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The technical commission tasked with evaluating the progress of the first session of the Algeria-Tunisia Joint Commission for the Development and Promotion of Border Zones has continued its work in Tabarka, Tunisia, on January 8, 2025. This follows the initial session held in Algiers in the previous year, where the two nations laid the foundation for strengthening cooperation in areas critical to border zone development, dzair electronic magazine reports. The ongoing session in Tabarka saw a collaborative effort between the members of both delegations, with a focus on presenting the…

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of €80.16 million to Tunisia for the third phase of its Road Infrastructure Modernization Programme. This initiative, which carries a total cost of €86.21 million, is co-financed with a €6.05 million contribution from the Tunisian government. The project aims to modernize 188.9 kilometers of classified roads across seven governorates: Kef, Kasserine, Sousse, Sfax, Kairouan, Siliana, and Gafsa, says AfDB The Bank’s contribution, approved on 9 December 2024, covers 92.98% of the total cost and will help address long-standing transportation constraints caused…

Tunisia registered inflation of 7% in 2024, according to the consumer price index released on Monday (6) by the National Institute of Statistics (INS). In 2023, prices had risen by 9.3% compared to the previous year. According to data from the INS published by TAP news agency, inflation in December last year was 6.2%, slowing down from 6.6% in November. One of the main reasons for the easing of inflation, according to the INS, was the lower pressure exerted on food prices, although they were still rising. Throughout the year, food…

A consortium led by H2 Global Energy signed an MOU agreement with the Tunisian government to develop a groundbreaking green hydrogen and green ammonia project. The total expected investment for this strategic initiative is $6 billion, fuelcellsworks magazine reports. This ambitious project aims to leverage Tunisia’s abundant renewable energy resources to produce green hydrogen and green ammonia, positioning the country as a key player in the global clean energy transition, the same source adds. Mr. Yazan Alfaouri and Mr. Wissam Anastas, shareholders of the consortium showed their excitement about the agreement and…

Tunisia has signed contracts for four solar photovoltaic projects totaling 500 MW, marking a significant milestone in its renewable energy ambitions. These projects are part of the initial phase of a larger 1.7 GW tender and are set to become operational by 2027. Once completed, the projects are expected to generate 1 TWh annually, contributing about 5% of Tunisia’s electricity supply, SolarQuarter reports. The winning bids for the solar projects include three 100 MW installations to be developed by Qair International, Scatec, and Voltalia. These will be located in El…