Day: January 3, 2026

Tunisia Ranked Second in Africa for Quality of Life, Outpacing Regional Peers in Safety

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A new continent-wide analysis reveals stark disparities in the daily living experience across Africa, with Tunisia emerging as a standout for balanced, secure, and comfortable urban life. The Numbeo 2026 Quality of Life Index, which synthesizes resident surveys on factors from purchasing power and safety to healthcare and climate, has ranked Tunisia second highest on the continent. With an overall index score of 117.6, Tunisia places just behind South Africa (150.9) and ahead of Morocco (114.1), Kenya (99.4), and Egypt (81.9). The data highlights Tunisia’s relative strengths in key areas…

Japanese Tour Operator Launches Exclusive Cultural Tours to Tunisia

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 Japan’s Hankyu Travel will inaugurate a new series of immersive package tours exclusively for Japanese tourists to Tunisia starting in February. The initiative, announced via the Tunisian Embassy in Tokyo, aims to tap into a market seeking deep cultural and heritage experiences. The meticulously curated itineraries, spanning 8 to 11 days, are designed to showcase Tunisia’s premier historical, cultural, and natural sites. Tours will traverse the country from north to south, beginning in Greater Tunis with visits to the capital, the ancient ruins of Carthage, and the iconic blue-and-white village…

Tunisia Inaugurates Landmark Solar Plant, Unveils Major Renewable Energy Push

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Tunisia has formally commissioned its largest-ever solar power facility while announcing a major new round of project tenders, marking a potential turning point for a renewables sector long hampered by delays. The 100-megawatt Kairouan solar photovoltaic plant, developed by UAE-based AMEA Power, entered commercial operation at the end of 2025. Concurrently, the Tunisian government approved plans to launch tenders for 2.35 gigawatts (GW) of new wind and solar power projects in 2026, according to official announcements. These moves represent a concerted effort to accelerate the country’s energy transition. Tunisia has…

Tunisair Leases Additional Airbus A320 to Capture Growing Tourist Demand

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The national carrier Tunisair has expanded its operational capacity by adding a wet-leased Airbus A320 to its fleet, Travel and Tour World reports. The strategic lease is aimed at improving flight frequency and connectivity on key European and regional routes. According to the travel industry source, the wet-lease arrangement—where the aircraft arrives with its own crew and maintenance—provides Tunisair with a flexible and immediate solution to scale up for the peak season. The aircraft is already slated for deployment on high-demand routes to cities like Paris, London, Berlin, and Rome,…