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Today in Africa — October 3, 2025: Tunisian Man Faces Death Sentence Over Posts Criticizing President, UN Slashes Food Aid for 750,000 People in Somalia, Paul Biya’s Daughter Urges Cameroonians Not to Vote for Her Father
Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...
Central Bank of Tunisia: The Average money market rate (TMM) Slightly Decreases in September 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The average Money Market Rate (TMM) slightly decreased to 7.49% in September 2025, compared to 7.5% in August, according to the latest statistics published on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, by the Central Bank of...
Welcome to Hotel Hamas: 150 dangerous terrorists released by Israel under Gaza peace deal are staying at five-star luxury resort alongside unsuspecting Western tourists
Hamas terrorists released under the Gaza peace deal are staying in a five-star hotel alongside unsuspecting Western tourists. Experts warned of a radical new threat to global security after the Daily Mail tracked down more than 150 of the highly...
Enactus World Cup: How 50 Years of Youth Empowerment Is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Business
The Bangkok event offers unique advantages for participating students. Beyond the competition itself, attendees have experienced field trips exploring the city's sustainability initiatives and gained access to the broader Sustainability Expo,...
African insurance market: provisional turnover for 2024
According to estimates by Atlas Magazine, the turnover of the African insurance market will reach USD 73.42 billion in 2024. The sector is dominated by South Africa, followed by Morocco, Kenya, Egypt, and Algeria. These five countries account for...
Expulsions in Europe: Second-Quarter 2025 Figures and Tunisia’s Position
In the second quarter of 2025, the European Union recorded 116,495 people ordered to leave its territory. This represents an increase of 3.6% compared to Q2 2024, but a decrease of 6.3% compared to the first quarter of 2025. Over the same period,...
Feature: Chinese-built bypass to end Tunisian city's traffic woes
TUNIS, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- When the new Bizerte Bridge opens to traffic in 2027 in the northern Tunisian city of Bizerte, it will link the two banks of the Bizerte Canal and put an end to years of traffic congestion that has long troubled both...
Colombia Expels Israeli Diplomats and Cancels Free Trade Agreement with Israel
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Wednesday the expulsion of all remaining members of the Israeli diplomatic mission in Colombia, following the interception by Israeli forces of a humanitarian convoy...
Naira ranked 9th weakest currency in Africa – Report
The Nigerian Naira has been ranked as the ninth weakest currency in Africa in Forbes’ September 2025 currency calculator report, highlighting persistent pressure on the country’s economy despite recent gains in easing inflation. The Forbes...
Ooredoo Unveils Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Solutions to Enhance Global Market Protection
Ooredoo Group is stepping up to tackle the multifaceted challenges of cybersecurity, launching advanced services across its varied markets in collaboration with Innovatix Systems, a software development powerhouse. This initiative aims to fortify...
AfCFTA PAGE: Domestication of the AfCFTA protocol on digital trade boosted
The AfCFTA Secretariat in collaboration with the Government of the Republic of Tunisia has launched a five-day Capacity Building and Technical Support workshop to advance the domestication of the AfCFTA Protocol on Digital Trade. Adopted by the...
Congo pushes back against U.S. pressure on critical minerals {Business Africa}
The Democratic Republic of Congo holds the world’s largest reserves of cobalt, a mineral vital for electric vehicle batteries and clean energy technologies. But Kinshasa is sending a clear message: it will no longer be a passive supplier of raw...
Bouraouia Agrebi: “We welcome the creation of a support fund for people with disabilities” [Video]
The liveblog has ended. No liveblog updates yet. Load more Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Bouraouia Agrebi, Secretary-General and spokesperson for the Tunisian Organization for the Defense of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, welcomed...
Building With Women: How Microfinance Is Powering Women-Led Businesses in Africa
Across Africa, women-led businesses face well-documented barriers that hinder their growth and access to finance. Many women cannot use land, property, or significant assets as collateral because they do not own them. Instead, they often rely on...
Southcomp Polaris, a Mindware Company, Hosts Exclusive Partner Summit in Tunisia to Strengthen Ties with Libyan Channel Partners
(MENAFN- Procre8) Tunis, Tunisia, 29th September, 2025: Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, as part of its partner summit series, hosted an exclusive event in Tunisia through its affiliate, Southcomp...
Runners enjoy scenic route in Ajman village named among world's best for tourism
A quiet village in Ajman suddenly found itself well and truly in the spotlight when it was named as one of the World's Best Tourism Villages. The accolade was received by Masfout just a day before runners from all over the UAE arrived there for a...
Brit teen ‘groped by hotel security guard’ during Tunisia family holiday after he ‘tried to kiss 13-year-old cousin’
A BRITISH family’s dream holiday turned into a nightmare after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly groped by a hotel security guard who also tried to kiss her 13-year-old cousin. The teen was staying with her mum and nine relatives in Tunisia when...
IsDB Directors Approve US$1.27bn to Spur Sustainable Devt, Build Resilient Economies in Nigeria, Member Countries
Sunday Okobi Members of Board of Executive Directors of Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) have approved a substantial number of projects amounting to about US$1.27 billion across 12 member countries in Asia, Africa and MENA. At their 362nd meeting...
Southcomp Polaris, a Mindware Company Strengthen its Ties with Libyan Channel Partners
Mindware, as part of its partner summit series, hosted an exclusive event in Tunisia through its affiliate, Southcomp Polaris (SCP), bringing together 60 of its most prominent channel partners from Libya. The event aimed to strengthen...
Top 10 strongest African currencies in September 2025
The value of a currency is largely influenced by economic diversification, monetary policies, natural resources, political stability and trade relations The Tunisian Dinar leads as the most valuable currency on the African continent The Kenyan...