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Human Rights Watch has denounced in its 2025 report the escalating repression of critical voices in Tunisia of Kais Saied, saying the authorities undermined the integrity of the October presidential election and carried out politically motivated arrests & arbitrary detentions of prospective challengers before the vote. “It is clear that Tunisian authorities deployed all their […]
Seventeen Tunisian would-be migrants have been rescued from a stranded vessel in the Northern Region’s maritime waters and two bodies were recovered, the National Guard announced. The boat, which broke down at sea, had been carrying 19 individuals attempting an illegal crossing of the Mediterranean. Tragically, the body of one adult and a 5-year-old child […]
The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) announced on Saturday December 28 its decision to maintain the key interest rate at 8%, following a meeting of its board of directors. This decision reflects the Bank’s cautious approach to stabilizing the economy while carefully navigating inflationary pressures and broader economic uncertainties. In its official statement, the BCT […]
On December 19, lawyer Abdel Sattar Al Massoudi announced that the Siliana Court of Appeals had dismissed charges in five cases against his client, Ayachi Zammel, a former presidential candidate in Tunisia’s recent elections. The decision represents a notable legal win for Zammel, who has faced widespread scrutiny over allegations tied to his candidacy. The […]
The head of the Tunisian Observatory for Human Rights, Mustafa Abdelkabir, has confirmed on December 17 the release of a second group of Tunisian nationals detained in Libya, who had been held for over two weeks on charges related to customs violations. These infractions stemmed from transporting goods in quantities exceeding the legally permitted limits. […]
Tunisian date exports have witnessed a significant growth entailing a surge in revenues. Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, who made the announcement reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to addressing challenges in the sector. He emphasized the importance of the national promotion program to bolster the competitiveness of Tunisian dates in existing markets while […]
The Tunisian General Consulate in Benghazi officially reopened its doors on December 4, marking a significant milestone in Libya-Tunisia relations after more than a decade of closure. This announcement was made by the eastern-based Libyan Foreign Ministry, which hailed the reopening as a reflection of Benghazi’s growing stability and security. The decision to restore diplomatic […]
Many micro and small businesses, as well as ordinary citizens, had been eagerly awaiting this announcement, which came on Monday December 2, from MP Yassine Mami. The elected official confirmed the approval of a bill establishing a tax and customs amnesty for 2025. The Assembly of People’s Representatives (ARP) passed a series of provisions granting […]
Tunisian Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri, has issued directives to expedite the formulation of a strategy for managing decommissioned aircraft. He instructed the concerned departments to hire a specialized consultancy firm to establish a reference framework and oversee the sale process, ensuring that it adheres to proper procedures and maximizes financial and operational outcomes. The […]
In response to ongoing concerns about inflationary pressures, the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) convened on November 28, 2024, to evaluate the country’s economic outlook. After careful deliberation, the Board concluded that it was essential to maintain a cautious and prudent approach to monetary policy. As a result, they decided […]