October 07, 2023
Tunisia: Civil Society Activists Gather in Tunis to Condemn Recent Israeli Assault On Gazans
A large number of students and civil society activists, Saturday, gathered near the Municipal Theater of Tunis, to denounce assaults of the Israeli occupying forces on Palestinians… Read more »
September 29, 2023
Tunisia: 'Irregular Migration Is an Inhuman Scourge Which Requires Realistic and Comprehensive Approach'
Interior Minister Kamel Feki, said, on Friday in Palermo that irregular migration is an "inhuman" scourge which should be addressed according to "a realistic, comprehensive and… Read more »
September 25, 2023
Tunisia: National Security Council Meeting Focuses On Human Trafficking, Traffic Accidents, Media Situation and Budget Financing
President of the Republic Kais Saied chaired a National Security Council meeting at Carthage Palace on Monday, during which a number of issues were discussed, including human… Read more »
September 24, 2023
Tunisia: Cooperation Between Tunisia, Algeria Under Review to Boost Cross-Investments
A cooperation agreement between the Foreign Investment Promoption Agency (FIPA) and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency (AAPI) is under review in a bid to foster relations… Read more »
Tunisia: Pharmaceutical Imports Up 44 Percent Over Past Five Years
Pharmaceutical imports rose by 44% over the last five years, from TND1,228.6 million in 2018 to TND1,764 in 2022, according to a note published recently by the Central Bank of… Read more »
Tunisia: Support for Vulnerable Groups in Tunisia Discussed
The European Union delegation in Tunisia pointed out that support for vulnerable groups in Tunisia had been the focus of two meetings held by EU Ambassador to Tunisia with the… Read more »
Tunisia: Goulette Port to Welcome 'Costa Favolosa,' Sep. 26
La Goulette Port will welcome on September 26 over 4,500 people (tourists and crew) on board the "Costa Favolosa" from Palermo (Italy). Read more »
Tunisia: Number of Deaths Caused By Road Accidents Up 17 Percent Till Sept.21
854 people were killed in road accidents from January till September 21, i.e. up over 17% compared to the same period last year (726 deaths). Read more »
September 11, 2023
Tunisia: Foreign Minister Meets NATO Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Political Affairs and Security Policy
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, met on Monday evening at the ministry's headquarters with the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)… Read more »
Tunisia: Minister of Health Meets Senior Associate Dean of Harvard Medical School
Health Minister Ali Mrabet stressed the importance of strengthening the partnership between Tunisia and the United States in the field of medical research and investing in modern… Read more »
Tunisia: Prime Minister Holds Phone Call With Libyan Counterpart After Devastating Storm
Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani held a phone call on Monday evening with the head of the Libyan Government of National Accord, Abdul Hamid Al-Dabaiba, following the storm and floods… Read more »
North Africa: National Assembly Speaker Sends Condolence Message to Speaker of Libyan House of Representatives
Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), Brahim Bouderbala, on Monday, sent a condolence message to the Speaker of the Libyan House of Representatives, Aguila… Read more »
North Africa: Tunisia Expresses Solidarity With Libya After Storm
Tunisia on Monday expressed its condolences and solidarity with the Libyan people following the floods that hit several regions of the country, causing many deaths and material… Read more »
Tunisia: 'National Consultation On Education Reform Is One of the Most Important in Tunisia's History' (Kais Saied)
"The national consultation on education reform is one of the most important consultations in the history of Tunisia," President Kais Saied stressed on Monday evening, adding that… Read more »
September 10, 2023
Tunisia: African Senior Championships Individuals (Medal Count) - Tunisia 4th With 9 Medals, Including 2 Gold
Tunisia's men and women judo teams finished 4th in the African Senior Championships Individuals' medal count with 9 medals (2 gold and 7 bronze). Read more »
September 09, 2023
Tunisia: Ten Tunisian Boxers Take Part in Boxing Africa Qualifier for Paris 2024 in Dakar
Tunisia's national boxing team (10 men and women) are taking part in the Boxing Africa Qualifier for Paris 2024 Olympic Games, hosted by Dakar, Senegal, on September 9-13. Read more »
Tunisia: Earthquake in Morocco - Tunisia Offers Condolences to Moroccan People
Tunisia on Saturday offered its condolences and sympathy to the Moroccan people and their bereaved families following the violent earthquake which struck several regions of Morocco… Read more »
September 08, 2023
Tunisia: First Photovoltaic Charging Station for Electric Cars Inaugurated in Anme
The first photovoltaic charging station for electric cars was inaugurated on Friday at the seat of the National Agency for Energy Management (ANME). Read more »
Tunisia: Vacancies in Isie Board to Be Filled By End of Next Week, Says Bouasker
Three Independent High Authority for Elections (French: ISIE) Board vacancies will be filled by the end of next week before the publication of the presidential decree calling… Read more »
September 06, 2023
Africa: Economic Commission for Africa Supports Trainers to Improve Women's Digital Expertise
A national workshop on the «Digital upskilling of women and girls in Tunisia» is organised on September 4-7 in Tunis by the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) gender… Read more »
Tunisia: Abdel Karim Harouni Arrested (Ennahda)
The Ennahda Movement confirmed early Wednesday in a statement, that security officers on Tuesday night had arrested President of Ennahda Shura Council and former minister Abdel… Read more »
Tunisia: Foreign Currency Reserves Up By Nearly 10 Percent to 117 Days of Imports (Bct)
Foreign currency reserves were up by almost 10% to over TND 26.5 billion on September 5, equivalent to 117 days of imports, according to statistics released on Tuesday by the… Read more »
September 04, 2023
Tunisia: Tunisia Logs First Case of EG.5 Variant of Covid-19
Tunisia detected its first case of coronavirus infection from the new EG.5 variant, member of the Scientific Committee to Combat Coronavirus and chairman of the vaccination… Read more »
Tunisia: Former National Soccer Coach Ameur Hizem Passes Away
Former national soccer coach Ameur Hizem passed away on Monday at the age of 85. Read more »
September 03, 2023
Tunisia: FTDES - State Oversees Development of Mineral Water Sector and Neglects Quality of Water Supplied By Sonede
"While the State is struggling to guarantee the right to drinking water of sufficient quality and quantity, the mineral water sector is enjoying notable prosperity," says the… Read more »