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Tunisia: Cabinet meeting reviews progress of 2026–2030 Development Plan

Zawya ·

Tunis – The progress of the preparation of Tunisia’s 2026–2030 Development Plan took centre stage at a Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri. The meeting laid emphasis on the finalisation of reports...

Tunisia's trade deficit widens to $3.4bln in the first half of 2025

Zawya ·

Tunisia’s trade deficit widened by 24% in the first half of 2025, reaching $3.4 billion, official data showed on Friday, underscoring persistent economic pressures on the North African country. The state Institute of Statistics said that the...

Tunisia: Tourism revenues exceed USD 1 billion in H1 2025

African Manager · July 11, 2025

Tunisia’s tourism revenue reached the equivalent of 3.28 billion dinars in the first half of 2025, compared to 3 billion dinars during the same period last year. According to data from the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), tourism revenue showed an...

Tunisia: UBCI strengthens its commitment to financial inclusion with acquisition of DAAM

African Manager · July 11, 2025

The Union Bancaire pour le Commerce et l’Industrie (UBCI) announced the signing of an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the capital of the company DAAM (formerly CFE). This agreement, whose implementation remains subject to obtaining the...

How will AI revolutionize Tunisian tourism?

African Manager · July 11, 2025

Tunisia’s tourism sector stands on the brink of a major transformation driven by advances in artificial intelligence (AI), according to an analysis published by the Arab Institute of Business Managers (IACE). Titled “How AI is Redefining the...

Nigerian fintech startup LemFi expands operations to Egypt

Disrupt Africa · July 11, 2025

Nigerian payments startup LemFi, which already has a strong presence across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe, has announced the launch of its low-cost, reliable international payment services to Egypt. Founded by Ridwan...

Tunisia Women vs Botswana Women Prediction and Betting Tips | July 13th 2025

Sportskeeda · July 11, 2025

Tunisia Women and Botswana Women will conclude their 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations Group Stage campaign when they square off on Sunday (July 13th). The game will be played at Stade Pere-Jego. The Tunisians will be hoping to bounce back from...

Hisense Strengthens Regional Position With First Major Export From Algeria Factory To Egypt And Tunisia

MENAFN · July 11, 2025

(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The export operation was officially inaugurated in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Kamel Rezig, Minister of Trade and Export Promotion of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, alongside institutional...

Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) holds webinar in Sialkot

The Nation · July 11, 2025

SIALKOT - Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited held first of its kind webinar in Sialkot, bringing together over 70 sports goods and sportswear exporters from Sialkot and importers from 12 countries across the globe through online video link. This...

Tunisia – Bizerte: Seizure of 9 Tons of Potatoes

Tunisie Numerique · July 10, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The economic control services of the Bizerte Regional Directorate of Commerce, in coordination with the Mateur National Security Services, the Bizerte Regional Municipal Police Brigade, and its local counterpart...

Tunisia – Siliana: 11 Preliminary Agreements for Tourism Projects

Tunisie Numerique · July 10, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The regional tourism delegate in Siliana, Mourad Abdellaoui, confirmed on Thursday, July 10, 2025, that 11 entrepreneurs had obtained preliminary authorizations to invest in the region’s tourism sector. He...

WAFCON 2024: Early insights from a thrilling start

Modern Ghana ·

The 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) has kicked off in style, and SuperSport on DStv and GOtv is proudly Here for Her—bringing fans closer to the action than ever before. The opening round of group stage matches delivered excitement,...

Immigration, Islam, and Insecurity: Political Exploitation Fuels France’s Deepening Divides

Tunisie Numerique · July 10, 2025

For years, researchers and academics have worked to dismantle the conflation of immigration with insecurity. In 2023, sociologist François Héran, a professor at the Collège de France, reminded listeners on France Inter that no correlation exists...

Trump slaps 35% tariffs on Canada starting Aug 1 – Full list here

Financial Express ·

US President Donald Trump has announced a 35% tariff on goods coming from Canada, starting August 1. This decision follows his earlier announcement on June 28 when he said that he was ending trade talks with Canada. Trump also said that the...

Sports good product: Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) holds webinar in Silakot

Business Recorder · July 10, 2025

SIALKOT: Al Baraka Bank (Pakistan) Limited held first of its kind webinar in Sialkot, bringing together over 70 sports goods and sportswear exporters from Sialkot and importers from 12 countries across the globe through online video link. This was...

Tunisian Opposition Leader Ghannouchi Sentenced to 14 Years

All Africa · July 10, 2025

Opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi has been sentenced, adding to the more than 20 years he's already received in separate convictions, including money laundering. Ghannouchi, 84, and 17 others were convicted of "conspiring against state...

Tunisia Proposes New Beach Safety Law to Protect Summer Holidaymakers [Video]

Tunisie Numerique · July 10, 2025

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Asma Derouiche, Member of the Tunisian Parliament, revealed the details of a new draft law on the protection of summer holidaymakers, submitted to Parliament on July 1st, 2025, following a worrying rise in...

Tunisia: Marella Cruises returns after 10-Year hiatus

African Manager · July 10, 2025

Marella Cruises has unveiled its winter 2026 program, marking the cruise line’s return to Tunisia after a decade-long absence. Owned by TUI, the company is introducing new ports across Morocco, Portugal, and Spain, with bookings now open. The...

Will Tunisia turn to Asian markets amid Trump's tariff threats?

The New Arab · July 10, 2025

"Our country has enough economic diplomacy and strong arguments to defend its position." [Getty] US President Donald Trump has announced a new round of tariffs targeting several countries, including Tunisia, raising alarm in the North African...

Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated

The National News ·

The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...