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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Tunisia: African Development Bank grants a loan of over €80 million to upgrade road infrastructure in seven of the country’s governorates

The project, which will run from 2025 to 2030, is a continuation of two earlier phases of the Road Infrastructure Modernization Programme

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has granted Tunisia a loan of €80.16 million to implement the next phase of the country’s road improvement scheme.  The project for Phase 3 of the Road Infrastructure Modernization Programme carries a total cost of €86.21 million euros and is being co-financed by the loan…

Source: United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) |

Libyan notables and social leaders discuss community violence reduction and conflict prevention

Sharing practical negotiation techniques, participants highlighted the value of learning from past mediation experiences in different contexts

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) held a two-day forum in Tunis, bringing together Libyan notables and leading figures from across Libya in discussions on de-escalation and conflict prevention. This initiative is part of UNSMIL’s broader approach to strengthening the Libyan efforts of Community Violence Reduction (CVR) as…

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Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Tunis debuts in the heart of the city, setting a new standard for hospitality in Tunisia

Ideally positioned on Avenue Mohammed V, the hotel offers stunning views of the city and Lake Tunis as well as offering effortless access to top attractions and Tunis-Carthage Airport

Nestled between Tunis' renowned City of Culture and the Convention Palace, the opening of Radisson Blu Hotel & Convention Center, Tunis (https://apo-opa.co/4f5mr0l), establishes a new benchmark for hospitality in the capital, as it marks the official debut of the Radisson Blu brand in the city. Ideally positioned on Avenue Mohammed…

Source: Orange Middle East and Africa |

Orange Middle East and Africa and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) sign a strategic partnership to strengthen employability and promote the creation of micro-enterprises

This initiative is part of the mission of Orange Digital Center to promote digital inclusion and support the development of digital skills for employment, especially among youth and women

Orange Middle East and Africa (www.Orange.com), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), announce the launch of the "Master Repair" project, an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing youth employability and promoting the creation of micro-enterprises in the fields of electronic repair and sustainable technologies. This project, a…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia |

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…

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Afreximbank Signs term Sheet for US$3Million Facility for Mediwood Studios’ Expansion

Signing the Term Sheet on behalf of Afreximbank was Mrs. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President, Intra-African Trade Bank, and Mr. Mehdi Ajroudi, Chief Executive Officer of Mediwood Studios, on behalf of his company

 African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Mediwood Studios in Tunisia have signed a Term Sheet for a US$3 million facility aimed to Strengthen Mediwood’s position as a key contributor to the growth of the Tunisian film industry.   As part of the agreement, signed on 19 October 2024 on the sidelines…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria |

The Minister Attaf receives Tunisian counterpart at Houari Boumediene International Airport

This visit aims to bolster fraternal ties, cooperation and coordination between Algeria and Tunisia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, received on Saturday afternoon, at Houari Boumediene International Airport, his Tunisian counterpart, Mohamed Ali Nafti, who is on a working visit to Algeria. This visit aims to bolster fraternal ties, cooperation and coordination between Algeria and Tunisia, as part…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Tunisia |

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…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Joint Statement: Tunisia is Not a Place of Safety for People Rescued at Sea

The establishment on 19 June 2024 of the Tunisian Search and Rescue Region (SRR), called for and supported by the European Commission, risks becoming another tool to violate people’s rights

In view of the rampant human rights violations against migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees in Tunisia, especially those who are Black; Tunisia’s lack of an asylum system; the Tunisian government’s crackdown on civil society, judicial independence, and the media; and the impossibility of fairly and individually determining nationalities or assessing the…

Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Tunisia: Authorities Undermine Election Integrity

Last Minute Electoral Law Changes, Mass Arrests

Tunisian authorities have undermined the integrity of the October 6, 2024 presidential election by amending the electoral law just days beforehand, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities excluded or arrested opposition candidates, and took arbitrary measures against political opponents, independent media, and civil society. On September 27, Tunisia’s Assembly of the…