AllAfrica News: Tunisia

President Kais Saied Orders Dissolution of 'Ittissalia Services' and Integration of Its Employees

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied ordered that the draft decree prohibiting subcontracting include the dissolution of "Ittissalia Services Company" and the integration of its employees.

Small Cabinet Meeting Focuses On Preparations for 2025-2026 Agricultural Season

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 3 -- A small Cabinet meeting was held on Tuesday at the Government Palace in Kasbah, chaired by Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri, to review preparations for the 2025-2026 agricultural season and ensure optimal conditions for its successful launch.

President Kais Saied Emphasises Tunisia's Need for New Legislation and Responsible Officials

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 3 -- President Kais Saied stressed during his meeting with Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri at the Carthage Palace on Monday that Tunisia needs new legislation across all sectors.

President of Republic Meets Defence Minister

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 3 -- President Kais Saied met with Minister of National Defence, Khaled Shili, at Carthage Palace Monday.

Interior Minister Condemns Killing of Tunisian in France During Call With French Counterpart

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 2 -- Interior Minister Khaled Nouri, on Monday evening, held a phone call with his French counterpart, Bruno Retailleau, during which he strongly condemned the crime that resulted in the death of Tunisian citizen Hichem Miraoui last Saturday in Béziers-sur-Argens (Var region, France).

Tunisia Shines With Its Cannetille and Gold Thread Embroidery in 'Au Fil De L'or' Exhibition in Paris

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 1 -- In an unprecedented tribute to the art of golden textiles across the centuries and civilisations, Tunisia shines with its cannetille embroidery and golden thread costumes at the Musée du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac, in Paris, as part of the temporary exhibition 'Au fil de l'Or.'

FM Nafti, in Cairo, Pushes for Inclusive Inter-Libyan Dialogue & Consensual Political Solution

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 31 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mohamed Ali Nafti reaffirmed, Saturday in Cairo, Tunisia's firm and consistent position for an inclusive inter-Libyan dialogue under the aegis of the United Nations and with the support of neighbouring countries, to reach a consensual political solution to end the conflict in Libya.

Head of State Chairs Council of Ministers, Vows to Continue Legislative Revolution in Social Sector

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 30 -- President Kais Saied chaired the Council of Ministers meeting at the Carthage Palace on Thursday.

Pakistan-Tunisia Cultural Bonds Celebrated in Music and Food Festival

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Tunis, May 28 (TAP/Ben Dhaou Nejiba)-In a vibrant celebration marking 67 years of diplomatic relations between the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of Tunisia, the Pakistani Embassy in Tunis, on Wednesday, hosted an exceptional cultural evening titled: "Pakistan Music and Food Festival."

President of Republic Reaffirms State's Commitment to Advancing Social Policy

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 29 -- President Kaïs Saïed met Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri, at the Carthage Palace on Wednesday, to review several draft legislative texts.

Eid Al-Adha, June 6 (Mufti of Republic)

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Wednesday, May 28, will be the first day of the month of Dhu al-Hijja 1446 of the Hegira, Mufti of the Republic Hichem Ben Mahmoud announced in a statement on Tuesday evening.

AfDB's Adesina Commends Diversified Cooperation Between Tunisia and Bank

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Abidjan, May 26 -- Outgoing President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group Akinwumi A. Adesina commended the diversified cooperation between Tunisia and his institution.

President Kaïs Saïed Receives Phone Call From South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed on Tuesday evening received a phone call from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, according to a statement from the Tunisian Presidency.

'Green Transition and Migration Key Priorities in EU-Tunisia Partnership' (Perrone) + Video

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- European Union's Ambassador to Tunisia, Giuseppe Perrone, reaffirmed the EU's commitment to supporting Tunisia's green transition and developing a comprehensive approach to irregular migration, while highlighting the strategic importance of the Tunisia-Italy electricity interconnection project, "ELMED."

President Kais Saied - 'No More Marginalistion, Tunisians' Dignity Is a Red Line' [upd 1]

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied received two young men, Walid Jed from the delegation of Mezzouna (Sidi Bouzid Governorate) and Wassim Majdi from the city of Bizerte, on Wednesday afternoon at the Carthage Palace.