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October 10, 2025, 9:30 pm
President Kais Saied Orders Structural Reforms in Public Finances in Meeting With PM
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Oct. 9 -- President Kais Saied stressed the need for structural reforms in public finances, emphasising the importance of focusing on the social dimension first and foremost.
Second Group of 15 Freed Tunisian Activists From Global Sumud Flotilla Arrive in Tunis [update1]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Fifteen Tunisians who had been detained in the Zionist entity's occupation prisons for their participation in the "Global Sumud Flotilla" to break the blockade on Gaza arrived on Wednesday evening at Tunis-Carthage Airport (Terminal 2). This is the second group of "freed" Tunisians to return, following an initial group of ten who arrived last Sunday.
Death Sentence for Facebook Posts
- [HRW] Beirut -- Unprecedented Sentence for Peaceful Expression
Cabinet Meeting Discusses State's Economic and Social Policy Within Comprehensive National Vision
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Oct 8 -- A Cabinet meeting was held on Wednesday under chairmanship of Prime Minister Sarrah Zaafrani Zenzri, to discuss the State's economic and social policy, devised within a comprehensive national vision aimed at building a national economy that balances social justice and economic growth.
President of Republic Orders Proper Preparation for Olive Harvest Season
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] 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.
Head of State Urges End to Money Laundering and Illicit Flows in Meeting With Bct Governor
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] 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 financial flows.
Malak Back Home From Tunisia
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Tennis player, Malak Macheng returned home from Tunisia where she competed for the first time in the Masters Tournament.
Nine Tunisians From Global Sumud Flotilla Back to Tunis From Turkey
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Oct 5 -- Nine Tunisians, members of the Globa Sumud Flotilla, arrived on Sunday at Tunis-Carthage Airport from Turkey.
President of Republic Urges Intensified Efforts for Swift Return of Tunisians Detained By Zionist Forces
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied, during his meeting on Thursday at Carthage Palace with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, stressed the need to intensify efforts to ensure the swift return of the Tunisians detained by the Zionist entity's forces, who had participated in the Sumud Flotilla to break the blockade on Gaza.
Head of State Orders Removing All Obstacles and Support for All Participants in Communitarian Companies
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Communitarian companies and support for their participants were the main focus of President Kais Saied's meeting on Thursday at Carthage Palace with Minister of Employment and Vocational Training, Riadh Chaoued.
President Kais Saied Discusses Key Social Policy Issues in Meeting With Minister of Social Affairs
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied discussed several issues related to the state's social policy, in his meeting on Thursday afternoon at Carthage Palace with Minister of Social Affairs Issam Lahmar.
'The Environment in Gabès Has Been Destroyed for Years . This Situation Must Be Urgently Addressed' (Head of State)
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- In a meeting, on Tuesday, with Health Minister Mustapha Ferjani, Minister of the Environment, Habib Abid, and Minister of the Industry, Energy, and Mines, Fatma Thabet Chiboub, President Kaïs Saïed said "that the environment in Gabès has been systematically destroyed over the years" due to decisions he described as "criminal, which have led to human casualties."
'They Want to Break Her' - a Q&A With Jailed Tunisian Commentator Sonia Dahmani's Sister
- [CPJ] Tunisian lawyer and commentator Sonia Dahmani, known for her bold defense of human rights and civil liberties, has become a symbol of the country's escalating crackdown on dissent. Arrested in May 2024, she has been subjected to five separate legal proceedings that could put her behind bars for decades under Decree 54 -- a law that President Kais Saied's government has turned into its main weapon against political commentary and independent journalism.
2026 Finance Bill Should Prioritize State's Social Role - President Saïed
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Sept. 25 -- President Kais Saïed had a meeting, on Wednesday, at Carthage Palace, with Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri and Finance Minister Mischkat Slama Khaldi.
Cabinet Meeting Discusses Draft 2026 Economic Budget
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Sept 24 -- A Cabinet Meeting was held on Wednesday under chairmanship of Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, to review the draft 2026 economic budget.
Head of State Receives Presidents of Two Parliamentary Chambers
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, September 23 -- President of the Republic, Kais Saïed, received on Monday, September 22, at Carthage Palace, Speaker of the Assembly of People's Representatives (ARP), Ibrahim Bouderbala, and President of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD), Imed Derbali.
President Saied - 'Tunisia Targeted for Its Unity Yet Will Remain Resilient Against Traitors'
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Sept. 19, 2025 -- President Kais Saied chaired a cabinet meeting, on Thursday, at Carthage Palace. He pointed out that "Tunisia is being targeted because of its unity," reiterating that "it will remain resilient against traitors and collaborators who seek to undermine the State and sap its resources."
Kaizer Chiefs Drop Nabi in Shock Move
- [The Herald] South Africa glamour side Kaizer Chiefs have abruptly cut ties with their Tunisian coach Nasreddine Nabi, a bombshell that lands just three days before their CAF Confederation Cup opener in Angola.
The Voice of Hind Rajab Selected to Open Doha Film Festival and Close Cairo International Film Festival
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Sept 17 -- Fresh from its award at the 82nd Mostra de Venise, Tunisia's official submission for the 2026 Academy Awards, The Voice of Hind Rajab, has been selected as the opening film of the Doha Film Festival in Qatar and the closing film of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) in Egypt, both scheduled for November 2025.
Ghanaian Referees for CAF Confeded. Cup Clash Between Stade Tunisien, Asc Snim
- [Ghanaian Times] Four Ghanaian match officials have been appointed to handle the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary-round clash between Stade Tunisien of Tunisia and ASC Snim De Nouadhibou of Mauritania on Saturday.
Egypt, Tunisia PMs Attend Signing of 8 Cooperation Documents
- [Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli and his Tunisian counterpart Sarra Zaafrani witnessed on Thursday, 11/9/2025 the signing of eight cooperation documents.
All of Africa Today - September 9, 2025
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PM Calls for Enhancing Egypt-Tunisia Coordination On Regional Issues
- [Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli called for enhancing coordination between Egypt and Tunisia on regional issues to achieve security and stability.
Egypt, Tunisia Seek Closer Trade, Investment Ties At Joint Committee Talks
- [Egypt Online] "Egypt and Tunisia agreed to boost trade and investment during the 18th session of the Egypt-Tunisia Joint Higher Committee in Cairo this week," Egypt's Cabinet said on Thursday, 11/9/2025.
PM Says Egypt Keen On Elevating Relations With Tunisia to Strategic Cooperation
- [Egypt Online] Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli reiterated on Thursday, 11/9/2025, Egypt's commitment to elevating cooperation with Tunisia to a deeper strategic level, with a goal of achieving tangible results for both countries.
Ichkeul National Park, One of World's Rare Wetlands, Faces Climate Change Challenges
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Bizerte, Sept. 11 (TAP/Spotlight on Regions - Omayma Larfaoui) - On the slopes of Mount Mater in the governorate of Bizerte, overlooking the majestic Mount Ichkeul, lies one of the world's rarest wetlands and a sanctuary for thousands of waterbirds: Ichkeul National Park, a natural jewel hosting unique biodiversity in northern Tunisia.
Prime Minister Calls for Intensified Economic Cooperation With Egypt
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Sept. 11 -- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri on Thursday called for intensified economic cooperation with Egypt to revive trade exchanges considered "below expectations," during the 18th session of the Tunisian-Egyptian High Joint Commission in Cairo, marked by the signing of eight bilateral agreements.
PM Calls for Model Partnership With Egypt
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Sept. 11 -- Prime Minister Sara Zaâfrani Zenzeri called for the establishment of a "model" economic partnership between Tunisia and Egypt, based on balanced interests and mutual benefits, and capable of generating major investment.
