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IsDB and Livelihood Fund partners lead discussions on gender-inclusive financing and infrastructure at 69th session of UN Commission on Status of Women

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A high-level panel discussion hosted by the IsDB-managed Lives and Livelihoods Fund on the sidelines of the 69th annual session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women concluded with a call for strengthening gender-inclusive financing and social infrastructure to accelerate the achievement of gender equality and women’s empowerment. The side event, titled “Harnessing Innovative Financing and Gender Social Infrastructure to Promote Women’s Empowerment,” featured two inspiring and thought-provoking sessions that addressed key issues affecting women in IDB member countries. The event was opened by Mr. Hamid Ajibai…

Information day on “Reducing food waste: stakes, solutions and collective actions”

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An information day on “Reducing food waste: stakes, solutions and collective actions” was held on Friday, February 28, 2025 at the Mechtel Hotel in Tunis. The day was organized by the Institut National de la Consommation (INC), in collaboration with FAO Tunis, to raise awareness of the importance of reducing food waste and to announce the launch of a national strategy to reduce food waste. The topics covered included the presentation of experiences adopted nationwide and in certain countries to reduce food waste, as well as the current data on…

A spiritual journey that only Liberta can offer

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Liberta Travel and Tourism, a pioneer in the field of organizing Hajj and Umrah trips, has managed to win the trust of Tunisians, thanks to its great efforts in organizing, good management and the ability to work under all conditions, in addition to its very reasonable prices for the high-end services it provides. It is not easy for a Hajj and Umrah company to gain the trust of all segments of society and all categories, as it won the bet after it was able to be the number one in…

Africa must look beyond USAID

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The loss of the agency, which spends billions on aid and supports programmes such as Power Africa, could be a huge blow to the continent. At midnight on Friday 7 February thousands of staff at the US Agency for International Development (USAID) were due to be placed on “administrative leave”. Those working overseas on aid programmes have been told to prepare to return to the United States, African Business reports in an article by Ben Payton (Ben is Energy and Infrastructure Reporter at African Business). The Trump administration has already…

An open letter to Donald trump

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Mr. President, I come from Tunisia, a country which began the process to ban slavery in 1841 and ratified it in 1846. Not just the first Muslim country but one of the first in Africa and ahead of many European and South American’s states, including your country. I honestly believe that your statement on displacing the Palestinian inhabitants of Gaza for you to claim ownership of their ancestral land is absurd. First you give Israel the weapons to destroy Gaza’s infrastructure and give its extremist radical leaders the green light…

Africa’s Oldest Olive Tree Stands Strong in Tunisia

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A majestic olive tree in the northern Tunisian town of Echraf in El Haouaria holds the title of Africa’s oldest olive tree. The tree, believed to date back to the Phoenician era, covers an impressive 220 square meters and stands ten meters tall. Its roots delve 21 meters underground, and its branches spread an astonishing 12 meters. The Tunisian Olive Institute has officially recognized the Echraf olive tree as the continent’s oldest, surpassing the 900-year-old Akkarit olive tree in southern Tunisia. Despite its age, the tree continues to produce olives,…

Kairouan Carpets: Tunisian Heritage Craft on Brink of Extinction

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The renowned carpet industry of Kairouan, Tunisia, is on the brink of extinction due to a confluence of challenges, including rising raw material costs, declining demand, weak marketing strategies, and competition from imported products, particularly from China. Once a vital source of income for thousands of Tunisian families, Kairouan carpets are famous for their long wool, vibrant colors, and authentic Arabic designs and engravings. Traditionally, skilled women meticulously hand-wove these intricate pieces. These carpets are crafted from natural wool or pure silk, distinguished by a border of parallel stripes that…

Jabeur finds it ‘hard to breathe’ as asthma flares up

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Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur gets medical attention during her match against Colombia’s Camila Osorio on Thursday A bad bout of asthma nearly derailed the comeback of former world No 2 Ons Jabeur at the Australian Open on Thursday, with the Tunisian saying she found it hard to breathe and nearly gave up in her second-round victory. The 30-year-old three-time Grand Slam finalist is aiming to get back to the top after a shoulder injury last year threatened her career. But she said asthma was now becoming an issue. Jabeur, ranked 39,…

Adelaide International 2025: Jabeur beats Collins to step up comeback ahead of Melbourne

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Photo Credit: Getty Images Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur stepped up her comeback ahead of the Australian Open by beating fourth seed Danielle Collins 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Adelaide International. The 40th-ranked Tunisian wildcard, who last week reached the Brisbane quarterfinals, had a shoulder injury last year that kept her off court after August. Collins, the 2022 Australian Open runner-up who cancelled a retirement scheduled for the end of 2024, was playing her first WTA match since September. Jabeur faces Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva in the last 16 and said she relied…

Tunisia’s Tourism Revenue Reaches New Heights, with a 7.8% Increase in 2024 and More Than 10 Million Tourists Expected to Arrive

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Tunisia’s tourism sector has experienced a significant boost, with revenues reaching an impressive $2.3 billion by December 20, 2024. This marks a 7.8% increase in tourism revenue compared to the same period last year, reflecting the growing appeal of Tunisia as a tourist destination. With over ten million tourists expected to visit the country by the end of 2024, Tunisia’s tourism industry is on track to achieve record-breaking revenues, Travel And Tour World reports. The surge in tourism revenue has also played a crucial role in strengthening Tunisia’s foreign currency…