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June 17, 2026, 3:31 pm
Kairouan - President Kais Saied Inspects Aghlabid Basins & Newly Restored Medina Walls [update 2]
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Kairouan -- President Kais Saied paid a visit to Kairouan governorate on Tuesday evening, coinciding with the celebration of the Hijri New Year.
President Saïed - 'All Those Who Carry Responsibilities in the State Have to Discharge Them As Soldiers On the Front Lines Do '
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- "Tunisia radiates across the globe. Let it be known that our country is a leading light in all fields and will remain proud and unbowed," President Kais Saïed said as he paid a visit to the governorate of Kairouan on Tuesday evening.
Tunisia Sack Coach Lamouchi After 5-1 Defeat By Sweden
- [This Day] Tunisia have sacked coach Sabri Lamouchi after they were trounced 5-1 by Sweden in their opening World Cup group game.
Tunisian Journalist Khaoula Boukrim Sentenced in Absentia to 4 Years in Prison
- [CPJ] New York -- Tunisian authorities should immediately overturn the four-year prison sentence imposed in absentia on prominent journalist Khaoula Boukrim, founder of local independent news website TUMEDIA, and stop using cybercrime Decree-Law 54 to prosecute journalists and critics for their reporting and expression, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Thursday.
Fadhila Gargouri and Inès Zenina Sworn in As Members of Provisional Council of Financial Justice
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed chaired a swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday at Carthage Palace for Fadhila Gargouri and Ines Znina, who officially took office as members of the Provisional Council of Financial Justice.
President Saïed Relaunches Criminal Reconciliation Process for Tunisians Implicated in Corruption Cases
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed said on Wednesday that individuals implicated in corruption cases, both in Tunisia and abroad, will be given a new opportunity to conclude criminal reconciliation agreements aimed at recovering misappropriated public funds. The announcement came during a meeting at Carthage Palace with Ali Abbess, head of the National Commission for Criminal Reconciliation.
Water System At Heart of Small Cabinet Meeting Chaired By Prime Minister
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri stressed on Tuesday, while chairing a small cabinet meeting on the water system at the Government Palace in Kasbah, that the governance and reform of the water sector are among the national priorities on which the state is working in accordance with the directives of the President of the Republic.
Human Rights Watch Briefing Paper On the Human Rights Situation in Tunisia
- [HRW] Update on human rights in Tunisia and the need for international scrutiny
Cabinet Meeting Adopts Measures to Secure Drinking Water & Improve Water Management
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 9 -- A small cabinet meeting on the water system, held on Tuesday and chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, adopted a series of measures aimed at implementing programmes and strategic orientations in the field of drinking water.
Kais Saïed Hosts National Team Members Before Leaving for FIFA World Cup
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 7 -- President Kais Saïed on Sunday hosted the national team members before their departure to participate in the FIFA World Cup.
President Kais Saied Meets Saudi Ambassador At End of His Mission
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed met on Thursday at the Carthage Palace with Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Tunisia, Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, who paid a farewell visit to the Head of State at the end of his mission.
'Freedom 250' in Tunis - U.S. Ambassador Pushes for Stronger Bilateral Ties
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Bill Bazzi on Thursday, during a ceremony marking the 250th anniversary of American independence (Freedom 250), attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti, underscored the historic friendship between the two countries.
President Kaïs Saïed Receives Written Message From President of DR Congo
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 2 -- President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at Carthage Palace, Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Francophonie and the Congolese Diaspora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who delivered a written message from Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.
Tap Exclusive - President Kais Saïed in Ariana Vows to Meet Tunisians' Expectations
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 31 -- President of Kaïs Saïed visited the Ariana Governorate on Sunday evening in an unannounced visit, during which he met with a number of citizens in different areas of the governorate and listened to their concerns, in the presence of the regional governor.
Africa Day Ceremony - Call for Unity to Tackle Africa's Challenges
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- An official ceremony marking Africa Day was held on Monday evening in the capital under the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to achieve Agenda 2063."
Presidential Pardon Granted to 1,187 Prisoners
- [Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 26 -- President Kais Saïed granted a presidential pardon to 1,187 prisoners on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the presidency announced on Tuesday.
CPJ Condemns Tunisia's Judicial Harassment of Sonia Dahmani After Fresh Conviction
- [CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the continued judicial harassment of lawyer and media commentator Sonia Dahmani, amid escalating attacks on press freedom in Tunisia, including the obstruction of journalists covering public protests. The sustained targeting of journalists, commentators, and independent voices signals a dangerous deterioration of civic space and media freedom in the country.
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.
