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Why Tunisian Youth Are Turning Increasingly to English at the Expense of French
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp In Tunisia, the French language has long dominated public life, institutions, and higher education. Today, however, a profound shift is underway: Tunisian youth are showing a growing interest in English, which...

Tabarka Festival: Balti’s closing concert postponed due to health issues
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The management of the Tabarka International Festival announced on Monday, August 18, 2025, the postponement of the closing concert that was scheduled to be performed this evening by Tunisian rapper Balti, as part...

Greta Thunberg LIVE: Activist's Family Boat targeted in drone attack near Gaza
The Global Sumud Flotilla - carrying food, water and medicine - is damaged The maritime convoy is thought to be the largest attempt to date to break the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip by sea, which has now lasted 18 years. They will be joined...

In Gaza, western colonialism has been unmasked
Israel’s campaign to eradicate Gaza is about to enter its third year. This is not just a symbolic moment. It is crunch time, both for those carrying out the enclave’s destruction, and for those who oppose it. Two years in, western capitals still...

Kaïs Saïed and Mohamed Menfi Reaffirm Tunisian-Libyan Unity (Video)
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp President of the Republic Kaïs Saïed welcomed Mohamed Younes El-Menfi, President of the Libyan Presidential Council, on August 18 at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, as part of a working visit to Tunisia....

Assault on Doctor at Habib Bourguiba Hospital in Sfax Sparks Outrage and Calls for Urgent Action
A serious incident marked the overnight shift at the emergency department of Habib Bourguiba Hospital in Sfax last Saturday. Resident physician Nadim Derouiche was violently assaulted by a patient, sustaining head injuries that required a six-week...

Sumud Nusantara: the 'Asian flotilla' that wants to help the people of Gaza
Milan (AsiaNews) - A military drone attack overnight on one of the boats of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) - the “Family Boat” on board which Swedish environmentalist Greta Thunberg is also travelling - has put the spotlight back on the global...
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...

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...

Sfax: Young Doctors’ Organization Condemns Assault on Resident at Habib Bourguiba Hospital
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The Tunisian Organization of Young Doctors has strongly condemned the assault of a resident doctor at Habib Bourguiba Hospital in Sfax. The incident occurred last Saturday during his night duty, when he was...

Drone strikes Gaza aid ship carrying activist Greta Thunberg, causing fire on deck
A drone attacked the lead ship of the Global Sumud Flotilla early Tuesday morning causing a fire on deck, said the aid group. The extent of the damage is not serious, according to sources within the organization, which is trying to break the...

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,...

Israel orders Gaza evacuation as it prepares for a major attack
Palestinians living in the ruins of Gaza City were bombarded with Israeli leaflets on Tuesday ordering them out, after Israel said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas. Residents of the city, home to a million...
UN experts stand in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, demand full protection of all passengers
OHCHR GENEVA – United Nations experts* today urged Israel to cease all threats of harm against the Global Sumud Flotilla and ensure it proceeds unhindered in its mission to deliver humanitarian aid to the civilian population in Gaza. “Any attempt...

Greta Thunberg accuses governments and corporations of enabling Gaza atrocities
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg. (Hasina Kathrada) More than a thousand people lined the shore at Sidi Bou Said on Sunday as boats from Spain entered Tunisian waters, among them the Family Boat carrying Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg....

Israel targets Hamas leadership in attack on Doha
Israel's air force attacked Qatar on Tuesday in an unprecedented strike against Hamas leaders. Several blasts were heard in Qatar's capital, where Hamas negotiators have been studying Gaza ceasefire proposals. Arab countries including the UAE...
Israel airdrops leaflets ordering Gaza City evacuation, triggering panic among residents
Palestinians living in the ruins of Gaza City were bombarded with Israeli leaflets on Tuesday ordering them out, after Israel said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas. Residents of the city, home to a million...

Towards a “Comprehensive Guide” to Modernize Poultry Trade and Protect Consumers in Tunisia
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Ibrahim Nefzaoui, President of the National Chamber of Poultry and White Meat Traders, announced in a statement to Tunisie Numérique that the Chamber is finalizing a “comprehensive guide” aimed at organizing the...

Policy briefs” to safeguard agriculture in Tunisia!
The use of alternative pest control methods instead of conventional pesticides is now recognized in Tunisia as a key driver for food security, consumer health, and environmental protection. Tunisian authorities also promote preventive control...

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...