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May 26, 2026, 12:25 am
President Kais Saied Meets Ambassador of Mauritania in Tunis At End of His Mission
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Thursday afternoon at Carthage Palace Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to Tunisia, Ali Ould Sidi Ali, who paid a farewell visit to the Head of State on the occasion of the end of his mission in Tunisia.
UN General Assembly Adopts Landmark Climate Resolution, Tunisia Abstains
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The United Nations General Assembly reached a major legal milestone on May 20, 2026, by adopting Resolution "A/80/L.65," which transforms climate commitments into international legal obligations. The text secured a broad majority of 141 votes, while Tunisia opted to abstain.
Tap and Portuguese News Agency Lusa Sign MOU to Boost Cooperation
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Tunis-Afrique-Presse (TAP) news agency signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and news exchange with Portuguese news agency LUSA, aiming to strengthen media cooperation and develop the exchange of news content between the two institutions.
NDC 3.0 - 7 Priority Axes and $ 29 Billion in Financing Required to Strengthen Adaptation to Climate Change
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Protecting Tunisia's national economy and population from climate disruptions requires financing estimated at $ 29 billion for the period 2026-2035, accounting for 53% of the total financing needs of the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), recently presented during a national debate organised by the National Forum of Adaptation to Climate Change (FNACC).
Kaïs Saïed Inspects Projects and Public Facilities On Unannounced Visit to Nabeul
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed made an unannounced visit on Tuesday to several areas in the governorate of Nabeul, including Marsa Al Oumara, Al Mangaa, and Retiba in the Takelsa district. He later traveled to Korbous, where he observed violations involving public property and met with local residents to hear their concerns.
Tunisia Validated By WHO As Having Eliminated Trachoma As a Public Health Problem
- [WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone in the country's public health journey, coming after decades of sustained national effort.
UNOPS Chief Says Tunisia Can Serve As Strategic Bridge for International Cooperation
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Ahmed Gaddeh) - United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of United Nations Office for Project Services Jorge Moreira da Silva said Tunisia has become a "country of huge opportunities" capable of serving as a diplomatic and operational bridge between Europe, Africa and the Arab world, while stressing the importance of strengthening multilateralism in a world facing what he described as a "poly-crisis" context.
President Kais Saied Vows Decisions to Lift Impoverishment and Unemployment
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Wednesday at Carthage Palace, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.
Beyond Decree 54 - Tunisia's Latest Measures to Silence the Press
- [CPJ] New York -- For years, Tunisia was viewed as one of the few post-Arab Spring success stories for press freedom in the region. In the decade following the 2011 revolution, journalists gained greater space to investigate corruption, criticize authorities, and report more openly than anywhere else in North Africa. Those gains, while incomplete, marked a significant break from decades of authoritarian control over the media.
Africa Forward Summit - Tunisia Counts On Startups to Build Development Model Based On Innovation, Says PM
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 12 -- Tunisia is counting on start-ups to build a development model based on innovation and flexibility, Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzeri said on the sidelines of her participation in the Africa Forward Summit, co-organised by Kenya and France on May 11-12 in Nairobi.
PM Participates in Opening Session of Africa-France Summit in Nairobi
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri took part on Tuesday in the opening session of the Africa-France Summit, held under the theme "Africa Forward: Partnerships between Africa and France for Innovation and Growth" at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.
Head of State Calls for Stronger Preparation for National Exams
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 12 -- President Kaïs Saïed called for thorough preparation for national exams at all educational levels, emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth and effective exam conditions nationwide.
Tunisia Suspends Rights Groups That Shaped Its Democracy
- [HRW] String of Suspensions Targets Civil Society Organizations
Somalia's Non-Resident Ambassador to Tunisia Presents Credentials Copy
- [Shabelle] Tunis -- Somalia's Ambassador to Algeria and non-resident envoy to Tunisia, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, on Wednesday formally presented copies of his credentials to Tunisia's Foreign Ministry, Somali officials said.
President Saied Urges Reform of Procurement Regulations
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met at Carthage Palace with Head of Government Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, as well as Minister of Equipment and Housing Salah Zouari.
State Management Not Driven By Social Media Platforms (Head of State)
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed held a meeting at Carthage Palace with Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Bouderbala and National Council of Regions and Districts President Imed Derbali.
Bryan Adams Electrifies Dougga Theatre in Unforgettable Night
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Rock legend Bryan Adams made a powerful and emotionally charged performance on Sunday evening at the historic Roman theatre of Dougga, captivating a diverse audience gathered at one of Tunisia's most iconic ancient sites.
FM Holds Remote Meeting With Diplomatic and Consular Heads On Recent Measures for Expats Return
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 30 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti, held a remote meeting on Thursday with heads of Tunisian diplomatic and consular missions abroad.
President Saïed Reiterates Tunisia's Firm Rejection of All Diktats and External Pressures
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 30 -- President Kaïs Saïed met on Wednesday afternoon at Carthage Palace with Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh and Central Bank Governor Fethi Zouhair Nouri. The meeting focused on economic issues and international financial participation.
Tunisia Rearrests Journalist Zied El-Heni, WHO Launches Hunger Strike
- [CPJ] New York -- Tunisian authorities must immediately release journalist Zied el-Heni, who has been placed in pretrial detention over a social media post last week, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday.
Head of State Chairs Ministerial Meeting On Social Affairs
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saïed chaired, on Tuesday, a meeting at Carthage Palace with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, Finance Minister Mechket Slama Khaldi, Minister of Social Affairs Issam Lahmar, and Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Riadh Chaoued. The meeting focused on implementing Article 15 of the 2026 Finance Law, which provides for salary and pension increases in the public and private sectors for 2026-2028.
Transport and Digitised Administration - Two Strategic Priorities, PM Affirms
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 26 -- Improving the quality of transport services, of all modes (land, air and sea), and modernising public administration are two key areas identified as strategic priorities for the State initiatives, Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri affirmed on Saturday.
Cabinet Approves Set of Measures for Tunisians Living Abroad On Their Return Home
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 26 -- A Small Cabinet Meeting, chaired on Saturday by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, approved a set of measures for the benefit of Tunisians living abroad on the occasion of their return to their homeland during the summer 2026, focusing on the state's support, under its social role, for low-income families.
Head of State Inaugurates 40th Edition of Tunis International Book Fair [update 2]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied inaugurated the 40th edition of the Tunis International Book Fair on Thursday at the Kram Exhibition Centre. The event runs until May 3, 2025, under the slogan: "Tunisia, Homeland of the Book."
