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Tunisia court sentences lawyer critical of president to two years in prison

Yahoo News ·

A Tunisian court has sentenced Sonia Dhamani, a prominent lawyer and renowned critic of President Kais Saied, to two years in jail, lawyers have said, in a case that rights groups say marks a deepening crackdown on dissent in the North African...

Tunisia: Mourabaha agreement Between STEG and SIIFC to be discussed in Parliament

African Manager · June 30, 2025

March 12, 2025, between Tunisia and the International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (ITFC), concerning a Mourabaha agreement worth $70 million (approximately TND 217 million). The agreement was concluded between STEG (Tunisian Company of...

Tunisia ranks 8th in Africa in Cost of Living

African Manager · June 30, 2025

Access to basic necessities—such as food, housing, transport, and healthcare, is a key factor not only in people’s standard of living but also in a country’s overall economic health. To assess the situation as of mid-2025, the specialized platform...

Adel Hentati Reveals Alarming Shifts in Tunisia’s Marine Ecosystem [Video]

Tunisie Numerique · June 30, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Environmental expert Adel Hentati has raised the alarm over a set of new natural phenomena now affecting Tunisia’s coastal waters. In an interview with Tunisie Numérique, Hentati provided a scientific analysis of...

Tunisia and Saudi Fund for Development review cooperation prospects

Zawya ·

Tunis – Boosting bilateral cooperation between Tunisia and Saudi Arabia, along with financing several development projects, was the focus of a high-level meeting held Friday at the Government Palace in the Kasbah. The meeting brought together...

Tunisia: PM arrives in Sevilla to take part in 4th UN International Conference on Financing for Development

Zawya ·

Sevilla – Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri arrived Sunday in Seville, Spain, to take part in the 4th United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), scheduled from June 30 to July 1, 2025. She was seen in at...

Is it safe to travel to Tunisia? Your rights amid ongoing conflict in Middle East

The Independent · June 30, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Affordable Holidays: An Initiative for Low-Income Tunisians

Tunisie Numerique · June 30, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Tunisian Organization for Consumer Guidance has called for the urgent adoption of a binding legislative initiative that guarantees the right of Tunisian citizens — particularly low-income families — to...

2025 Cereal Harvest: Tunisia Covers 60% of Its National Needs, A Step Toward Food Sovereignty

Tunisie Numerique · June 30, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The President of the Tunisian Union of Agriculture and Fisheries, Moez Zaghdane, announced that the 2025 cereal harvest is expected to cover around 60% of the country’s national needs, a significant improvement...

From early exits to big payouts: The financial upside of African teams at the FIFA Club World Cup

Ghana Broadcasting Corporation · June 30, 2025

By: Kwame Bediako The ongoing FIFA Club World Cup has seen all four African teams bow out earlier than hoped, but the story is far from bleak. Despite tough competition and elimination after the group stages, African clubs walked away with...

Saudi's SFD signs deal worth over $38mln to enhance infrastructure in Tunisia

Zawya ·

TUNIS — Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad signed on Saturday a new development loan agreement with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir Abdelhafidh to finance the establishment of an Oasis...

Tunisia – Optimal Use of Air Conditioning… STEG Offers Advice for Reducing Consumption

Tunisie Numerique · June 29, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) has published advice for its customers on how to best use their air conditioners, thereby reducing their electricity bills and conserving energy resources. Here are...

Embassy takes custody of Tunisian girl after Lyari man abandons her

The Express Tribune · June 30, 2025

KARACHI: A 19-year-old Tunisian woman who travelled to Karachi to marry a Lyari-based youth was taken into custody by the Tunisian Embassy following her divorce and abandonment. According to SHO Women Police Station District Central, Uzma Khan,...

Sugar Beet : Egypt and Algeria Take the Lead, Tunisia Faces a Strategic Opportunity

Tunisie Numerique · June 29, 2025

Amid global agricultural market tensions and soaring prices, Egypt and Algeria have embarked on a strategic shift: massively expanding sugar beet cultivation to reduce their dependence on imports. The objective: achieve food self-sufficiency in...

Strike by Ministry of Finance Employees Called Off

Tunisie Numerique · June 29, 2025

Initially scheduled for June 30, the strike by employees and officials at Tunisia’s Ministry of Finance has been cancelled at the last minute. The strike, which was set to take place on Monday, June 30, 2025, will no longer go ahead following a...

Tunisian girl abandoned in Karachi after love marriage ends in divorce

ARY News · June 29, 2025

Karachi: In yet another incident of online failed marriages, a 19-year-old Tunisian girl, Sinda Ayyari, stranded in Karachi after her Pakistani husband, Muhammad Amir, divorced her seven months after their marriage, ARY News reported. In almost...

Tunisia: Chawki Tabib Referred to the Criminal Chamber for Financial Corruption Cases

Tunisie Numerique · June 27, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Indictment Chamber, specializing in financial corruption cases at the Tunis Court of Appeal, has decided to refer the former president of the Anti-Corruption Authority and former president of the Bar...

Tunisian girl set to be repatriated after social media love marriage ends in divorce

GEO TV · June 29, 2025

KARACHI: Sinda Ayyari — the Tunisian woman who travelled all the way to Karachi after a social media romance, married a man from Lyari, and subsequently got divorced — has been handed over to the Tunisian Embassy by Women Police Station...

Tunisia: New Public Procurement Legislation Coming Soon

Tunisie Numerique · June 28, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp In a press statement on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Minister of Public Works, Salah Zouari, confirmed that the revision of public procurement legislation is nearing completion and will soon be presented to the...

Tunisia adopts new approach for more water through innovative technologies

African Manager · June 28, 2025

Tunisia remains in a state of water insecurity, with only 420 cubic meters of water available per person per year, an alarming situation. With the continuous decline in dam levels and increasing water stress, this vital resource is becoming...