December 04, 2023
Tunisia: Nabeul1 - Elections - Two Candidates Start Campaigning
The two candidates for the local elections, Nejib Belhssan and Chaouki Chaâbane, in the Om Dhouil constituency of the El Mida delegation (Nabeul governorate), have launched… Read more »
November 28, 2023
Tunisia: Local Elections - Final Number of Candidates Stands At 7,205 (Bouasker)
The final number of candidates in December 24 local elections stands at 7,205, President of the Independent High Authority for Elections (French: ISIE) Farouk Bouasker said on… Read more »
November 26, 2023
Tunisia: Draft Finance Law 2024 - Tax Measures to Improve Sharing of Tax Burden (Study)
The draft finance law 2024 is designed to beef up tax measures, better target high incomes and improve the sharing of the tax burden, a study conducted by expert economist… Read more »
November 07, 2023
Tunisia: Marouane Mabrouk Remanded in Custody for a Crime Related to Confiscated Property
Businessman Marouane Mabrouk was arrested and remanded in custody for five days on the basis of a complaint filed against him by the Chief State Sollicitor in relation to a… Read more »
October 28, 2023
Tunisia: Tourism Minister Reviews Measures to Boost Sector's Activities
Minister of Tourism and Handicrafts, Mohamed Moez Belhassine, reviewed on Saturday the measures taken during the ministerial working sessions held in June and July. The main… Read more »
October 24, 2023
Tunisia: Local Elections - 1,200 Applications Filed By 10 a.M. On Tuesday (Statement)
Some 1,200 candidatures for the local council elections, including 100 from people with disabilities, have been filed as of Tuesday at 10.00 a.m., said spokesman for the… Read more »
Tunisia: Parliamentary Committee Approves Draft Law Criminalising Normalisation With Zionist Entity
The Parliamentary Committee on Rights and Freedoms approved on Monday the draft law criminalising normalisation with the Zionist entity. Read more »
Tunisia: State Still Relies On Borrowing From Local Banks and Financial Institutions
Loans contracted by the State from banks and public institutions in the form of treasury bills stood at TND 2,506.9 million on October 20, compared with TND 2,550.4 million a year… Read more »
October 12, 2023
Tunisia: Foreign Minister Meets British Minister of State for Immigration in London
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Nabil Ammar, met Thursday in London with the British Minister of State for Immigration, Robert Jenrick. Read more »
October 15, 2023
Tunisia: Evacuation Day, Major Turning Point in Tunisia's History
The presidency of the Assembly of People's Representatives (French: ARP) said it takes pride in observing Evacuation Day which is a major turning point in Tunisia's history. Read more »
October 14, 2023
Tunisia: IMF Delegation Visit to Tunisia in December a Sign of Reconnection Between Two Sides (Bct Governor)
The visit of a delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Tunisia from December 5 to 17 is a "positive" signal that indicates a reconnection between the two sides,… 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: 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 »
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 »
September 09, 2023
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: 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
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 »
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 »
August 28, 2023
Libya: Foreign Minister Suspended After Meeting With Israeli Counterpart
Libya's prime minister suspended Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush on Sunday and referred her for investigation after Israel said its Foreign Minister Eli Cohen had met her last week… Read more »
August 27, 2023
Tunisia: Ministry of Agriculture to Develop Scientific Programme to Preserve and Economically Value Natural Resources (Belati)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries will work on the development of a scientific work programme to address the threats that have affected natural resources… Read more »
August 13, 2023
Tunisia: Women's Day - Nearly 3,800 Women Access Economic Empowerment Programmes
The number of recipients of economic empowerment pogramme hovered around 3,800 in the period between August 2022 and August 2023 and a further 2,500 accessed Raiedet programme. Read more »
Tunisia: Women's Day - Aswat Nissa Calls for Securing Women's Political Rights [upd 1]
Aswat Nissa called for securing women's political rights and their actual access to decision-making positions as Tunisia is marking Sunday National Women's Day. Read more »
August 08, 2023
Tunisia: China Wants Scaled-Up Health Cooperation With Tunisia
Vice Minister of the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China LEI Haichao said his country eyes a stronger and diversified partnership with Tunisia. Read more »
August 02, 2023
Tunisia: Newly Appointed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani Sworn in
Newly appointed Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani was sworn in Tuesday evening before President Kais Saied during a ceremony held at the Carthage Palace. Read more »