Category: National

Italy and Tunisia have entered a new phase of migration cooperation, implementing a multi-pronged strategy that combines strict border enforcement with expanded legal entry channels and economic development projects. A key component is a new three-year memorandum effective January 2026, allowing 4,000 non-seasonal Tunisian workers to enter Italy annually under simplified visa procedures. The agreement aims to address Italian labor shortages while offering a legal alternative to dangerous sea crossings. Data suggests a shift is underway: while over 66,000 migrants reached Italy by sea in 2025, arrivals from Tunisia plummeted…

A new continent-wide analysis reveals stark disparities in the daily living experience across Africa, with Tunisia emerging as a standout for balanced, secure, and comfortable urban life. The Numbeo 2026 Quality of Life Index, which synthesizes resident surveys on factors from purchasing power and safety to healthcare and climate, has ranked Tunisia second highest on the continent. With an overall index score of 117.6, Tunisia places just behind South Africa (150.9) and ahead of Morocco (114.1), Kenya (99.4), and Egypt (81.9). The data highlights Tunisia’s relative strengths in key areas…

Senior education officials from Libya and Tunisia have taken concrete steps toward a formal collaboration agreement aimed at modernizing training programs and integrating artificial intelligence into their educational systems. The push for a bilateral pact was the central focus of a working visit to Tunisia by a high-level Libyan delegation from the Ministry of Education of the Government of National Unity. The delegation was headed by Mohammed Ghouma, Director of the General Center for Training and Educational Development. According to a ministry statement published on Sunday, the proposed agreement is…

Tunisia could harness artificial intelligence to forge a renewed social contract, centering on a “national collective intelligence” for the common good. This is the core argument of a pivotal study from the Tunisian Institute for Strategic Studies (ITES), which frames AI not merely as a technological tool but as a lever for reinventing the state’s social role. Titled “Artificial Intelligence, a Lever for the Social Role of the State,” the ITES analysis posits AI as a transformative accelerator for socio-economic development. The study defines the state’s social role comprehensively: ensuring…

 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…

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…

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…

The Governorate of Gafsa has formalized a partnership with Qatar Charity for the construction of a new, fully-equipped primary school. The agreement was signed Tuesday in a ceremony overseen by Gafsa Governor Mr. Slim Ferouja and Ms. Karima Boussalmi, Director of the Qatar Charity Office in Tunisia. The project targets the Al-Amal neighborhood in the Om Laarayes delegation, an area identified as needing enhanced schooling facilities. Slated for completion at an estimated cost of 3 million Tunisian dinars, the new institution is designed as a modern, integrated educational complex. Plans…

The Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) conducted a specialized virtual training session on December 17, 2020, for liaison officers from across the Arab world. The session aimed to enhance coordination and digital management capabilities within the region’s national education bodies. Officials from 16 Arab nations participated, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Iraq, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Kuwait, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Mauritania, and Yemen. The training focused on the use of ALECSO’s new interactive platform, designed to streamline communication and project management. Liaison…