Month: June 2025

Saudi’s SFD signs deal worth over $38mln to enhance infrastructure in Tunisia

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Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad signed on Saturday a new development loan agreement with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir Abdelhafidh to finance the establishment of an Oasis Hub Project in southern Tunisia, the Saudi Gazette reports. The loan, exceeding $38 million, was signed in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Saqr. The agreement reflects the strong bilateral development partnership that has spanned nearly 50 years. The Oasis Hub Project aims to support sustainable rural development through the reclamation of…

strategic partnership between TUCAD and AFREXIMBANK to accelerate impactful projects in Africa inked

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During the AFREXIMBANK Annual Meetings held in Abuja, Nigeria, a strategic partnership agreement was signed on June 27, 2025 between the Tunisia Consortium for African Development (TUCAD), represented by its president, Mr. Anis Jaziri, and Ms. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of AFREXIMBANK. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Mourad Abdesslem, Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), Mr. Mohsen Antit, Ambassador of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mr. Aymen Zoghbi, Director of the Trade, Investment and Corporate Finance Department at AFREXIMBANK, and Mr. Hafedh Ben Aifa, North Africa Regional Manager…

ASBU Festival: four prizes for Tunisia

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Tunisia won four prizes at the close of the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival, organised by the Arab Radio and Television Union (ASBU) from 23 to 26 June 2025. The winners of the official and parallel competitions were announced at the closing ceremony held on Thursday evening at the Théâtre de l’Opéra in the Cité de la Culture Chedly Klibi-Tunis. The Tunisian National Television Corporation won two awards: first prize in the ‘debate programmes’ category for the programme ‘Iradat al-Hayat’ (Will to live), and second prize in the ‘new…

With Tym, Mohamed Khalil Ben Chebil Reinvents Workplace Collaboration in Tunisia

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Mohamed Khalil Ben Chebil develops digital tools to help employees communicate better with their employers. He focuses on improving work organization and the flow of information inside Tunisian companies. Ben Chebil, a Tunisian entrepreneur, co-founded and leads Tym, a start-up that builds digital solutions for human resources management. Tym, launched in 2023, created a platform that aims to modernize HR practices in Tunisia. The platform lets employers collect team feedback and analyze employee expectations and needs. This system helps companies listen more effectively to their staff and adjust internal policies…

Tunisia and Russia: A Historic Friendship Strengthening into the Future

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The relationship between Tunisia and Russia stands as a testament to long-standing diplomatic respect, mutual cooperation, and cultural exchange. From the early years of the Soviet era to modern-day Russia, bilateral ties have steadily evolved, anchored in shared interests, historical solidarity, and a deep appreciation for each nation’s distinct identity and global vision. Historical Foundations of Cooperation Tunisia recognized the Soviet Union shortly after gaining independence in 1956, and diplomatic relations were formally established in 1957. During the Cold War, despite ideological differences, Tunisia maintained a pragmatic and respectful dialogue…

Tunisia,WB review progress of jointly financed road projects

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A working meeting held on Monday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing focused on monitoring ongoing projects financed by the World Bank in the field of road infrastructure. Chaired by Minister Salah Zouari, the meeting was attended by Alexandre Arrobbio, the World Bank’s Resident Representative for Tunisia, accompanied by his team. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress of a number of projects currently underway, in particular the doubling of National Road No. 13, which links the governorates of Kasserine and Sfax via…

Energy Transition Index ranks Tunisia second in Africa and 62nd worldwide

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Tunisia has shown notable advancement in the global energy transition arena, surging 27 positions to secure the 62nd spot among 118 nations in the 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), a ranking published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This marks a notable improvement from its 89th position in 2024, making Tunisia the second-highest ranked country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Tunisia is noteworthy for its consistent progress toward a more sustainable and secure energy system, as evidenced by its overall score of 54.6 points. The Energy…

AI leaders in Africa’s expanding digital ecosystem: Tunisia in positions 68

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The 2025 Global Skills Report by Coursera shows that South Africa is the most advanced country in Africa in terms of artificial intelligence (AI), and it ranks 61st worldwide in the same field. Meanwhile, Tunisia, Kenya, and Morocco rank 68th, 78th, and 80th, respectively. The micro-credentials education company ranked South Africa, Tunisia, Kenya and Morocco as ‘emerging’ in AI-readiness and the rest of the continent, alongside numerous countries in Asia and Latin America, as ‘lagging’. Other African countries making it to the top 100 globally include Ghana, Rwanda, Botswana, Egypt,…

Tunisia’s grain harvest exceeds 575,000 tonnes

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Tunisia’s 2025 grain harvest has delivered promising results, with approximately 575,100 tonnes collected by 22 June. This marks a major increase compared to the same period in 2019, when around 329,300 tonnes were gathered. The 2019 season is considered a reliable comparison due to similar agricultural conditions. Durum wheat makes up the largest share of the harvest, with around 350,900 tonnes collected. Barley follows at 195,700 tonnes, soft wheat at 26,900 tonnes, and triticale at 1,700 tonnes. Grains intended for consumption account for 96.8 per cent of the total harvest,…

Tunisia Nigeria Business Council launched in Abuja

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The Tunisia-Nigeria Business Council (TNBC) was officially launched on the sidelines of the Afreximbank Annual Meetings, held from 25 to 28 June 2025 in Abuja (Nigeria), the Tunisian-African Business Council (TABC) announced on Wednesday. This new bilateral body, led by the TABC, is part of the overall strategy to strengthen economic partnerships between Tunisia and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to establish a structured platform to promote trade, industrial and financial exchanges between Tunis and Abuja. On this occasion, Chris Eruba was appointed Chairman of the TNBC. His…