Category: Editorial

As nearly two million Tunisian students prepare to return to school, the issue of digital security within educational institutions has never been more critical. The ongoing digitization of education and the proliferation of connected devices have made schools and pupils prime targets for cybercriminals. The key cybersecurity statistics for Tunisia in 2024 paint a stark picture: 23 million threats detected, a 140% increase in ransomware attacks in just one year, and an average of 1,308 attacks per week—a 28% rise since the end of 2023. These figures point to a…

The numbers are undeniably impressive. As of late July, over 5.3 million tourists have chosen Tunisia for their holidays, not only surpassing last year’s figures but soaring 16% above pre-pandemic benchmarks. With tourism revenues climbing to nearly TND 4 billion and hotel occupancy on the rise, the sector is on track to smash records, potentially welcoming 11 million visitors by the end of 2025. This is more than just a recovery; it is a resounding vote of confidence. After years of struggle, Tunisia is firmly back on the map as…

The delay of the Global Sumud Flotilla’s departure from Tunisia may appear to be a minor logistical setback—a matter of weather conditions, ship readiness, and coordination. Yet the symbolism of this fleet sailing from Tunis to Gaza carries weight far beyond the Mediterranean waters it will cross. Tunisia, with its long-standing tradition of solidarity with the Palestinian people, is once again at the heart of an international effort to challenge one of the most enduring blockades in modern history. The flotilla is more than a convoy of boats; it is…

Instead of condemning the barbaric war against the Palestinians and alleviating their extreme suffering and sorrow that history has not witnessed such an atrocity, Donald Trump has once again seized the opportunity to support Israel despite its horrendous crimes. Trump’s latest bizarre position in a post about his truth, in which he promised that there would be “hell to pay” in the Middle East if all the prisoners held by Palestinian factions in Gaza were not released. It seems that nothing will change for the Palestinian people and the Middle…

The Tunisian media recently reported that, after the bad news of the stabbing of a teacher in a classroom in the city of Bardo and other terrible stories that happened during the last decade, three students were arrested on suspicion of setting fire to the director’s office of their school in the city of Monastir. Such bad news occur from time to time and make us sad and worried because violence seems to be increasing. Despite the lack of data on this phenomenon, the picture of this complex problem is…

Tunisians go to the polls on Saturday 6 October to vote in a presidential election that is expected to be won by the incumbent president. Whatever the outcome, it is essential that all conditions for a free and fair election are met and that young people, who make up the majority of Tunisia’s population, play an active role in the electoral process. Whoever wins, it is important to achieve a high turnout for fair elections and to pave the way for greater stability, coexistence and political consensus. Despite the concerted…

In recent times, there has been growing concern about the prevalence of biased and provocative press articles and reports in some foreign media outlets. These reports have presented themselves as exemplars of “trusted journalism,” yet regrettably, this is not an accurate reflection of their recent output. The aforementioned media outlets have been engaging in a pattern of abusive journalism, characterised by a lack of objectivity and a proclivity towards sensationalism. This has been perceived by political analysts as part of a concerted media campaign in the lead-up to the Tunisian…

Netanyahu has once again seized the opportunity to carry out his brutal attacks on the displaced and defenceless Palestinians under the skies of the city of Rafah (the last security zone), which has been transformed into a closed military zone and the scene of Israeli military operations. The disastrous and painful situation in which the Palestinians find themselves in this new devastated city shows us their tragic and disastrous long-term fate. What can we say to the displaced Palestinians, crammed into Rafah, who remain alive, waiting to be frightened away…