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February 1, 2026, 11:28 am
Facing a Global Threat, Tunisia Escalates Fight Against Digital Money Laundering, New Study Finds
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 29 -- Digital money laundering threatens national economies and poses major challenges for oversight and cross-border financial crime-fighting authorities, according to a study titled "Money Laundering through the Digital Space."
Head of State Emphasises Role of Inp in Protecting Country's Archaeological Heritage [update 1]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kais Saied met on Wednesday afternoon in Carthage with Minister of Cultural Affairs Amina Srarfi.
Flood Damage - President Saïed in Bhar Lazreg, Sidi Bou Said Says Need to Address Root Causes to Avoid Repeat
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 29 -- President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed visited on Wednesdat afternoon the area of Bhar Lazreg, La Marsa (northern suburbs) so as to take stock of the damage caused by recent floods.
Can Handball - Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco Qualify for World Championship
- [New Times] Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco have secured qualification for the 2027 IHF Men's World Championship after reaching the semifinals of the Senior Men's Handball Africa Cup of Nations currently underway in Kigali.
All of Africa Today - January 26, 2026
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President of Republic Meets Egyptian Foreign Minister
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied received met, Monday, at the Carthage Palace Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, who is on a visit to Tunisia to participate in the ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Neighbouring Countries Mechanism for Libya, hosted by Tunisia.
Tripartite Consultation Mechanism Meeting On Libya Concludes With Adoption of Final Statement
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Tunisia hosted on Monday a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt within the framework of the Tripartite Consultation Mechanism on Libya, to discuss the latest developments in the Libyan crisis and ways to advance a political settlement that meets the aspirations of the Libyan people for security and stability.
Higher Committee On Public Projects Reviews Progress of Elmed & Mdhilla 2 Tsp Plant Projects
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] The Higher Committee for Accelerating the Implementation of Public Projects met on Monday morning at the Government Palace in Kasbah, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri to review the progress of two major projects: the Tunisia-Italy electricity interconnection (ELMED) and the Mdhilla 2 triple super phosphate (TSP) plant.
Simba Left With Mountain to Climb After Esperance Defeat
- [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- SIMBA SC's hopes of reaching the CAF Champions League quarter-finals are hanging by a thread after a 1-0 defeat to Tunisia's Esperance on Saturday, leaves the Tanzanian giants at the bottom of Group D with no points after three matches.
President Kaïs Saïed Meets Polish Ambassador On Farewell Visit
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic, Kaïs Saïed, had a meeting on Friday morning at Carthage Palace with Poland's Ambassador to Tunisia, Justyna PoraziÅ"ska, on a farewell visit marking the end of her mission in Tunisia.
Tunisia Flooding Kills Four As Record Rainfall Shuts Schools
- [RFI] Rainfall of a level not seen for more than 70 years has caused flooding in Tunisia, leaving four people dead. Authorities say schools and many businesses, particularly in the capital, were forced to close from Tuesday.
Head of State Visits Families of Moknine Flood Victims
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kais Saied paid a visit on Tuesday evening to the town of Moknine in the governorate of Monastir, which is mourning the death of four residents following the floods that struck the region.
Country's Overall Situation Focus of Meeting Between President of Republic and PM
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied discussed the country's overall situation during his meeting on Monday at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.
Head of State Inspects Situation in Rades and Bou Argoub Following Heavy Rainfall [update 1]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 20 -- President Kais Saied headed on Tuesday morning to the city of Radès in Ben Arous governorate, where he conducted an on-site assessment of conditions following heavy rainfall.
Prime Ministry Announces Suspension of Classes Across 15 Governorates
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 20 -- The Prime Ministry announced in a statement Tuesday the suspension of classes for the entire day on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at all public and private educational, training and university institutions, as well as public and private childcare centres, in 15 governorates, due to continued weather instability, poor conditions and heavy rainfall.
President Kais Saied Demands Swift Solutions for Medicine Stock and Health Services
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied, on Wednesday afternoon, chaired a meeting at Carthage Palace with Mustapha Ferjani, Minister of Health, Issam Lahmar, Minister of Social Affairs, along with Mrs. Amel Fattoum, Director General of the Central Pharmacy of Tunisia, Mrs. Rym Ghachem Attia, President of the National Medical Council, Mrs. Samia Miled, Director General of the National Agency for Medicines and Health Products, Mustapha Laroussi, President of the National Council of the Order of Pharmacists and Mohamed
Tunisian Athletes Abdi, Jaouadi, Masghouni, Tissaoui and Tlili Named Top Athletes of 2025
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan 8 -- Ali Abdi, Ahmed Jaouadi, Wafa Masghouni, Amenallah Tissaoui and Raoua Tlili have been named Tunisia's top athletes of 2025 in the annual poll conducted by Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) news agency.
PM At Council of Ministers Urges Swift Solutions to Issues Hindering Project Progress
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 8 -- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri stressed the need to find immediate solutions to all issues that may hinder the progress of public projects and private investment initiatives.
Tap Forum On 'Investing in Sports Infrastructure' Gets Underway [update 1]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 8 -- A forum on "Investing in Sports Infrastructure for Higher competitiveness" opened Thursday at the premises of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU).
Tap Roundtable Meeting On 'Investing in Sports Infrastructure' Gets Underway
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 8 -- A roundtable meeting on "Investing in Sports Infrastructure for Higher competitiveness" opened Thursday at the premises of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU).
Tunisia Court Frees NGO Workers Accused of Helping Migrants
- [RFI] A Tunisian court has freed a group of humanitarian workers after handing them suspended sentences for facilitating the "illegal entry and residence" of migrants, a support committee said on Tuesday.
10-Man Mali Overcomes Tunisia in Afcon Penalty Shootout
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Ftf Mutually Terminates Contracts With National Team's Entire Technical Staff
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 4 -- The Tunisian Football Federation (FTF) announced in a statement on Sunday evening that it has mutually agreed to terminate the contractual relationship with the entire technical staff of the senior national team.
Tunisia 2026 - Bold Strategy to Keep Inflation At 5.3 Percent and Protect Purchasing Power
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 5 -- Tunisia places protecting citizens' purchasing power and controlling price trends at the top of its developmental priorities for the coming period.
CNAM Crisis Driven By Liquidity Crunch, Calls for Sweeping Social Security Reform - - Expert
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Jan. 4 -- Tunisia's health insurance system, which covers about 3.5 million members and is characterised by a diversity of treatment schemes, is facing a severe liquidity crisis that has led to the current dispute between the National Health Insurance Fund (CNAM) and private healthcare providers, according to social protection expert Badr Smaoui.
