Tunisia: Environmental crisis in Gabes: President Saïed pledges “urgent and immediate” solutions

Tunis – President of the Republic Kais Saïed had a meeting, on Friday, at Carthage Palace, with Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), Ibrahim Bouderbala, and President of the National Council of Districts and Regions (CNRD),...

Tunisia: Protests in Gabès Over Pollution and Repression

Over the past week, Gabès, in Tunisia, has seen a dramatic escalation in social unrest centered on anti-pollution protests targeting a phosphate-processing plant. The movement—rising amid mounting health concerns linked to toxic gas releases and...

Trump taps Metro Detroit cannabis businessman as special envoy to Iraq

One of several billboards sporting Mark Savaya's cannabis brand. (FOX 2) - President Donald Trump has appointed a Metro Detroit businessman with ties to the state's cannabis industry as the country's Special Envoy to the Republic of Iraq. Mark...

Tunisian insurtech startup PAYDAY raises pre-seed funding round at $3m valuation

Tunisian insurtech startup PAYDAY has closed a pre-seed financing round that values the company at US$3 million. Founded in 2024 by Mohamed Anouar Gadhoum and Shaher Abbas, PAYDAY connects insurers, banks and employers to empower low- and...

Once an idyll, Tunisian protest hotspot Gabes now an environmental 'nightmare'

By Tarek Amara GABES, Tunisia (Reuters) -Beneath a smog-choked sky, the once-glistening waters of Gabes in southern Tunisia run dark with rust-coloured streaks. Trees are dying, fish vanishing and a suffocating stench infuses the air. Known a...

The World in 12 Hours: Fragile Truce in Gaza, Pakistan–Afghanistan Ceasefire, Louvre Heist, Market Rebound… and Morocco Crowned U20 World Champion

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Over the past twelve hours, the world has seen a mix of geopolitical tension, striking social events, contrasting economic signals, and a historic...

Tunisia Produces Sugar Again : A Symbol of Resilience and Economic Independence

Tunisia is marking a major agricultural and industrial milestone with the return of local sugar production. In Jendouba, the Ministry of Agriculture officially launched the 2025–2026 sugar beet planting campaign over an estimated area of 3,000...

Dozens arrested in Tunisia anti-pollution protests

Tunis – Police in Gabes, Tunisia have arrested dozens of people in demonstrations against a chemical factory which locals blame for pollution and a range of health issues, a local campaign group and a lawyer said Saturday. Thousands have rallied...

Economic Summit: Bauchi Gov Reassures Diplomats On Safety Of Foreign Investments

Governor of Bauchi State, Alhaji Bala Mohammed, has reassured the diplomatic community in Nigeria of the safety and profitability of all genuine investments in the state. He urged investors across the world to explore the vast economic...

Helmi Hassine Takes the Helm of Tunisair Express to Accelerate Recovery and Strengthen Regional Connectivity

Helmi Hassine has been officially appointed Chairman of the Board of Tunisair Express, after serving as Director General of the Tunisian National Tourist Office (ONTT) from October 20, 2023, to April 2025 — a 17-month tenure at the head of this...

616 Films To Feature In Kano Indigenous Languages Of Africa Film Market And Festival

October 19, (THEWILL) — No fewer than 616 films are to participate in the annual Kano Indigenous Languages of Africa Film Market and Festival (KILAF) scheduled to be held in Kano from November 6 to November 8, 2025. The Managing Director, Moving...

"Tunisians Are Mature Enough"

In your novel "The Women of Al-Basatin," the narrator Taufik describes a visit to his brother's family in Tunis. Taufik lives in Paris, is a university lecturer, and is married to a French woman, yet still feels a close bond with his Muslim...

Madica Invests $400,000 in Two New AI Startups to Drive Inclusive Innovation Across Africa

Madica, the pan-African investment programme backed by Flourish Ventures, has expanded its portfolio with two artificial intelligence startups, Anavid from Tunisia and Hypeo AI from Morocco, each securing up to $200,000 in pre-seed funding. The...

Tunisia: Largest Industrial Solar Project to Come Online in February in Bir Mcherga

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The largest photovoltaic project in Tunisia’s industrial sector is nearing completion in the Bir Mcherga industrial zone in Zaghouan. According to...

Canada: Tunisians Among the Top Four Africans Naturalized in 2025

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Canadian dream continues to attract many Tunisians. According to recent figures from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) for the...

Tunisia: National Oil Production Down 9% by End-August 2025

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp National oil production reached 0.86 million tonnes of oil equivalent (toe) at the end of August 2025, a 9% decline compared with the same period in...

Turkish Cooperation And Coordination Agency's (TIKA) Support For Qualified Beekeeping For Women, Youth, And Persons With Disabilities In Tunisia

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ANKARA, Turkey, October 17, 2025/APO Group/ -- Within the scope of the project, 20 members of a local cooperative-composed predominantly of women-received donations of modern beekeeping equipment, including...

Tunisia: The Central Bank announces the release into circulation of a new Tunisian ten-dinar banknote (Type 2020).

The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp In a notice to banks and the National Post Office, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) announced today that, starting October 17, 2025, a new ten-dinar...

Tunisia set to close 2025 with forex reserves covering 91 days of imports (IACE)

Tunisia is expected to close 2025 with a decline in foreign exchange reserves, but still sufficient to cover 91 days of imports, according to the Arab Institute of Business Leaders (IACE). The total net foreign currency requirement to cover the...

Tunisia: ASSAD reduces its debt and records strong growth in Q3

The Tunisian battery company ASSAD has just published its activity indicators for the third quarter of 2025, confirming a solid improvement in its financial structure and a notable increase in its revenue. Beyond its good results, this publication...