Month: December 2025

Moroccan Healthcare Giant Akdital Expands into Tunisia with $90 Million Hospital Acquisition

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Casablanca-listed private healthcare operator Akdital has announced a strategic move into Tunisia, agreeing to purchase the Taoufik Hospitals Group (THG) for $90 million. The deal, disclosed on Tuesday, marks a significant step in the company’s North African expansion. The acquisition, pending regulatory approvals, will transfer control of THG’s four hospitals to Akdital, adding approximately 600 beds to its portfolio. This purchase establishes a direct foothold for the Moroccan provider in the Tunisian market. The announcement follows closely on Akdital’s aggressive push into the Gulf region. Earlier this month, the company…

Tunisian Startups Take Center Stage in Italian Roadshow, Forging an Innovation “Bridge”

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A delegation of five high-potential Tunisian startups recently concluded a strategic roadshow in Italy, showcasing Tunisia’s growing innovation ecosystem to institutional partners, corporations, and investors. The “A Bridge to Tunisia” roadshow was organized by the Italian energy grid leader Terna, in collaboration with innovation platform Mind the Bridge, Italian innovation school Elis, and tech giant Microsoft. The event is a core initiative of the Global Scaleup Program within Terna’s newly established Innovation Zone in Tunis. The selected startups—Asteroidea, Be Wireless Solutions, Kamioun, Kumulus Water, and NextAV—presented their projects in Rome…

Tunisia Shatters Tourism Records with Over 11 Million Visitors in 2025

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Tunisia’s tourism sector has achieved an historic milestone, exceeding 11 million visitors for the first time in 2025. The record-breaking figure, announced by Tourism Minister Sofiane Tekaya on December 22, signals a powerful recovery for a nation navigating global and regional economic challenges. Minister Sofiane Tekaya described the achievement as a “genuine recovery,” crediting a strategic national shift toward quality and innovation. The strategy aims to position Tunisia as a premier North African destination by balancing increased tourist volumes with a heightened focus on premium visitor experiences. Digital Drives and…

Tunis Launches Diplomatic Offensive for Its “Liquid Gold”

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 In an unprecedented move to elevate a national treasure to the world stage, Tunisia Monday convened its first “Diplomacy Day for Tunisian Olive Oil.” Held at the International Diplomatic Academy, the event marshaled the full force of the state’s foreign, trade, and agricultural apparatus behind a single goal: positioning Tunisian olive oil as a premier global brand and a key instrument of national influence. The gathering brought together a significant portion of Tunisia’s diplomatic corps. Ambassadors and representatives from missions and international organizations based in Tunis attended in person, while…

Tunisian Olive Oil Exports Surge in Volume But Revenues Decline Amid Price Drop

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Tunisia’s olive oil exports saw a dramatic increase in volume but a sharp fall in value during the core of the 2024/2025 season, highlighting a volatile global market. Preliminary data for the first eleven months of the season, from November 2024 through September 2025, reveals a complex picture for one of the world’s leading producers. Export volumes reached a substantial 268,600 tons, marking a significant 41.3% increase compared to the 190,100 tons shipped in the same period last season. Despite this boom in quantity, total export revenues fell to 3.6…

From Trash to Treasure: How Tunisia Is Powering Its Future with Waste

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At the sprawling Oued Laya landfill outside Tunis, a faint hum breaks the usual silence of a desolate site. This isn’t the sound of more garbage trucks arriving; it’s the sound of a revolution. Here, methane—a potent greenhouse gas once destined to leak into the atmosphere—is being captured, converted, and funneled into the national grid. It’s a tangible sign of Tunisia’s ambitious pivot: turning its mounting waste crisis into a strategic energy source. Facing chronic energy dependency, with over 90% of its electricity generated from imported natural gas, and severe…

EU Delegation Meets with Tunisian Officials to Strengthen Economic Partnership

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An EU delegation to Tunisia, led by Thistyr Beranger, Head of the Trade Section, participated in a meeting at the headquarters of FIPA Tunisia ( Foreign Investment Promotion Agency) in the presence of officials from the Ministry of Economy and Planning. The session aimed to consolidate institutional relations between the three parties. The meeting was opened by Jalel Tebib, Director General of FIPA Tunisia, who outlined the agency’s mission, Tunisia’s investment landscape, and identified opportunities in high value-added sectors. Mohamed Ben Abid, Director General for Monitoring and Evaluating Business Climate…

New African Magazine Unveils 2025 List of 100 Most Influential Africans, Featuring Five Tunisians

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The prestigious New African magazine has released its 2025 ranking of the 100 most influential Africans. This annual selection highlights individuals whose work has a tangible impact across the continent and beyond, spanning fields from business and public policy to technology and the arts. The list categorizes the 100 honorees into seven sectors: Business (21 personalities), Change Makers (9), Creatives (19), Public Office (15), Sports (13), Technology (8), and Thinkers & Opinion Shapers (15). In this year’s edition, five Tunisians have been selected, placing Tunisia behind Nigeria (21 personalities), South Africa (10), and tied with Kenya and Ghana (7 each). The Tunisian honorees—Hazem Ben Gacem, Lotfi…

Tunisia Engages in High-Level Diplomacy at Russia-Africa Summit in Cairo

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On the sidelines of the Second Russia–Africa Ministerial Conference, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti conducted a series of strategic bilateral meetings, focusing on regional solidarity and economic partnerships. The conference, hosted in the Egyptian capital, served as a platform for Nafti to reinforce Tunisia’s key alliances. In consecutive talks with his Egyptian and Algerian counterparts, the minister underscored a shared commitment to turning diplomatic agreements into concrete action. Strengthening Regional TiesMinister Nafti met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and Algeria’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Attaf. Discussions centered on accelerating…

Tunisian Exports Regain Momentum, Fueled by Reforms and Sectoral Support

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Tunisian exports have resumed an upward trajectory in 2025, recording a 1.5% increase in value through the end of November compared to the same period last year. The total export value reached 9.57 billion dinars, a performance largely attributed to gains in the final quarter, despite volatility in olive oil export revenues. Authorities continue efforts to boost export activity by tackling bureaucratic hurdles and enhancing digitalization. The stated national objective is to position Tunisia as a significant regional export platform, capable of transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and prosperity.…