Category: National

Tunisia has marked a milestone in its medical history with the successful completion of its first robotic digestive system surgery. The landmark operation was performed last Tuesday at Charles Nicolle Hospital in Tunis. The 45-minute procedure, led by Dr. Ramzi Nouira and his team in collaboration with the anesthesia department headed by Dr. Aliya Jebri, was carried out safely and with high precision. The Ministry of Health confirmed the surgery was free of any post-operative complications. This new technology signals a major breakthrough for the country’s healthcare sector. It offers…

To tackle the legal insecurity that hinders entrepreneurs and small businesses, the national forum “Tech the Justice Gap: Justice for the Economy” will be held on November 18, 2025, at the Convention Centre in Tunis. Organized by HiiL Tunisia, the event will convene public decision-makers, economic actors, and civil society to explore how citizen-centered justice can unlock economic potential and drive inclusive growth. The forum will feature several key initiatives, including the official launch of the “Monde du Travail” (World of Work) platform developed with the Ministry of Social Affairs.…

View of the excavations at Henchir el Begar. Credit: Università Ca’Foscari Venezia  Archaeologists from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice have unearthed one of the largest Roman-era olive oil production facilities ever discovered, a massive industrial complex that underscores Tunisia’s pivotal role as the empire’s primary oil supplier. The discovery was made at the site of ancient Cillium, a border region in present-day Tunisia. The centerpiece is a monumental torcularium (a presshouse), identified as the second-largest such facility in the entire Roman Empire. Located at the site of Henchir el Begar, this frantoio was equipped with…

Tunisia, Libya, and Algeria are set to convene a second joint taskforce meeting to align their positions and implement common measures to curb irregular migration, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti announced. The minister, speaking during a parliamentary session on the 2026 state budget, also revealed that a new development project is being prepared for the key Ras Jedir border crossing with Libya, coordinated with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). Nafti outlined a broader vision for the border region, stating the goal is to transform Ras Jedir…

Global pharmaceutical giant Hikma has launched its third production facility in Tunisia, a 50-million-dinar (approx. €15 million) plant in the Sidi Thabet industrial zone, signaling strong foreign investor confidence and advancing the country’s ambitions to become a key player in the African and European drug market. The new unit, inaugurated in the presence of Tunisian officials, is set to produce a range of essential medicines targeting cardiovascular disease, diabetes, digestive issues, and nervous system disorders, as well as antibiotics. Minister of Health, Mustafa Farjani, hailed the project as a strategic…

Marking its National Tree Day, Tunisia has announced an ambitious “Green Belt” project, a cornerstone of a national strategy to combat severe environmental degradation and significantly expand its forest cover. The initiative, set to begin in 2026, aims to protect the country from desertification and sand encroachment. This effort is critical for a nation where current forest cover sits at just 8.5% of its total land area. The goal is to raise that figure to as much as 16% in the coming years. This push for afforestation comes as Tunisia’s…

Tunisia has repatriated approximately 10,000 irregular migrants so far this year, Foreign Minister Nafti announced on Tuesday, highlighting a large-scale operation as the nation faces mounting pressure from the European Union to curb Mediterranean crossings. The majority of those returned are from sub-Saharan African countries, according to the minister. In a statement to Parliament, Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti detailed that the repatriations were conducted through a voluntary return program, coordinated in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The program has involved organizing weekly flights to facilitate the…

A specialized training program in Tunisia is empowering K-12 educators to bring robotics and artificial intelligence directly into their classrooms, marking a significant step toward future-ready education in the region, edtechinnovationhub (ETIH) reports. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Tunisia’s Ministry of Education and the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO), provided educators with a comprehensive, hands-on journey. Teachers progressed from mastering fundamental skills to designing creative, real-world applications, gaining practical expertise in both robotics and AI. The curriculum was structured to build competency progressively. Participants began by…

Minister of Interior Khaled Ennouri met Ambassador Bassem Hassan, Egypt’s Ambassador to Tunisia. the meeting underscored the deep and longstanding cooperation between the two countries. Both sides voiced appreciation for the fruitful coordination in the security field, including the regular convening of the Joint Security Committee and the ongoing communication between the leadership of the two Interior Ministries and security agencies in both nations. The talk also focused on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in addressing growing common challenges—particularly in the areas of combating terrorism, transnational organized crime, irregular migration,…