Day: August 27, 2025

Cairo International Film Festival Launches Specialized Workshops within Cairo Industry Days at its 46th Edition

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The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announces the opening of submissions for a series of specialized workshops, to be held as part of the Cairo Industry Days during the Festival’s 46th edition, scheduled to take place from November 12 to 21, 2025. These workshops reflect the festival’s ongoing commitment to supporting young filmmaking and enhancing their creative skills. They provide emerging filmmakers with a unique opportunity to benefit from intensive, hands-on training led by distinguished professionals, helping participants refine their craft and advance their projects to new levels of excellence.…

At TICAD 9, Tunisia Advocates for Fair Global Economic System

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Speaking on behalf of President Kais Saied at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9) in Yokohama on August 21, 2025,Prime minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzeri called for a more just and effective global economic order. Zenzeri highlighted how current economic structures have undermined African economies despite the continent’s wealth. She urged international partners to support debt relief for low-income countries, increase investment in Africa, and prioritize development strategies aligned with African-led agendas, in line with the African Union’s Agenda 2063. Focusing on Tunisia, Zenzeri outlined the country’s…

Tunisian Insurance Sector to Take Part in African Insurance Indaba in Zimbabwe

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The Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) will host the African Insurance Indaba from 18 to 21 November 2025 at the Elephant Hills Hotel in Victoria Falls, bringing together key stakeholders from across the continent. Tunisia is expected to be represented at the conference, which will convene insurance professionals, policymakers, regulators, and development partners to exchange expertise and explore opportunities for regional cooperation. Held under the theme “Reinventing insurance: unlocking economic potential and strengthening resilience in Africa,” the gathering aims to address the challenges facing the sector while promoting innovation and…

Tunisia’s fig festival celebrates local produce and heritage

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The town of Djebba, in the Béja governorate in north-west Tunisia, has been bathed in a festive atmosphere ever since it hosted the annual fig festival (Elkarmous). Over the years, this event has developed into a major celebration of the region’s produce and traditional products, attracting visitors from both home and abroad. Known as the fig-growing capital of Tunisia, Djebba benefits from fertile soil and a suitable climate, enabling it to produce high-quality varieties that are appreciated on local and international markets. In addition to fresh figs, the town is…

Rajasthani Folk Song and Dance Group Charms Tunisian audiencesat Carthage International Festival

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The Rajasthani folk song and dance group visited Tunisia from 9 to 18 August 2025, under the Cultural Exchange Programme (CEP), jointly sponsored by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Ministry of Culture, Tunisia. This marked the first visit by an Indian cultural group to Tunisia in the last two years under the CEP programme. The previous visit was by the Supriya Dance Academy in August2023. The troupe, representing the vibrant traditions of the state of Rajasthan, is renowned for its lively music, colourful costumes, and dynamic performances.…