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April 4, 2026, 3:45 am
World Bank Approves Two $332.5m Projects to Boost Water Security and Resilience
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 2 -- The World Bank Board of Executive Directors has approved two projects to improve potable water services for millions of Tunisians, modernise irrigated agriculture, and support jobs and livelihoods in rural areas.
Head of State Instructs to Further Support Small Farmers [ Update1]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kais Saied had a meeting on Tuesday afternoon in Carthage with Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh and Secretary of State for Water Resources Hamadi Habaieb.
Tunisians Divided On International Trade, Wary of Western Influence
- [Afrobarometer] Most citizens agree that African countries should have a greater say in international decision-making bodies like the United Nations
Cabinet Adopts Decisions to Reform Healthcare, Social Security and Health Coverage Systems
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 30 -- A small Cabinet meeting held Monday to review reforms of the healthcare, social security and health coverage systems adopted a set of measures, notably the immediate allocation of the necessary funding to the Central Pharmacy of Tunisia, to restore a steady, year-round nationwide supply of medicines
There Is Need to Ensure Easier Access to Healthcare, President Says
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 26 -- President Kais Saied made a visit on Wedneday morning to El Omrane polyclinic, a healthcare facility under the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) like the ones in El Khadra city, Sousse, Bizerte, Mitlaoui and Sfax.
President Saïed Visits Health and Social Security Facilities in Tunis
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed paid a visit on Wednesday to the El Omrane polyclinic, under the National Social Security Fund (CNSS), where he enquired about the citizens' concerns and operational dysfunctions affecting the services of this establishment.
Salary Increases in Tunisia - Between Social Necessity, State Commitments and Quantified Challenges
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The government approved, within the framework of the 2026 Finance Law, a three-year salary increase (2026-2028) aimed at alleviating the impact of rising prices, improving the citizens' purchasing power and promoting social equilibrium.
Tunisia Must Overcome Economic and Social Challenges Despite Heavy Legacy (Head of State)
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied chaired a high-level meeting on Monday afternoon at Carthage Palace, bringing together Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Minister of Finance Michket Slama Khaldi, Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh, and Minister of Social Affairs Issam Lahmar.
Tunisian Independence - Between Political Negotiations and Armed Resistance
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- March 20, 1956 was not an ordinary date, but a decisive milestone in Tunisia's contemporary history. On that day, after 75 years of French colonial domination, Tunisia broke with a past of subjugation, following the signing in Paris of the independence protocol.
President Kais Saied Congratulates Tunisians On Eid Al-Fitr
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 20 -- President Kais Saied addressed the Tunisian people on the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, which this year coincides with the 70th anniversary of the declaration of independence (March 20, 1956), highlighting the symbolic significance of this convergence between religious and national values.
2026 Oscars - Norway's 'Sentimental Value' Wins Best International Feature As Africa's Wait Continues (Full List)
- [Premium Times] The Tunisian docudrama The Voice of Hind Rajab, which generated strong pre-ceremony buzz, ultimately failed to secure the award for the continent.
14 Tunisians Arrive At Tunis-Carthage Airport After Evacuation From Lebanon
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Fourteen Tunisians arrived on Sunday afternoon at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, coming from the Jordanian capital Amman aboard Royal Jordanian, after being evacuated from Lebanon, which has recently been experiencing a fragile security situation, along with other countries in the Gulf and Middle East due to military attacks.
The Voice of Hind Rajab - Tunisian Director's Devastating Film About Palestine Is Up for an Oscar
- [The Conversation Africa] The Voice of Hind Rajab made an immediate impact when it premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2025, receiving a 23-minute standing ovation and seven awards. More were to follow as it played at festivals around the world.
'What Unites Us Is Our Homeland, Independence,' President Says [update1]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kais Saied met on Thursday afternoon in Carthage with Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives Ibrahim Bouderbala and President of the National Council of Regions and Districts Imed Derbali.
Inflation Rate Stands At 5 Percent in February 2026
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The inflation rate stood at 5% in February 2026, up 0.1% compared with January 2026, according to the Consumer Price Index published on Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics (INS).
MFA Gives Tunisians in Gulf and Middle East Essential Contacts for Urgent Communication
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad has renewed its call to all members of the Tunisian community residing in the Gulf and Middle East countries to exercise the highest degree of caution, vigilance, and to comply with the instructions of the authorities in their countries of residence, in line with the policies of the competent authorities in these countries.
