AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMigration Tragedy off SE Tunisia: Four bodies were recovered and 10+ people were missing after a migrant boat sank near Ben Guerdane/Zarzis, with survivors saying engine failure and strong currents scattered passengers across the central Mediterranean; Tunisia remains a key departure point for crossings to Europe. Protests & Environmental Strain: Thousands marched in Tunis calling for President Kais Saied’s resignation, citing rising prices, shortages, and worsening daily life tied to power/water outages and environmental problems. Climate Preparedness in Tunisia: Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri led a restricted ministerial meeting on rainy-season readiness, stressing early warning, maintenance, flood-risk prevention, and coordination ahead of autumn and winter disruptions. Sfax Flood-Prevention Push: The Sfax governor set an end-of-August deadline to finish drainage and “blue point” works, inspecting Oued Sidi Salem and Oued Maou sites to reduce flood risk. Health & Water Infrastructure: A new medical imaging unit opened at Sfax’s Airport Intermediate Health Centre, while separate reporting highlights Tunisia’s broader water-security challenges. EMF & Mental Health: A study linked extremely low frequency EMF exposure at power plants to poorer sleep and higher depression/anxiety, even below regulatory limits.
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