority has commented on the incidents or announced an investigation. The desecration of tombs holds significant historical and memorial importance in Tunisia, given the prominent figures interred there.