In a bold move to diversify Tunisia’s Francophone-dominated media scene, a team of dedicated journalists has launched a new English-language website. The platform aims to amplify stories from Tunisia’s regions, civil society, and human rights sectors for a global audience.
The initiative recognizes the challenge of pioneering English-language journalism in a country where French and Arabic have long prevailed. For reporters who began their careers in Arabic, the project is a significant leap.
This is more than a new website; it’s a mission to claim a space for English in our national conversation. We believe achieving relative equality between languages in media is crucial for pluralism, and it’s a challenge we embrace with passion.
The platform will focus on in-depth coverage of pressing issues often overlooked by mainstream media, including press freedom, regional disparities, and social justice. The team argues that English is not just a “dominant and useful” language for global connection, but a vital tool for ensuring Tunisia’s stories are heard worldwide.
We’re not neglecting other languages; we’re adding a new string to our bow. Current and future generations deserve media that equips them to engage on a global stage. This project is for them.
The team acknowledges the road ahead is ambitious. They are calling on readers and the international community for support to help this fledgling project meet its objectives.
Linguistic diversity strengthens media pluralism. It’s not too late to undertake this crucial project. We are ready to make this dream a reality.
Meet The Team:
- Mohamed Neji Ben Gamra: Co-founder and Editor-in-Chief
- Chedly Ben Rhouma: Co-founder and Reporter
- Douha Saafi: Editor-in-Chief
- Sami Ben Yahia: Consultant in CSR and Sustainable Development
- AbdelMajid Thabet: Photographer
- Kais Fatnassi: Technical Manager
The website is now live and inviting readers to join them in this new chapter of Tunisian journalism.