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The project aims to “strengthen the sustainability of coastal communities” A pilot project has been launched in Tunisia to promote the use of clean energy in the artisanal fishing sector, aiming to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. The initiative, funded by the British Embassy in Tunis and implemented in collaboration with WWF North Africa, was presented Wednesday during a workshop chaired by Heikel Hachlaf, Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water Resources and Fisheries. The project aims to introduce solar-powered electric engines on artisanal fishing boats in the Gulf of…

In the first five months of 2025, Tunisia exported more than 34,100 tonnes of organic agricultural products worth 420.4 million Tunisian dinars (US$124 million) to 38 countries, Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP), news agency reports. It is noted that organic olive oil (87.8 per cent of the total volume) and dates (11.7 per cent) form the basis of supplies. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), about 9,000 operators – farmers, processors and traders – are involved in the country’s organic agriculture sector. Most of them…

Tunisian growers are seeing an improvement in the situation The last season for Tunisian dates was severely impacted by adverse weather conditions, resulting in a loss of nearly half the expected harvest volume and a decline in quality and export prices. By July 2024, signs of the season’s demise were already noticeable. A year later, Tunisian growers are seeing an improvement in the situation, which bodes well for the upcoming season beginning in October 2025. Noureddine Saidi, manager of Bioorigin Fruits Tunisia, recounts last season’s debacle: “Climate change had already…

Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan Al-Marshad signed on Saturday a new development loan agreement with Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Samir Abdelhafidh to finance the establishment of an Oasis Hub Project in southern Tunisia, the Saudi Gazette reports. The loan, exceeding $38 million, was signed in the presence of Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Saqr. The agreement reflects the strong bilateral development partnership that has spanned nearly 50 years. The Oasis Hub Project aims to support sustainable rural development through the reclamation of…

During the AFREXIMBANK Annual Meetings held in Abuja, Nigeria, a strategic partnership agreement was signed on June 27, 2025 between the Tunisia Consortium for African Development (TUCAD), represented by its president, Mr. Anis Jaziri, and Ms. Kanayo Awani, Executive Vice President of AFREXIMBANK. The ceremony was attended by Mr. Mourad Abdesslem, Vice-Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT), Mr. Mohsen Antit, Ambassador of Tunisia to Nigeria, Mr. Aymen Zoghbi, Director of the Trade, Investment and Corporate Finance Department at AFREXIMBANK, and Mr. Hafedh Ben Aifa, North Africa Regional Manager…

A working meeting held on Monday at the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing focused on monitoring ongoing projects financed by the World Bank in the field of road infrastructure. Chaired by Minister Salah Zouari, the meeting was attended by Alexandre Arrobbio, the World Bank’s Resident Representative for Tunisia, accompanied by his team. The meeting provided an opportunity to review the progress of a number of projects currently underway, in particular the doubling of National Road No. 13, which links the governorates of Kasserine and Sfax via…

Tunisia has shown notable advancement in the global energy transition arena, surging 27 positions to secure the 62nd spot among 118 nations in the 2025 Energy Transition Index (ETI), a ranking published by the World Economic Forum (WEF). This marks a notable improvement from its 89th position in 2024, making Tunisia the second-highest ranked country in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Tunisia is noteworthy for its consistent progress toward a more sustainable and secure energy system, as evidenced by its overall score of 54.6 points. The Energy…

Tunisia’s 2025 grain harvest has delivered promising results, with approximately 575,100 tonnes collected by 22 June. This marks a major increase compared to the same period in 2019, when around 329,300 tonnes were gathered. The 2019 season is considered a reliable comparison due to similar agricultural conditions. Durum wheat makes up the largest share of the harvest, with around 350,900 tonnes collected. Barley follows at 195,700 tonnes, soft wheat at 26,900 tonnes, and triticale at 1,700 tonnes. Grains intended for consumption account for 96.8 per cent of the total harvest,…

The Tunisia-Nigeria Business Council (TNBC) was officially launched on the sidelines of the Afreximbank Annual Meetings, held from 25 to 28 June 2025 in Abuja (Nigeria), the Tunisian-African Business Council (TABC) announced on Wednesday. This new bilateral body, led by the TABC, is part of the overall strategy to strengthen economic partnerships between Tunisia and the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to establish a structured platform to promote trade, industrial and financial exchanges between Tunis and Abuja. On this occasion, Chris Eruba was appointed Chairman of the TNBC. His…

Tunisia aims to unlock an additional $518 million in untapped export potential with sub-Saharan Africa, a strategic move designed to bolster its presence within African value chains. This initiative underscores Tunisia’s ambition to forge enduring economic ties across the continent. Minister of Trade and Export Development, Samir Abid, highlighted that Tunisia, a member of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) since 2018, saw its trade with sub-Saharan countries reach $550 million by 2024, with exports accounting for $425 million. This represents an impressive average annual growth of 9.7 percent…