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Tunisian Inflation Cools to Near Five-Year Low, Extending Downward Trend

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Consumer price growth slowed for the fourth consecutive month in October, dropping to its lowest level since March 2021, driven by easing costs in key sectors including food and hospitality. Tunisia’s inflation rate continued its downward trajectory in October 2025, easing to 4.9% from 5.0% the previous month, according to recent data. This marks the fourth straight month of declining price growth, offering a measure of relief to households and policymakers. The October reading represents the softest pace of inflation in over four and a half years. The deceleration was…

Tunisia and Italy Launch ‘TANIT’ Project to Combat Water Scarcity with Recycled Wastewater

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Tunisia and Italy officially launched the TANIT project on November 3, 2025, a major bilateral program designed to promote the use of treated wastewater for agriculture and bolster food security. The initiative, implemented under the 2025-2027 Tunisia-Italy cooperation framework and aligned with Italy’s strategic “Mattei Plan” for Africa, involves key partners including the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation, the Italian Deposit and Consignment Fund, and the International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies (CIHEAM) in Bari. The project will channel treated wastewater to irrigate approximately 11,500 hectares of state-owned farmland, a substantial…

Tunisian Startup WildyNess Secures Pre-Seed Funding to Scale Sustainable Travel Marketplace

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Tunisian startup WildyNess has closed an undisclosed pre-seed funding round to accelerate the growth of its sustainable travel marketplace across North Africa and the Middle East, signaling investor confidence in a tourism model focused on authenticity and direct community impact. The round was co-led by the Bridging Angels network and the African Diaspora Network, marking a strategic first investment in the region’s travel tech ecosystem. Founded in 2021 by engineers Achraf Aouadi and Rym Bourguib, WildyNess operates a B2C and B2B2C marketplace that connects conscious travelers with unique, curated experiences.…

97 Films from 62 Countries to Compete at Doha Film Festival 2025

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The inaugural edition of the Doha Film Festival is set to bring together a remarkable lineup of 97 films from 62 countries, alongside an impressive roster of international and regional guests, when it takes place from November 20 to 28 in the Qatari capital. Renowned filmmaker Steven Soderbergh, Egyptian-American comedian Ramy Youssef, and British-Ghanaian actress Michaela Coel are among the festival’s high-profile attendees. Soderbergh and Coel will participate in a special screening of “Christopher’s”, acquired by Neon, which had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival. Other highlights…

Red Sea Film Festival to Spotlight Acclaimed Tunisian, Spanish Titles in 2025 Lineup

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The Red Sea International Film Festival will feature two highly anticipated special screenings at its fifth edition in December 2025, presenting the Saudi premieres of Tunisia’s “The Voice of Hind Rajab” and Spain’s Oscar-submitted “The Path.” Scheduled for December 4–13 in Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad district, the festival will showcase Kaouther Ben Hania’s powerful hybrid documentary-drama, which reconstructs the final hours of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza. The film uses a striking visual approach to confront the human cost of war. Alongside it, Oliver Laxe’s “The Path”—a Cannes 2025…

Arab Film Festival Berlin Launches Open Call for 2026 Edition

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 The Arab Film Festival Berlin (AFFB), Germany’s largest cinema event dedicated to Arab-language film, has announced an open call for submissions for its 17th edition, scheduled for April 22-28, 2026. The festival, organized by the non-profit Arab Center for Arts and Film Culture, serves as a crucial platform for innovative filmmaking from the Arab world and its diaspora. Since its founding in 2009, the event has worked to challenge stereotypes and present new perspectives on Arab culture and history through cinema. The program is structured around two main sections: Beyond…

Ithra Names Six Finalists for Landmark 10th ‘Iqra’a’ Reading Competition

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The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) has revealed the six finalists for the tenth edition of its prestigious ‘Iqra’a’ (Read) competition. The finalists, representing five Arab nations, will compete for the “Reader of the Year” title at the grand finale on December 5-6, 2025. Marking a decade of promoting literacy and cultural dialogue, this year’s theme, “The Impact of Reading Never Fades,” attracted a record 192,000 participants. The finalists are Abdulilah Al-Bahrani (Saudi Arabia), Ameen Chaabane (Tunisia), Younes Al-Issaoui and Hiba Yamout (Morocco), Sarah Ben Ammar (Algeria), and…

Tunisian Business Council Wins Top Award at FOCIA Forum in Guinea

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The Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) was awarded the Premier Prize at the FOCIA 2025 Forum held in Conakry, recognizing its pivotal role in advancing continental economic cooperation. The award was presented to TABC President Anis Jaziri, citing his personal commitment and the organization’s structured approach to economic diplomacy. It highlights TABC’s vision for deeper regional integration and its success in networking African economic stakeholders. The ceremony occurred during a multi-sector TABC economic mission to Guinea from October 28 to November 2, timed with the forum. The Tunisian delegation, comprising…

European Tourists Return to Tunisia’s Gafsa in Landmark Visit

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European Tourists Return After 14 Years as Government Pushes for Regional Tourism Revival A group of 160 European tourists arrived in the Tunisian city of Gafsa on Tuesday, marking the first significant visit of its kind in over 14 years and signaling a potential revival for the region’s tourism industry. The arrival is a direct result of a strategic push by Tunisia’s Ministry of Tourism to diversify the nation’s tourism sector beyond its coastal resorts. A recent government directive has encouraged the promotion of lesser-known inland destinations, positioning Gafsa as…

Boxing Film “Giant” Opens the Fifth Edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival

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The Red Sea International Film Festival has announced that its fifth edition will open with the highly anticipated boxing drama “Giant”, directed by British-Indian filmmaker Rowan Athale. The film tells the inspiring true story of British-Yemeni boxing legend Prince Naseem “Naz” Hamed and will have its Middle East and North Africa premiere on December 4, 2025. “Giant” stars Egyptian-British actor Amir El-Masry as Prince Naseem Hamed, tracing his remarkable journey from humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming a world champion and one of the most iconic figures in British boxing.…