Riadh Mouakher Case: Tunis Court of Appeal Decides to Drop Charges

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Tunis Court of Appeal issued its verdict on Friday in the case involving former Minister of Environment Riadh Mouakher and an official from the Civil Protection Department under the same ministry. The...

Tunisian Olive Oil: Exceptional Harvest Expected, But the Challenge of Valorization Remains [Video]

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Tunisia is once again preparing for an exceptional olive oil harvest, with production levels expected to match last year’s record-breaking season. This achievement has boosted the economy and strengthened local...

Africa braces for market fallout as EU tightens steel rules with 50% tariffs

The European Union’s decision to double its steel import tariffs to 50 percent has sent shockwaves through the global steel market, but Africa appears to have narrowly avoided the worst of the fallout. While most African exporters are exempt from...

Migrants in Tunisia between 2019 and 2024: Migration driven by work and study

The number of foreign residents in Tunisia between 2019 and 2024 reached 14,570, most of whom are from Sub-Saharan Africa. The main motivations for migration are studies and the search for employment, according to the results of the 2024 census by...

Tunisia: Structural financial reforms for social justice and equitable development at heart of Cabinet meeting

Tunis - Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri chaired a cabinet meeting on Tuesday morning at the Government Palace in the Kasbah dedicated to examining structural financial reforms aimed at achieving social justice and equitable development,...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

Tunisia: Stock market ended Tuesday’s session on bearish note

The stock market closed Tuesday’s session on a bearish note. The benchmark slipped by -0.01% to 12,321.7 points, according to the daily analysis from broker Tunisie Valeurs. Trading volumes were relatively strong, reaching TND 9.1 million (MD),...

Burgan Bank successfully prices $500 million in international bonds

This achievement underscores Bank’s solid position as a key player in international capital markets: Daher KUWAIT: In a strategic move that reflects global investors’ trust, Burgan Bank KPSC has successfully priced its $500 million five-year...

Tunis: Major Economic Control Campaign Leads to 119 Violations and Product Seizures

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Minister of Communication Technologies, Sofiane Hemissi, has sounded the alarm over the rapid rise of cybercrime, stressing that global threats have become increasingly complex with technological progress....

Crypto Boom Accelerates: Key Global Trends Fuel Rapid Growth

(MENAFN- Crypto Breaking) Recent reports highlight a sustained global increase in retail cryptocurrency transactions driven largely by clearer regulations and growing mainstream acceptance. Despite regulatory challenges in some regions, the crypto...

Tunisia Pardons Man Sentenced to Death Over Facebook Posts: A Crisis...

The recent pardon of Saber Ben Chouchane, a Tunisian man sentenced to death for Facebook posts insulting the president and other government officials, has unearthed profound questions about freedom of expression and the rule of law in Tunisia....

Beijing Challenges Washington : “We Don’t Want a Trade War, But We’re Not Afraid of One”

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Economic tensions between China and the United States have reached a new high. Beijing on Sunday condemned Donald Trump’s decision to impose additional 100% tariffs on Chinese exports, accusing Washington of...

Tunisia president pardons labourer sentenced to death for criticising him on Facebook

A Tunisian man who was handed a death sentence because of Facebook posts in which he criticised President Kais Saied has been released after the president offered him a pardon. The case, which started with a show of opinion on the internet, soon...

Tunisia: Head of State urges end to money laundering and illicit flows in meeting with BCT Governor

Tunis - President Kais Saied discussed at a meeting with Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), Fethi Zouhair Nouri on Monday at Carthage Palace the role of the Financial Analysis Committee in combating money laundering and illicit...

Tunisia: President of Republic orders proper preparation for olive harvest season

Tunis - President Kais Saied met, Monday at Carthage Palace, with Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh, to discuss several key issues, most notably the preparations for the upcoming olive harvest season....

Tunisian foreign minister attends the 24th COMESA Summit in Nairobi

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp On the instructions of President Kaïs Saïed, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, is leading the Tunisian delegation participating in the 24th Summit of Heads of State...

Tunisia: UTICA and Zhero Europe Seal a Roadmap for a Major Energy Project

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp On October 6, the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts (UTICA) announced the signing of a strategic roadmap with Zhero Europe, through its subsidiary dedicated to the development of a...

Tunisair approves $51.5mn bond issue to support operations

Tunisair (TU, Tunis) has approved a bond issue worth TND150 million dinars (USD51.5 million), to be completed in one or multiple tranches over 12 months, aimed at bolstering the airline's operations amid ongoing equity challenges. The bond...

Signing of MoU to establish Tunisia-Norway Business Council

A delegation from the Tunisian Confederation of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts (UTICA), led by its President, Samir Majoul, participated in the signing ceremony for a memorandum of agreement to establish the Tunisia-Norway Business Council on...

Impact on growth, inflation, C/A by flooding: IMF paints likely grim scenario

ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that severe flooding in Pakistan during the third quarter of 2025 may have more adverse effects on growth, inflation, and the current account than currently estimated, although these...