2019 Index of Economic Freedom

Tunisia’s Olive Oil Export Revenues Drop by 28% Despite Surge in Export Volumes

According to data released on Tuesday by Tunisia’s National Agriculture Office (ONAGRI), olive oil export revenues reached 3.6 billion dinars between November 2024 and the end of September 2025 – a 28.4% decline compared to the same period in the previous campaign. The share of packaged olive oil in total revenues remains low at 21.4%. […]

Illegal migration at focus of Italian-Tunisian talks in Rome

Tunisia’s Foreign minister Nabil Ammar is currently on a working visit to Italy, as Rome presses Tunis to curb waves of illegal migrants batting its coasts. Ammar is expected to meet with Antonio Tajani, his Italian counterpart. The two sides are to discuss global economic interests of both countries, clamping down on illegal migration, increasing […]

King Mohammed VI takes note of Supreme Council of Ulema’s Fatwa on Zakat, approves its public dissemination

The Supreme Council of Ulema affirmed that King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, has taken note of the Council’s Fatwa on Zakat and granted approval for its public dissemination, the Council said in a statement on Wednesday. The Fatwa will be available online on the Supreme Council of Ulema’s website on Friday, October 24, […]