Year: 2025

African Journalists’ Federations Boost Climate Reporting Skills in Tunisia

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Photo credit: SNJT  The Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) and its global parent body, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ), have concluded a specialized training initiative in Tunisia. The two-day capacity-building workshop, held on December 27-28, was implemented through their local affiliate, the Tunisian Journalists Union (SNJT), equipping journalists with skills to report on the climate crisis and the complex journey toward a “just transition.” Funded by Mondiaal FNV, the activity brought together working journalists from various media houses to move beyond superficial disaster coverage and deepen reporting on climate…

Tunisian Startup VB SMART Digitizes Factory Floors, Targeting €80K Revenue and European Expansion

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Tunisian startup VB SMART is offering a lifeline through digitization. The company provides a connected manufacturing operations management platform designed to replace fragmented paper-based systems with a unified digital workspace. Founded in 2019 by Rami Kamoun and Amine Fourati, VB SMART aims to be the “ClickUp for manufacturing,” consolidating the management of machines, personnel, and tasks into a single system. The core of the solution is an Industrial IoT layer that connects directly to shop-floor machinery, sensors, and PLCs to harvest real-time data. “This creates a live operational environment where…

Saudi Arabia Ranks Among Top 10 Investors in Tunisia, Minister Announces

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Saudi Arabia has cemented its position as a top-ten investor in Tunisia, according to data revealed by Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh. The announcement was made during the Tunisian-Saudi Business Forum held in Riyadh on Tuesday. Minister Abdelhafidh highlighted the depth of the economic partnership, noting that nearly 500 Saudi-owned or joint-venture companies are currently operational in Tunisia. Investment momentum continues, with seven of these firms expanding their activities in the first nine months of 2025. The financial ties are significant, with Saudi investment flows surpassing $375 million…

Tunisia Cuts Key Interest Rate

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The Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) announced a significant cut to its main interest rate on Tuesday. The bank’s Executive Board lowered the key rate by 50 basis points to 7%, effective January 7, 2026. The decision, detailed in an official statement, aligns with a broader monetary easing strategy. The rates for the 24-hour lending and deposit facilities will be adjusted to 8% and 6%, respectively. The Board also reduced the minimum interest rate on savings to 6%. The rate cut comes against a backdrop of cooling economic growth. Data…

Tunisia’s Economy Shows Measurable Recovery Amid Enduring Challenges

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After years of economic strain, Tunisia’s economy registered a clear, if fragile, recovery in 2025, with growth accelerating and key indicators like inflation and unemployment retreating, according to official data and international assessments. Tunisia posted a growth rate of 2.4% for the first nine months of the year, with full-year projections reaching approximately 2.6%—a significant increase from 1.4% in 2024. This gradual stabilization follows a prolonged slump exacerbated by the pandemic, political shifts, and tight global financial conditions. The rebound was driven by standout performances in several core sectors. A…

Saudi-Tunisian Ties Deepen with Strategic Pacts as Bilateral Trade Soars 38%

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 A major bilateral summit concluded with a significant push towards economic integration, as Saudi Arabia and Tunisia sealed five new agreements across key sectors following the 12th session of their Joint Committee. The newly signed accords target enhanced cooperation in customs administration, mining, postal services, and media. Specifically, they include a customs cooperation and mutual assistance agreement, memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on mineral resources and postal services, a broadcasting cooperation MoU, and an executive program for news exchange between the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) and Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP). The…

Tunisia’s External Debt Pressure Eases as Key Forex Earnings Rise, Central Bank Data Shows

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Tunisia’s external finances showed signs of resilience in late 2025, with debt servicing costs falling significantly and key sources of foreign currency recording growth, according to the latest Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) indicators published Friday. The data, covering the period up to December 20, reveals a 13.8% year-on-year drop in cumulative external debt service, which fell to 12 billion dinars from 14 billion dinars in 2024. The decline points to a relative easing of one major constraint on the country’s external accounts. The improvement was bolstered by stronger inflows…

Libya, Tunisia Forge New Educational Partnership Focused on AI and Training

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Senior education officials from Libya and Tunisia have taken concrete steps toward a formal collaboration agreement aimed at modernizing training programs and integrating artificial intelligence into their educational systems. The push for a bilateral pact was the central focus of a working visit to Tunisia by a high-level Libyan delegation from the Ministry of Education of the Government of National Unity. The delegation was headed by Mohammed Ghouma, Director of the General Center for Training and Educational Development. According to a ministry statement published on Sunday, the proposed agreement is…

Saudi, Tunisian Ministers Forge Path for Deeper Economic Ties

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 Saudi Arabia and Tunisia moved to strengthen their economic partnership during high-level talks on Sunday, focusing on strategic sectors and removing barriers to trade and investment. The meeting between Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef and visiting Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Samir Abdelhafidh centered on expanding joint cooperation. Both sides identified key industries with potential for significant growth, though specific sectors were not immediately detailed. A major focus of the discussions was tackling practical challenges faced by exporters and investors between the two…

Tunisia 2025: A Tapestry of Resilience and Strategic Growth

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As 2026 approaches, Tunisia finds itself at a pivotal juncture. Emerging from a period of global economic headwinds and domestic challenges, the nation is scripting a narrative of cautious yet discernible recovery. This year is not merely about statistical rebounds; it is defined by a strategic reorientation of key sectors that promise to weave a stronger, more inclusive economic and social fabric. The most visible success story is, undoubtedly, tourism. Surpassing the symbolic threshold of 11 million visitors and seeing revenues climb to nearly 7.9 billion dinars, the sector has…