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Africa's Digital Leap: A Comprehensive Exploration of How Technology Could Add $2.9 Trillion to the Continent's GDP by 2030
In the vast and dynamic landscape of the African continent, where over 1.4 billion people reside across 54 diverse nations, the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever. The digital revolution, once a distant dream for many in this region,...

UAE sends 30 tonnes of medical aid to Chad to combat cholera outbreak
The UAE has sent 30 tonnes of emergency medical supplies to Chad to help contain a cholera outbreak that has swept parts of Africa. aid shipment, announced on Saturday, includes medicines and equipment to support Chad’s strained healthcare system...

Tunisian side attempts late hijack of Abdul Karim’s Hearts of Oak move
Hearts of Oak’s pursuit of talented midfielder Abdul Karim has hit a potential snag, as a Tunisian club has stepped in with a late attempt to hijack the deal. Karim, who recently was believed to have completed his medical with the Phobians, was...

Municipality of Tunis Boosts Cleanliness Program: 600 Tons of Waste Collected Daily
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Dr. Omar Helmi Neifar, Director of Health Preservation and Environmental Protection at the Municipality of Tunis, confirmed on Saturday, August 23, 2025, that the city’s environmental protection and cleanliness...

Laws need to be revised ahead of the Tunisia-Japan forum (Belkhiria)
Nacef Belkhiria, Secretary General of the Tunisia-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, spoke on Thursday’s Midi Eco about Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri’s participation in the 9th edition of TICAD, held in Yokohama, Japan. He stated that...
Gaza Flotilla carrying Greta Thunberg struck by drone, group claims
The Global Sumud Flotilla carrying climate and political activist Greta Thunberg has been struck by a drone, according to the protest group. One of the main boats, carrying steering committee members and sailing under a Portuguese flag, was...

Pro-Gaza Global Sumud Flotilla sparks change even before setting sail: Turkish activists
Turkish activists preparing to join the Freedom Flotilla Coalition sailing from Italy to break Israel's blockade on Gaza are making final preparations in Sicily, highlighting that the mission has already sparked significant change. Turkish...

Tunisia – Launch of a digital application to locate on-call pharmacies
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The National Council of the Order of Pharmacists announced in a press release published today, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the launch of a smart digital platform designed to manage pharmacy on-call and duty...

Tunisia: Financial balances of 2026 draft Finance Law at heart of cabinet meeting
Tunis - A Cabinet meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, was held Tuesday, at the Government Palace in Kasbah, to review the financial balances of the draft Finance Law for 2026. According to a press release, the Prime Minister...

Tunisia: Two Regional Hospitals Granted University Status to Strengthen Medical Training
The Official Gazette of the Republic of Tunisia has published, in its latest edition, a joint decree from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Health, dated August 8, 2025, officially granting university...

Israel drops leaflets across Gaza City ordering evacuation
Open this photo in gallery:Leaflets fall in Gaza City urging evacuation south to al-Mawasi on Tuesday. Residents of the city have been expecting an onslaught from the Israeli military for weeks.OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP/Getty Images Palestinians living...

Tunisian Startup Revolutionizes Prosthetics with AI-Powered Bionic Limbs
Tue 12 Aug 2025 | 03:44 PM A Tunisian medtech startup based in the coastal city of Sousse is transforming the future of prosthetics by developing lightweight, AI-powered bionic arms that combine cutting-edge engineering with affordability. Founded...

Jabeur: Dubai academy is a 'dream come true'
Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur has described the upcoming launch of her Dubai tennis school as a “dream come true”. The 31-year-old teased the news on her social media accounts over the weekend, and The National understands that the Ons Jabeur...

Gaza, Lebanon, and a controversial Tunisian auteur dominate at the Locarno film festival
In the aftermath of 7 October and ensuing Gaza genocide, major film festivals in Europe and the US have refrained from directly addressing the subject. Most programmers opted to express their position through film selections, often by championing...

TICAD 9: Zenzeri promotes Tunisia as a strategic gateway between Europe and Africa
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Prime Minister Sara Zafrani Zenzeri highlighted Tunisia’s role as a hub for trade and investment during her address to Japanese business leaders at the “Discover Tunisia” event held in Yokohama on the sidelines...

First Thing: Immigration sweeps step up in LA after supreme court lifts ban
Good morning. US immigration officers are increasing immigration sweeps in Los Angeles again after the supreme court reversed a temporary restraining order that banned the Trump administration from stopping people based solely on their race,...

Australian ‘terrified for my life’ after apparent drone strike on vessel – as it happened
Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature What we learned today, Tuesday 9 SeptemberThanks for staying with us today. We’ll leave our live news coverage there for the evening. Here were today’s top stories: We’ll...

Middle East updates: Panic as residents flee Gaza City
Skip next section Israel's orders to evacuate Gaza City causes chaos 09/09/2025September 9, 2025Israel's orders to evacuate Gaza City causes chaos The Israeli military on Tuesday ordered residents in GazaCity to leave immediately as it intensified...

Fishing with Capt. George Tunison | Heed the weather reports and keep on fishing
Capt. George Tunison With Erin thankfully headed north and away from us, let’s all hope the newest tropical disturbances follow a similar path. In the meantime, keep in close contact with current weather reports, stay well hydrated, use common...

Tunisia and Korea: Strategic partnership towards an advanced digital health system
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp As part of efforts to boost health innovation and adopt the latest medical technologies, Tunisian Minister of Health Dr. Mustapha Ferjani received, on Monday, August 11, 2025, at the Ministry’s headquarters, H.E....