Category: National

 Chinese tech leader Huawei and Tunisia’s Computing Center of Al-Khawarizmi (CCK) convened a strategic seminar on Monday. The focus: leveraging cutting-edge technology to revolutionize the nation’s smart education and telemedicine sectors. The event highlighted a key joint achievement: the launch of North Africa’s first dedicated educational and scientific research cloud platform. According to Feng Qiyou, President of Huawei Cloud Northern Africa, the platform now serves over 450 educational and research bodies, including 14 Tunisian universities, providing “all-round support” for collaboration, online teaching, and resource sharing. A major breakthrough, Feng noted,…

 In a major address to the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Global Forum on Sunday, the foreign minister called for a profound evolution in global dialogue, shifting focus from civilizational exchange to a foundational “Alliance for Humanity.” Mr. Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, delivered Tunisia’s national statement during the general debate of the Forum’s 11th edition, held in the Saudi capital on December 14-15, 2025. Speaking under the theme “Two Decades of Dialogue for Humanity,” Minister Nafti framed the gathering as a pivotal…

The Florida Board of Governors unanimously confirmed Moez Limayem Friday as the ninth president of the University of South Florida, approving a compensation package that could exceed $1.8 million annually and placing him at the helm during a period of significant political transition for the state’s public universities. Limayem, the current president of the University of North Florida, will succeed retiring USF President Rhea Law. His appointment marks a departure from a recent trend of political appointments to Florida’s university leadership, as he is one of the few nonpolitical figures…

The contract for the construction and equipping of the King Salman bin Abdulaziz University Hospital in Kairouan was formally signed Wednesday at the Ministry of Health. The signing ceremony was attended by Tunisia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Mustapha Ferjani, the Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, and the Governor of Kairouan, Zakir Barqawi. The event also included representatives from the contracting companies charged with execution and several government bodies. In his address, Minister Ferjani stated that the project falls within the framework of the direct and continuous…

The European Union has formally placed Tunisia on its list of so-called “safe countries of origin,” a controversial move that will lead to the rapid rejection of most asylum applications from Tunisian nationals. The decision, ratified by the EU Council on Monday, marks a significant hardening of Europe’s migration policy. Under the new classification, Tunisians can still apply for asylum, but their claims will now undergo an “accelerated procedure” and are presumed to be unfounded. To succeed, applicants must provide compelling personal evidence of a genuine risk of persecution, a…

The Council of Europe and Tunisia’s École Nationale d’Administration (ENA) led a specialized workshop on November 4-5, 2025. The event assembled 23 regional governance units (cellules de gouvernance) to equip officials with digital strategies for ensuring transparency and accountability in how public contracts are awarded. The intensive two-day session blended expert analysis with hands-on group exercises. Participants dissected the entire procurement cycle, pinpointing vulnerabilities to corrupt practices and rehearsing the application of countermeasures. These included forensic audits, integrity pacts, and robust whistleblower protections. A central focus was the role of…

President Kais Saied received Omani Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment Promotion Qais bin Mohammed Al Yousef at the Carthage Palace on Saturday, December 6th. At the outset of the meeting, President Saied highlighted the distinguished historical relations binding Tunisia and the Sultanate of Oman. He emphasized that the ties between the two nations are long-standing, deeply rooted, and evidenced by numerous historical milestones. These include the school established in Muscat by Tunisian teacher Mohamed Ali Boudhina in the early 20th century during the reign of Sultan Taimur bin Faisal.…

 In a late-night session on Thursday, the Assembly of People’s Representatives gave final approval to the contentious 2026 Finance Bill. The comprehensive legislation passed with 89 votes in favour, 23 against, and 12 abstentions. The vote culminated a day of debate, dominated by the reintroduction and adoption of a key measure: a new “wealth tax” on high-value personal assets. Article 50, which establishes the tax, was pushed through by Finance Minister Michket Slama Khaldi during an article-by-article review, despite having been previously rejected by the Finance and Budget Committee. The…