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Transport ministry hits the buffers in hunt for railway funds

Tunisia has just set out the goals of its national railway strategy and a lot of funding still needs to be found.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 01.07.2022

Security equipment dealer Jean Ruiz arrested in Tunis on way to Tripoli

Tunisian investigators suspect the French national Jean Ruiz of trying to bring communication jammers manufactured by the Chinese firm Hytera into Libya, and perhaps even Tunisia, without authorisation.

Subscribers only Business 30.06.2022

Tunis seeks backers for struggling PPP infrastructure projects

In addition to existing projects such as the Sfax tramway and desalination plants, the Tunisian government has several longer-term ecological and energy-based ideas in the pipeline. These include a phosphate pipeline facility and the development of green hydrogen. Now it needs to work out the financing.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 30.06.2022

German President tries to re-establish contact between Kais Saied and G7 countries

The EU and the ambassadors of the G7 countries are trying to arrange a joint meeting with Tunisian president Kais Saied to preserve contact with Carthage Palace while the head of state is in the process of finalising the draft of the new constitution.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.06.2022

After Lebanon, PPP specialist Ziad-Alexandre Hayek looks to Tunis

Public-private partnership (PPP) projects were at the heart of last week's Tunisia Investment Forum. The attending specialists included Ziad-Alexandre Hayek, who from 2006 to 2019 ran the Lebanese state entity in charge of privatisation and PPPs.

Subscribers only Business 28.06.2022

One month before referendum, election body struggles to hire

Ahead of July's constitutional referendum, the entity that manages ballots in Tunisia, is on a recruitment drive. Potential poll monitors and organisers, however, are hardly lining up for the work.

Subscribers only Politics 22.06.2022

German railway industry to pitch to Tunisia and Morocco

The German train industry continues to roll out the red carpet in North Africa. It is taking part in a trip organised by the Tunisian-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) for a delegation of a dozen representatives to Tunis from 26 to 29 June.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 21.06.2022

Energy minister Neila Gonji pushes industry towards renewable electricity

The Tunisian government, which is under pressure from its lenders and high gas prices, is trying to speed up construction of new wind and solar power plants, particularly those destined to supply electricity to cement and other industrial producers.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 16.06.2022

SCET and Suez clean up in privatisation of wastewater management

Segor, co-owned by the Tunisian engineering firm SCET and the French utility giant Suez, has emerged as the big winner after the state decided to outsource the management of its sanitation facilities.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 10.06.2022

Inner Circle
UGTT trade union at heart of economic and political negotiations with Kais Saied

The powerful UGTT trade union has reaffirmed its role as a key player in Tunisian politics by refusing to participate in the national dialogue as defined by President Kais Saied. Noureddine Taboubi, its secretary-general, is taking part in negotiations with the IMF and at the Carthage Palace with the head of state.

Subscribers only Politics 03.06.2022

Noureddine Taboubi, secretary-general of the UGTT.

MBDA and Saab vie for army's future anti-aircraft systems

The Tunisian government's deepening financial crisis has not entirely put the breaks on the armed forces' spending spree. @MBDA_Talents @Saab #Tunisia

Subscribers only Defence, Business 01.06.2022

UAE's Bukhatir wins appeal over Tunis Sports City

The Tunisian subsidiary of the Emirati group Bukhatir, in charge of the construction of Tunis Sport City, has won its appeal against the Société de Promotion du Lac de Tunis, now known as Al Buhaira Invest.

Subscribers only Business 26.05.2022

The Tunis Sports City project led by the Bukhatir Group.

New French foreign minister chooses her North Africa adviser

Having appointed her chief of staff and her Africa adviser, the new French foreign minister Catherine Colonna has just picked her North Africa and Middle East adviser.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 25.05.2022

Member of the Permanent Mission of France to the UN Wadid Benaabou on April 20, 2022.

AeroVironment drones are only fruit of vanishing cooperation with Pentagon

With the delivery of eight RQ-20 Pumas bought with US funds, the Tunisian army now hopes to order other small observation drones. But the renewal of its combat fleet and training aircraft is at a standstill and hinges on Tunis improving its links with the Biden administration.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 25.05.2022

France to expel illegal migrants on Corsica Linea ferries

France's interior ministry is to use ferries to send Algerian and Tunisian illegal immigrants back to their home countries. Secure cabins will be installed on the ships and an escort will be present during the journey.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.05.2022

How Al Ghurair is ensuring wheat supplies for its north African clients

The trading company Al Ghurair Resources, the second largest importer of wheat to Algeria and a frequent bidder for contracts in Egypt and Sudan, is banking on cereals from the Americas to replace supplies from Ukraine, where it had a subsidiary.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders, Business 20.05.2022

Extra marines to protect US embassy in Tunis

The non-replacement of the US ambassador to Tunisia Donald Blome, whose mandate ended in April, has not prevented the State Department from further boosting the security of its mission in Tunis.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 20.05.2022

Central banks of Libya and Tunisia keep it in the family

The governor of the Libyan central bank has given his Tunisian counterpart's wife a seat on the board of one of the bank's Italian subsidiaries.

Subscribers only Business 19.05.2022

Tunis defaults on legal costs to ICSID in BFT case

Tunisia has failed to make its final payment to the World Bank arbitration tribunal, which could result in it being ordered to pay several hundred million dollars in compensation to ABCI Investments. Proceedings are unlikely to be suspended.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 18.05.2022

Business as usual for PM Bouden despite persistent rumours

The resignation of Najla Bouden is once more much discussed in Tunisia's corridors of power. The PM already tried to quit at the start of the year but it was rejected by President Saied.

Subscribers only Politics 17.05.2022

Concerned European Parliament to send its Human Rights Committee to Tunis

A delegation of MEPs will visit Tunis to monitor human rights in the country and assess the political situation. The visit was prompted by the critical report of a previous delegation to the EU Foreign Affairs Committee.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.05.2022

Doubts persist over Francophonie summit in November

A press conference should be held in late May or early June to reassure the Organisation internationale de la francophonie and francophone states intending to attend the summit slated for later this year. Preparations are underway, but not everyone is convinced that the event will go ahead.

Subscribers only Politics 13.05.2022

OIF secretary-general Louise Mushikiwabo with Tunisian president Kaïs Saïed in June 2021.

Mongi Hamdi enters race for UN Special Envoy seat in Libya

The former Tunisian foreign minister, who previously led the UN mission in Mali, has joined the list of candidates vying for the highly exposed role of UN special envoy to Libya. While he has yet to gain President Kais Saied's support, he has been backed by Algiers.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.05.2022

Mongi Hamdi, former Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Macron puts pressure on Saied, but Paris plays it safe in Brussels

A conversation between the French and Tunisian heads of state last week was frank. Macron told Saied he was concerned both by the economic crisis in Tunisia and by his counterpart's political choices. But within the EU, France remains much less critical than other member countries.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 11.05.2022

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Tunisian counterpart Kaïs Saïed.

Sonede steps up a gear on Japan-financed Sfax desalination plant

Tunisia's National Company for the Exploitation and Distribution of Water has awarded a new contract worth around €7m to oversee the future desalination plant in Sfax.

Subscribers only Business 05.05.2022

Prime Minister Najla Bouden and Japanese ambassador Shinsuke Shimizu during the laying of the first stone of the future desalination plant in Sfax.

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Tunisia

Transport ministry hits the buffers in hunt for railway funds

Security equipment dealer Jean Ruiz arrested in Tunis on way to Tripoli

Tunis seeks backers for struggling PPP infrastructure projects

German President tries to re-establish contact between Kais Saied and G7 countries

After Lebanon, PPP specialist Ziad-Alexandre Hayek looks to Tunis

One month before referendum, election body struggles to hire

German railway industry to pitch to Tunisia and Morocco

Energy minister Neila Gonji pushes industry towards renewable electricity

SCET and Suez clean up in privatisation of wastewater management

Inner Circle
UGTT trade union at heart of economic and political negotiations with Kais Saied

MBDA and Saab vie for army's future anti-aircraft systems

UAE's Bukhatir wins appeal over Tunis Sports City

New French foreign minister chooses her North Africa adviser

AeroVironment drones are only fruit of vanishing cooperation with Pentagon

France to expel illegal migrants on Corsica Linea ferries

How Al Ghurair is ensuring wheat supplies for its north African clients

Extra marines to protect US embassy in Tunis

Central banks of Libya and Tunisia keep it in the family

Tunis defaults on legal costs to ICSID in BFT case

Business as usual for PM Bouden despite persistent rumours

Concerned European Parliament to send its Human Rights Committee to Tunis

Doubts persist over Francophonie summit in November

Mongi Hamdi enters race for UN Special Envoy seat in Libya

Macron puts pressure on Saied, but Paris plays it safe in Brussels

Sonede steps up a gear on Japan-financed Sfax desalination plant

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Tunisia

Transport ministry hits the buffers in hunt for railway funds

Security equipment dealer Jean Ruiz arrested in Tunis on way to Tripoli

Tunis seeks backers for struggling PPP infrastructure projects

German President tries to re-establish contact between Kais Saied and G7 countries

After Lebanon, PPP specialist Ziad-Alexandre Hayek looks to Tunis

One month before referendum, election body struggles to hire

German railway industry to pitch to Tunisia and Morocco

Energy minister Neila Gonji pushes industry towards renewable electricity

SCET and Suez clean up in privatisation of wastewater management

Inner Circle UGTT trade union at heart of economic and political negotiations with Kais Saied

MBDA and Saab vie for army's future anti-aircraft systems

UAE's Bukhatir wins appeal over Tunis Sports City

New French foreign minister chooses her North Africa adviser

AeroVironment drones are only fruit of vanishing cooperation with Pentagon

France to expel illegal migrants on Corsica Linea ferries

How Al Ghurair is ensuring wheat supplies for its north African clients

Extra marines to protect US embassy in Tunis

Central banks of Libya and Tunisia keep it in the family

Tunis defaults on legal costs to ICSID in BFT case

Business as usual for PM Bouden despite persistent rumours

Concerned European Parliament to send its Human Rights Committee to Tunis

Doubts persist over Francophonie summit in November

Mongi Hamdi enters race for UN Special Envoy seat in Libya

Macron puts pressure on Saied, but Paris plays it safe in Brussels

Sonede steps up a gear on Japan-financed Sfax desalination plant

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UGTT trade union at heart of economic and political negotiations with Kais Saied