Stories from Tunisia

Tunisian Minister of Economy and Planning Sami Abdel Hafiz met with a delegation from Taiqing Electronics. The Chinese company has chosen Tunisia as its first destination for production outside of China.

The Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Tunis sentenced a former general manager of a public company to 11 years in prison. The sentencing was announced in a statement released by the President this morning.

The African Editors Forum has formally handed over a petition to the Tunisian president through various embassies. The forum is petitioning the president as the primary duty bearer regarding the protection of journalists.

A total of 64 projects have been approved under the Matéi plan, with most still in the writing phase. Tunisia, Algeria, and Ivory Coast are the main beneficiaries. The plan focuses on six intervention areas: health, water, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and training.

The second edition of the Bizerte Marathon is scheduled to begin on May 10 at 8:00 AM. Registration for the event opens at 7:00 AM at the Sidi Salem gate. The marathon will feature four different race categories including a 1 km race, a 5 km race, and a 10 km challenge.

Tunisia is discussing cybercrime and fraud schemes that have resulted in losses of 800,000 euros. The discussion occurred during a segment on national and world news. The furniture and seating salon Expo is scheduled from May 1 to May 10, 2026, at the Eastern Exhibition Center.

A new diabetes medication has been launched in Tunisia. The treatment is characterized by a unique administration method involving a single weekly injection. Dr. Leila Abid, a cardiologist and vascular specialist at Ledy Chakir Hospital, provided details on the release. A new medication for type 2 diabetes has entered the Tunisian market.

Club Africain secured a victory against Stade Tunisien during the 28th round of the Ligue Professionnelle 1 football championship. Osama Sehili scored both goals for Club Africain, with the first occurring in the 52nd minute. The match took place in Tunisia.

Tunis Highway Company announced on Sunday evening that an exit ramp heading toward Herakla will be closed. The closure is scheduled from Monday, May 4, to Friday, May 8. Daily restrictions will be in effect from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM during this period.

Police are investigating after unknown individuals robbed graves in Yakouti village. A neighbor reported seeing five or six people fleeing the scene around 12:30 PM. The theft was discovered the following morning by a person arriving to perform prayers at the graves.