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United States Awards 76.5 Million Tunisian Dinars to Support Tunisian Date Sector

This five-year program, funded through USDA’s “Food for Progress” Program, will boost date crop production and strengthen traditional oasis agricultural systems

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Embassy in Tunis is pleased to announce the award of 76.5 million Tunisian Dinars ($24.85 million) to support the Tunisian date sector through its Food for Progress (FFPr) Program. The objective of this five-year program is to significantly boost…

U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
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Ambassador Hood Celebrates Tunisian Scouts’ Efforts in Preserving Cultural Heritage Through the “Tourath” Project

The initiative not only fostered a deeper appreciation for Tunisia’s rich cultural history but also empowered Tunisian youth to take an active role in safeguarding their heritage

Ambassador Hood joined the Director of the National Heritage Institute Tarek Baccouche along with a number of representatives of the Tunisian Scouts and the Culture Ministry at the closing ceremony of the Tunisian Scouts Organization’s Tourath project. Since its inception in 2021, the Tourath project, which was funded by the Embassy, has actively engaged youth in…

U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
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Tunisia: Closing Exercise of African Lion 2024

This year marks another milestone in strengthening security and operational capabilities through deepened partnerships

U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood joined senior military leaders from the United States, Tunisia, and a number of other African countries for the closing exercise of African Lion 24. This year marks another milestone in strengthening security and operational capabilities through deepened partnerships. From tactical maneuvering to cyber security, this collaboration showcases…

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Tunisia - Direct Line for American Business: Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing in Tunis

The country is preparing to launch its first cloud computing project and create a national data storage space

Join U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia Joey Hood and Tunisian Minister of Communication Technologies Ben Neji to learn about investment opportunities in cybersecurity and cloud computing in Tunisia. Tunisia has made the development of its digital economy one of its top priorities for the coming years, which stands to offer significant…

U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
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Tunisia: Ambassador Hood visits the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis

Ambassador Hood affirmed the importance of more than 200 years of strong U.S.-Tunisian diplomatic relations and shared his thoughts on diplomacy as a career

Ambassador Hood was honored to visit the International Diplomatic Academy of Tunis and exchange views with new diplomats training for their future assignments. Joined by MFA Director General of the Americas Ambassador Riadh Dridi, Director General of the Academy Ambassador Fayçal Gouia, and retired U.S. Ambassador Barbara Bodine in a panel…

U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
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Tunisia: The Impact Finance project

Transformed 98 business owners into angel investors who launched 5 angel investor clubs to provide alternate funding to startups

In 2023, U.S. Embassy Tunis, through its Impact Finance project: Transformed 98 business owners into angel investors who launched 5 angel investor clubs to provide alternate funding to startups. Enabled 95 credit institution staff to develop financing options for small businesses.  Guided 65 startups to pitch their ideas to local…

U.S. Embassy in Tunisia
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2022-23 Thomas Jefferson Scholars Welcomed Back to Tunisia

More than 630 undergraduate students from all 24 Tunisian governorates have had the opportunity to study at over 100 colleges and universities in the United States

Cultural Affairs Officer (CAO) Dmitri Tarakhovsky welcomed back Thomas Jefferson Scholarship Program (TJSP) alumni at a reception on August 15. These 33 young Tunisian leaders spent an academic year in the United States preparing themselves to contribute to Tunisia’s development. Through academic opportunities, professional engagement, and leadership development, the Thomas…

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United States (U.S.) Embassy Supports Tunisian Efforts to Protect Rights of Women in Agriculture Sector

Empowering Women in Tunisian Agriculture

Over 600,000 women are the backbone of Tunisia’s agricultural sector, but many endure physical, psychological, and financial hardships. Ambassador Hood met with the National Union of Tunisian Women Kairouan (UNFTK), the Rural Women Association Jendouba (AFRJ), and women agricultural workers to learn about how their partnership with USAID is helping…

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Delivery of Cutting-Edge Training Aircraft Expands United States (U.S.) -Tunisian Security Cooperation

The handover of four next generation American-made Textron T-6C Trainer Aircraft highlights U.S. commitment to support Tunisia’s efforts to respond to security and humanitarian needs

On Monday, January 17, U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood and Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force, Kelli Seybolt, joined Minister of Defense Imed Memmich for the handover ceremony of four class-leading, American produced Textron T-6C Trainer Aircraft.  Another four aircraft will be delivered within the next thirty days. Brigadier General Shawn Holtz, Deputy…

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African Lion 2023 Begins

AL23 provides an opportunity to conduct realistic, dynamic and collaborative readiness training in an austere environment

18 nations and approximately 8,000 personnel will participate in African Lion 2023, U.S. Africa Command’s largest annual combined, joint exercise that will take place in Ghana, Morocco, Senegal and Tunisia from May 13-June 18, 2023. “Our collective ability to bring like-minded nations together for an exercise like this is truly…