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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.…

Carthage Film Festival Crowns Egyptian Film with Top Honor “Golden Tanit”

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The 36th edition of the Carthage Film Festival (JCC) concluded on Saturday evening at the Tunis Opera Theatre, with Egyptian director Abu Bakr Shawky’s film The Stories taking home the coveted Golden Tanit for best feature film. The festival, a cornerstone event for Arab and African cinema since 1966, presented a diverse slate of winners from across the Global South, rewarding bold artistic vision and compelling storytelling. Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. earned a double distinction, securing the Silver Tanit for My Father’s Shadow, which also won the Tahar Chériaa Prize for best…

Tunisian Olive Oil “Triomphe Thuccabor” Claims Top Honor at Prestigious Italian Competition

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The extra virgin olive oil “Triomphe Thuccabor” has secured the Extragold award at the BIOL ITALIA 2025 competition in Italy. The event, a key benchmark for quality in the sector, featured leading producers from across Europe. The award was presented at a prestigious competition organized by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, featuring leading producers from dozens of nations, including Spain and Italy. The contest specifically evaluates oils made from olives harvested early in the season, before mid-November, prized for their superior health benefits, nutritional value, and distinctive flavor. The Ben…

Maltese Tech Firm to Build 520 Million Euro Solar Plant in Southern Tunisia

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 Malta’s HandsOn Systems Ltd. has announced plans to construct a 350-megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in the Gafsa region of southern Tunisia. The total investment for the project is estimated at approximately 520 million euros. The advanced technology group, known for its GPS tracking, fleet management, and IoT platforms, confirmed the investment following a meeting on Thursday, December 18, 2025, between its delegation and Tunisia’s Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA-Tunisia). The delegation was led by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Geoffrey Farrugia. While a precise timeline has not been finalized,…