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[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, June 2 -- President Kaïs Saïed met on Monday at Carthage Palace, Crispin Mbadu Phanzu, Minister Delegate to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of Francophonie and the Congolese Diaspora of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who delivered a written message from Congolese President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 31 -- President of Kaïs Saïed visited the Ariana Governorate on Sunday evening in an unannounced visit, during which he met with a number of citizens in different areas of the governorate and listened to their concerns, in the presence of the regional governor.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- An official ceremony marking Africa Day was held on Monday evening in the capital under the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to achieve Agenda 2063."

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 26 -- President Kais Saïed granted a presidential pardon to 1,187 prisoners on the occasion of Eid al-Adha, the presidency announced on Tuesday.

[CPJ] New York -- The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the continued judicial harassment of lawyer and media commentator Sonia Dahmani, amid escalating attacks on press freedom in Tunisia, including the obstruction of journalists covering public protests. The sustained targeting of journalists, commentators, and independent voices signals a dangerous deterioration of civic space and media freedom in the country.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Thursday afternoon at Carthage Palace Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania to Tunisia, Ali Ould Sidi Ali, who paid a farewell visit to the Head of State on the occasion of the end of his mission in Tunisia.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Tunis-Afrique-Presse (TAP) news agency signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding for cooperation and news exchange with Portuguese news agency LUSA, aiming to strengthen media cooperation and develop the exchange of news content between the two institutions.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The United Nations General Assembly reached a major legal milestone on May 20, 2026, by adopting Resolution "A/80/L.65," which transforms climate commitments into international legal obligations. The text secured a broad majority of 141 votes, while Tunisia opted to abstain.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed made an unannounced visit on Tuesday to several areas in the governorate of Nabeul, including Marsa Al Oumara, Al Mangaa, and Retiba in the Takelsa district. He later traveled to Korbous, where he observed violations involving public property and met with local residents to hear their concerns.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Protecting Tunisia's national economy and population from climate disruptions requires financing estimated at $ 29 billion for the period 2026-2035, accounting for 53% of the total financing needs of the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), recently presented during a national debate organised by the National Forum of Adaptation to Climate Change (FNACC).

[WHO] The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Tunisia as having eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. This is a major milestone in the country's public health journey, coming after decades of sustained national effort.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Ahmed Gaddeh) - United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of United Nations Office for Project Services Jorge Moreira da Silva said Tunisia has become a "country of huge opportunities" capable of serving as a diplomatic and operational bridge between Europe, Africa and the Arab world, while stressing the importance of strengthening multilateralism in a world facing what he described as a "poly-crisis" context.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met on Wednesday at Carthage Palace, Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri.

[CPJ] New York -- For years, Tunisia was viewed as one of the few post-Arab Spring success stories for press freedom in the region. In the decade following the 2011 revolution, journalists gained greater space to investigate corruption, criticize authorities, and report more openly than anywhere else in North Africa. Those gains, while incomplete, marked a significant break from decades of authoritarian control over the media.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 12 -- Tunisia is counting on start-ups to build a development model based on innovation and flexibility, Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzeri said on the sidelines of her participation in the Africa Forward Summit, co-organised by Kenya and France on May 11-12 in Nairobi.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- Prime Minister Sara Zaafrani Zenzri took part on Tuesday in the opening session of the Africa-France Summit, held under the theme "Africa Forward: Partnerships between Africa and France for Innovation and Growth" at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 12 -- President Kaïs Saïed called for thorough preparation for national exams at all educational levels, emphasizing the importance of ensuring smooth and effective exam conditions nationwide.

[Shabelle] Tunis -- Somalia's Ambassador to Algeria and non-resident envoy to Tunisia, Yusuf Ahmed Hassan, on Wednesday formally presented copies of his credentials to Tunisia's Foreign Ministry, Somali officials said.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kais Saied met at Carthage Palace with Head of Government Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri and Acting Minister of Industry, Mines and Energy, as well as Minister of Equipment and Housing Salah Zouari.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- President Kaïs Saïed held a meeting at Carthage Palace with Parliament Speaker Ibrahim Bouderbala and National Council of Regions and Districts President Imed Derbali.

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Rock legend Bryan Adams made a powerful and emotionally charged performance on Sunday evening at the historic Roman theatre of Dougga, captivating a diverse audience gathered at one of Tunisia's most iconic ancient sites.

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