Tunis : Flood Protection Project Enters Its Decisive Phase

The Governorate of Tunis recently held a working session dedicated to assessing progress on the project to protect the northern and eastern areas of the capital from flooding. Chaired by Governor Imed Boukhris, the meeting reviewed the state of...

Tunisia Criticizes Doha Summit, President Saied Boycotts Over Qatar Policies

Tunisia’s rejection of the Doha summit reveals a fractured Arab world where national sovereignty trumps collective action, even as regional crises demand unprecedented cooperation. A Summit Without Substance The recent Arab-Islamic summit in Doha...

Residents in southern Tunisia protest phosphate pollution

Hundreds of people in southern Tunisia’s Gabes on Friday protested to demand dismantling a local phosphate processing plant after reports of respiratory distress among residents. Demonstrators called for the “dismantling of the chemical group”,...

Foreign Minister Meets Members of the Tunisian Community in Kenya

Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, met with several members of the Tunisian community in Kenya, at the close of his participation in the 20th meeting of COMESA foreign ministers and the 24th...

Russia receives permit to export livestock products to Tunisia — watchdog

MOSCOW, October 10. /TASS/. Russia has received the permit to export livestock products to Tunisia, the Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance (Rosselkhoznadzor) reported. "Rosselkhoznadzor has agreed with the Tunisian...

Calling All Food Lovers: These Bahrain Dining Deals Are a Steal!

Hungry … but can’t decide where to go or what to eat? Worry no more – because we’ve sorted that dilemma out for you by compiling a very comprehensive list of the best deals and offers in the Kingdom! Read on to find out more but, be warned: you’ll...

Tunisia: Diaspora Transfers and Tourism Revenues Surpass 12.7 Billion Dinars in Nine Months

Tunisia’s foreign income continues to support the country’s financial stability. According to the latest statistics released on Friday by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), the combined total of revenues from labor and tourism exceeded 12.7...

Depression: Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya Among Africa’s Highest Prevalence Countries

North Africa is facing an acute mental health challenge, with three of its countries—Tunisia, Morocco, and Libya—ranking among the ten African nations with the highest rates of depressive disorders. The findings, published by The African Exponent,...

PICTORIAL: Bauchi Attracts $5.2bn Investments, Signs 47 MoUs At Economic Summit

Bauchi State Government has secured investment commitments exceeding $5.2 billion following the conclusion of the Bauchi Economic and Investment Summit, where the state government also signed 47 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with both local...

A Galaxy Not So Far Away: Star Wars’ Desert Roots in Tunisia

Tatooine may exist in a galaxy far, far away—but its origins are rooted in the real sands of Tunisia. From ancient Amazigh caves to sun-scorched salt flats, the landscapes that shaped “Star Wars” have left a legacy not only in film history, but...

Tunisia: X20 Ring Road to Be Operational by This Date to Ease Greater Tunis Traffic

The X20 ring road project, linking Regional Road 31 to the Tunis–Oued Zarga highway, has entered its final stage with a completion rate estimated at 95%, according to an official source cited by TAP news agency. This strategic 15.5-kilometer...

Tunisia: Tourism revenues exceed USD 2 billion at end of September

Tourism revenues in Tunisia continue their upward trend. According to the latest data published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), they reached 6,264 million dinars as of September 30, 2025, compared to 5,789 million dinars for the same period...

Morocco’s “Generation Z” Calls for Boycott of Prime Minister’s Companies

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The wave of youth-led protests in Morocco shows no sign of slowing down. After weeks of demonstrations across the kingdom’s major cities, the movement known as “Generation Z” has announced the launch of a...

Why women in Mena still hestitate to trade and invest

Only 10 per cent to 12 per cent of customers are women at our brokerage. That gap isn’t just a statistic – it’s a missed economic engine. Across the Middle East and North Africa, women are launching businesses, running households and shaping...

Tunisia: Workers’ remittances hit nearly USD 2.2 billion by end September

Workers’ remittances continue to play a central role in the national economy. According to the latest data, transfers reached nearly 6.5 billion dinars by the end of September 2025, compared to 6 billion dinars for the same period in 2024,...

Tunisia: Clothing sector exports soar to over 6 billion dinars!

The textile industry in Tunisia is performing well despite a challenging global environment that has affected many textile-producing and exporting countries. Tunisia remains one of the EU’s main clothing suppliers. The textile and clothing sector...

Tunisia: Increase in insurance payouts by companies!

The Tunisian insurance sector is a key pillar of the national economy, providing financial security for individuals and businesses, according to Hatem Amira, Director General of the Tunisian Federation of Insurance Companies (FTUSA). Speaking to...

Tunisia: TUNISAIR issues 30-million-dinar bond

The General Management of the national airline Tunisair has decided to issue a bond loan of 30 million dinars, without resorting to a public offering, under the following conditions: – Interest rate: 10% per annum. – Term: 7 years, including a...

Tunisia: 5-year sentence for former customs official, 7 years for businessman in tuna–sardine export corruption case

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The criminal chamber specialized in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of First Instance handed down late last night a five-year prison sentence against a former senior customs official and a...

Tunisia hands rare death sentence to 56-year-old man over Facebook posts against the president

A Tunisian court sentenced a 56-year-old man to a rare death sentence for defaming the president and destabilising state security by sending defamatory messages on Facebook. The ruling has left the country reeling, sparking renewed debate over...