AllAfrica News: Tunisia

Tunisian Embassy in Pretoria Coordinates Exit of Esperance Fans From Stadium During Sundowns Match (MFA)

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The Tunisian Embassy in Pretoria intervened in coordination with South African authorities to ensure the safe exit of Esperance Sportive de Tunis (EST) fans from the stadium after their match against South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns, "without any harm and under security protection," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad reported on Tuesday night.

Tunisia Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Palestinian People On Land Day

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 31 -- On the occasion of the 49th anniversary of Land Day, Tunisia reiterated its unconditional support for the brotherly Palestinian people in defending their inalienable and imprescriptible rights.

President of Republic Sends Eid Al-Fitr Greetings to Tunisians From Okba Ibn Nafaa Mosque in Kairouan

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 31 -- President Kaïs Saïed on Sunday evening visited Kairouan, where he performed the Isha prayer at the Okba Ibn Nafaa Mosque, according to a TAP news agency reporter.

President of Republic Congratulates Tunisians On Eid Al-Fitr and Calls for Victory for Palestine

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 31 -- President Kaïs Saïed On Sunday evening visited the Okba Ibn Nafaâ Mosque in Kairouan, where he addressed the Tunisian people to congratulate them on the blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr.

Tunisia's Withdrawal of Individuals' and NGOs' Access to the African Court Marks a Serious Setback for Human Rights Accountability

[HRW] The undersigned Tunisian and international civil society organizations condemn the Tunisian government's decision to withdraw its declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. This decision prevents individuals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with observer status before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to directly bring cases against Tunisia before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (the African Court).

Tunisair Will Not Be Sold Off, President of Republic Insists in Meeting With Transport Minister

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Tuesday afternoon with Minister of Transport, Rachid Amri and acting Director-General of Tunisair, Halima Khouaja, where he emphasised the urgent need for measures at all levels to address the dire state of the national airline.

President Kais Saied Focuses On Tunisia's Relations With International Organisations and Voluntary Return of Irregular Migrants

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied extensively discussed Tunisia's relations with several international organisations, particularly those involved in migration, foremost among them the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), during a meeting Tuesday at the Carthage Palace with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ali Nafti.

Tunisia Leave It Late to Down Resilient Malawi As Ethiopia Stun Djibouti With Goal Fest

[CAF] Tunisia left it late but secured a crucial 2-0 win over a stubborn Malawi side to tighten their grip at the top of Group H in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers, while Ethiopia revived their campaign in emphatic fashion with a stunning 6-1 rout of Djibouti in Group A.

President Kais Saïed and Prime Minister Discuss the Relationship Between Administration and Its Users

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saïed met Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, at the Carthage Palace on Monday.

Head of State Receives Report On October 6 Elections From Isie President

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) Farouk Bouaskar handed President Kais Saied, on Monday afternoon, at Carthage Palace, the report on the presidential elections held on October 6, 2024.

FIFA Confirms Receipt of Liberia's Protest Over Referee in Tunisia Defeat

[Liberian Investigator] Congo Town -- The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has confirmed receiving a formal complaint from Liberia following the Lone Star's 1-0 defeat to Tunisia on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in the ongoing World Cup qualifiers.

President Saied Names New Prime Minister

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President of the Republic Kais Saied named Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri as new Prime Minister, replacing Kamel Madouri.

'It's High Time Everyone Shoulders Their Responsibilities, Whatever Their Position,' (President Saïed)

[Tunis Afrique Presse] President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed stated that true independence is not simply the ratification of a protocol, but full and complete sovereignty.

President Chairs National Security Council Meeting, Reviews Security & Migration Issues

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied chaired a meeting of the National Security Council on Thursday evening.

Liberia to File Complaint Against Ivorian Referee Clement Kpan With FIFA

[Liberian Investigator] Following Liberia's 1-0 defeat to Tunisia in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, the Minister of Sports has requested the Liberia Football Association (LFA) to file a formal complaint against referee Clement Franklin Kpan.

Tunisia Legal-Tech Juridoc Gets Funding to Expand Across Africa

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Tunisia Defeats Liberia 1-0 to Maintain Lead in Group H WCQ 2026

[Liberian Observer] Tunisia thwarted Liberia's opportunity to move into second place in Group H by scoring an early goal just four minutes into the match at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex.

Lone Star Fall 1-0 to Tunisia in World Cup Qualifier

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Tunisia Condemns Zionist Aggression in Gaza and Calls for International Mobilisation

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 19 -- Tunisia has strongly condemned the Zionist aggression carried out by the occupying forces in the early hours of Tuesday, March 18, 2025, against several areas in the Gaza Strip, describing the attack as "barbaric."

President of Republic Meets Finance Minister, Reiterates Importance of Self-Reliance

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied reaffirmed that self-reliance, within the framework of national choices and fair taxation, is the way to meet the expectations of the Tunisian people in all fields.

Contract Signed for Construction of Four Regional Hospitals

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 17 -- A contract for the construction of four regional Type B hospitals in the cities of Ghardimaou, Jelma, Haffouz, and Makthar was signed on Monday in Tunis by the Ministry of Public Works and Housing and the developer who won the tender.

President Kais Saied Focuses On Bill Concerning Sports Structures in Meeting With Minister of Youth and Sports

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied focused on the draft law concerning sports structures, as he met on Monday at the Carthage Palace Minister of Youth and Sports Sadok Morali.

Tunisia's Trade Deficit Rises to 3.5 Billion Dinars in January and February 2025, Driven By Energy Imports

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 13 -- Tunisia's trade deficit increased to 3.5 billion dinars during the first two months of 2025, with 1.8 billion dinars attributed to the energy balance deficit.

Carthage Symphony Orchestra in Historic First At National Theatre in Belgrade, March 20

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- In a historic first, the Carthage Symphony Orchestra will perform at the National Theatre in Belgrade on March 20 with 90 musicians and chorists, at the invitation of the Embassy of Tunisia in Belgrade, in celebration of Tunisia's Independence Day.

Tunisian Song Festival - Mohamed Chalghmi Wins Golden Microphone, Five Other Winners Crowned

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 12 -- Artist Mohamed Chalghmi won the Golden Microphone at the 23rd edition of the Tunisian Song Festival for a song entitled 'Hobbek Zed,' written by Habib Mahnouch and composed by Zied Gharsa.

President of Republic Discusses With PM Progress of Govt Work and a Number of Draft Laws and Decrees

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 5 -- The progress of government work and the review of several draft laws and decrees were the main topics of discussion during the meeting between President Kais Saied and Prime Minister Kamel Madouri on Wednesday afternoon at the Carthage Palace.

Abusive Conspiracy Trial Opens in Tunis

[HRW] Defendants Could Face the Death Penalty if Convicted

Tunisia Opposition Figures Go On Trial On State Security Charges

[RFI] The trial of several prominent Tunisian opposition figures accused of national security offences opened on Tuesday, with rights groups denouncing the case as politically motivated.

President Kais Saied Orders Comprehensive Inventory of State Properties

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied issued instructions for a comprehensive inventory of all state properties, which belong to the Tunisian people, during his meeting on Tuesday afternoon with the Minister of State Property and Land Affairs, Wajdi Hedhili. This was reported in a statement issued by the Presidency of the Republic late Tuesday.

President of Republic Stresses Need to Restore Phosphate Production and Find Definitive Solution for Phosphogypsum in Gabes

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied emphasised the necessity of restoring the production pace of the phosphate sector and finding a permanent solution for the phosphogypsum in Gabes.

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