AfCFTA Trade Push: AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene met Tunisia’s FM Mohamed Ali Nafti and Trade Minister Samir Abid in Tunis to agree an action plan to speed up AfCFTA implementation and boost intra-African trade, highlighting Tunisia’s tariff domestication and issuance of 300+ certificates of origin. Central Banking Ties: Egypt’s central bank governor Hassan Abdalla met Tunisia’s counterpart Fathi Zouheir Nouri to expand cooperation under a 2024 MoU, focusing on financial stability, monetary policy know-how, and stronger banking support for sustainable growth. Tunisia Football Shock: Tunisia sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 World Cup loss to Sweden and moved to appoint interim Mondher Kebaier while pursuing former Saudi coach Hervé Renard as a potential new head coach. World Cup Logistics in Miami: FIFA’s fan festival and match-day traffic rules in Miami Gardens drew attention, with Turnpike ramp/exit delays and parking-pass restrictions around the Saudi Arabia–Uruguay game. Human Rights Statement: UN human rights chief Volker Türk told the Human Rights Council that the “trajectory” is toward “larger freedom,” while warning of serious setbacks from attacks on international law. North Africa Music Deal: Universal Music Group launched Def Jam Recordings in North Africa from Casablanca, covering Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Mauritania.