April 18
Tunisia: Interior Minister Inaugurates Central Civil Protection Workshop Created Under Tunisian-German Co-Operation
Interior Minister Kamel Feki inaugurated on Thursday evening the headquarters of the central workshop of the Civil Protection in Manouba, the first part of which was completed at a… Read more »
Tunisia: Current Water Situation Remains Worrying Despite Recent Rainfall (Ridha Gabouj)
The current water situation in Tunisia is still worrying, despite recent rainfall. The filling rate of dams stands at just 36%, Secretary of State to the Minister of Agriculture,… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia Takes Part in Worldfood Poland, April 16-18
Five companies from the agri-food sector, operating mainly in the olive oil, table olives, dates and by-products, pasta and couscous sectors, are taking part in the 10th edition of… Read more »
Tunisia: SNJT Denounces 6-Month Prison Issued for Journalist Mohamed Boughalleb
The National Union of Tunisian Journalists (SNJT) denounced the 6- month prison sentence handed down to journalist Mohamed Boughaleb on Wednesday evening, following a complaint… Read more »
Tunisia: Rainfall Deficit Reaches 20 Percent in February 2024 (Inm)
Tunisia's average rainfall recorded a 20% deficit in February 2024 with important regional disparities, reads the National Institute of Meteorology (INM)'s monthly report published… Read more »
April 17
Tunisia: Improvement of Consular Services Under Review
The Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, set up by the National Security Council, met on Tuesday in the presence of representatives from several ministries. Read more »
April 16
Tunisia: Electricity - Bill On Creation of Independent Regulatory Authority Submitted for Approval
The bill on the creation of an independent regulatory authority for the electricity sector had been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval, said Secretary of State to… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian AI Institute to Be Set Up Next Academic Year (Minister)
"The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is working to set up Tunisia's first artificial intelligence (AI) institute at the University of Tunis, covering all… Read more »
Tunisia: Climate Change - Adaptation Options for Tunisia, 5th Most Vulnerable Country Worldwide to Growing Risk of Drought
Tunisia, which has suffered six years of drought over the past decade, is considered to be the 5th most vulnerable country in the world to the growing risk of droughts and water… Read more »
April 15
Tunisia: Foreign Minister and Chair of Nato Military Committee Discuss Challenges Facing Mediterranean Countries
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Nabil Ammar and visiting Chair of the Military Committee of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Admiral Rob… Read more »
April 13
Tunisia: Tataouine-Dehiba-Wazen Border Post - Waiting Times Acceptable in View of Higher Traffic
Reports circulating on social media of heavy traffic and congestion for several days at the Dehiba-Wazen border crossing between Tunisia and Libya in Tataouine, with waiting times… Read more »
Africa: Tunisia's Permanent Representative to UN Reaffirms Country's Commitment to Defending Interests of Africa Within UN
Tunisia's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Tarek El Adab, reaffirmed on Saturday in New York Tunisia's firm commitment to defend the interests of the… Read more »
April 09
Tunisia: Intimate Partner Violence Accounts for Almost Five Percent of Reported Violence Cases in Q1 2024 (Report)
A report by the Tunisian Social Observatory under the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) reveals that intimate partner violence accounted for 4.56% of all cases… Read more »
Tunisia: Strong Winds Exceeding 90 Km/H in South On Tuesday Night and Wednesday
The weather on Wednesday will be characterised by northerly winds in the north and centre and easterly winds in the south, strong with speeds between 50 and 70 km/h near the… Read more »
April 04
Tunisia: Cabinet Meeting Approves Number of Draft Laws and Decrees
The Cabinet approved a number of draft laws and decrees of an economic and social nature during its meeting on Thursday, chaired by Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani. Read more »
Tunisia: Sheikh Zayed Book Award - Ahmed Somai and Houssemeddine Chachia Win Prizes
Tunisians Ahmed Somai and Houssemeddine Chachia have won prizes at the 18th Sheikh Zayed Book Award, SZBA 2023-2024. Read more »
Tunisia: Economic and Social Rights - Civil Society Describes Tunisia's One-Year Record As 'Negative'
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Civil Observation Coalition, which monitors Tunisia's implementation of its international commitments, says the country's overall record over… Read more »
Tunisia: Bizerte - 12.3 Million Dinars of Industrial Investment By End of March 2024
The volume of industrial investments reported in the governorate of Bizerte reached 12.3 million dinars during the first quarter of 2024, allocated to the creation of 32 projects… Read more »
Tunisia: Cabinet Meeting Approves Decree Establishing Office for Development of South and Sahara
The Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani on Thursday approved a draft decree establishing the Office for the Development of the South and the Sahara (SDO) and… Read more »
Tunisia: Local Elections - April 13 Deadline for Submission of Accounts (Court of Auditors)
The Court of Auditors has asked candidates for the second round of the 2023 local elections to submit their financial statements for these elections by April 13, 2024. Read more »
April 03
Tunisia: FM Calls Rwandan Counterpart to Speed Up Repatriation of Tunisian Physical Trainer's Body
After receiving the news of the death of the Tunisian citizen Adel Zran, physical trainer of Rwanda's ARP FC, who died on April 2 in Kigali, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration… Read more »
April 02
Tunisia: Defence Minister Visits Borj El Amri Aviation School
Minister of National Defence, Imed Memmich, on Monday evening, visited the Borj El Amri aviation school (BAAS) in Manouba, where he inspected the officer cadets' working, living… Read more »
April 01
Tunisia: Beja Sugar Factory Producing Half of Tunisia's Daily Sugar Needs for Two Weeks Now (CEO)
The Beja sugar factory has been operating for two weeks at a production rate of 500 tonnes per day, which represents half of Tunisia's sugar needs, estimated at 1,000 tonnes per… Read more »
Tunisia: Draft State Budget 2025 - Government Will Continue to Control Wage Bill and Rationalise Subsidies
The draft state budget for 2025 is based on continuing to control the wage bill, achieving the objectives of the subsidy system, planning strategic development projects and… Read more »
March 29
North Africa: Tunisia to Host 1st Decarbonisation Mediterranean Forum, End of Sep.2024 (Utica)
Tunisia will host the first Mediterranean Decarbonisation Forum by the end of September 2024, announced the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA). Read more »