Tunisia calls on international community to force Israel to take “temporary measures” in Gaza

Tunisia, on Tuesday, called on the international community to “force” Israel to implement the decision of the International Court of Justice concerning “temporary measures” during its war in the Gaza Strip. This came in a recorded speech made by the Tunisian Foreign Minister, Nabil Ammar, at a high-level meeting of the 55th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, according to a press release from the Tunisian Foreign Ministry. The Minister indicated that Tunisia “stresses the need for the international community to force the occupying entity (Israel)…

Tunisia, JICA sign agreement on sustainable use of water resources

The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Tunisian government on February 26 to provide a grant of up to 3,208 million yen for the construction of an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Gabès, JICA reported. The project aims to set up a new advanced wastewater treatment plant alongside the existing one in Gabès while ensuring its efficient operation and maintenance. This will enable the stable use of recycled water as industrial water and, by conserving water resources, will contribute to improving the living environment and…

Depression brings heavy rain to northern Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, snow expected in Atlas Mountains

The latest outputs of computer simulation systems for the movement of weather systems and rain forecasts indicate that the northern parts of the Maghreb countries are affected by a highly effective depression, bringing moderate and heavy thunderstorms, active winds, and snow to many regionsn ArabiaWeather reported. It is centered in southern Italy today A depression brings widespread rain, including northern Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia In detail, the weather is expected to be very volatile today, Tuesday, throughout the northern parts of Morocco and Algeria, as a result of the region…

ICJ: “For Tunisia, the Zionist entity is committing genocide in Gaza” international law expert

For Tunisia, the Zionist entity is committing genocide in Gaza”, declared international law expert Slim Laghmani on Friday. The Israeli entity, which has the power of decision and execution, is “deliberately” committing a massacre of Palestinians. Speaking at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, the international law expert warned of the legal consequences of Israel’s policies and practices in the occupied Palestinian territories. For Mr. Laghmani, the genocide perpetrated by the Zionist entity is supported by legal texts, notably the so-called fundamental laws declaring Israel the “historic…

Tunisia InfoHub, new official platform to promote Tunisia

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad has announced the launch of the Tunisia InfoHub media platform on social media (Facebook, YouTube and Instagram) as part of its efforts to promote Tunisia in the economic, tourism, cultural, artistic, sporting and scientific spheres, enhance its influence and publicise its advantages. This platform will also highlight the most important activities of the Ministry’s senior executives, the actions of diplomatic, permanent and consular missions abroad and their initiatives while showcasing our community abroad by celebrating Tunisian skills and the achievements of…

SFD Delivers 270 Housing Units in Tunisia

Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) Chief Executive Officer Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, along with Minister of Public Works and Housing Sarah Zaafrani, have recently provided 270 housing units in Zaghouan, Tunisia. The Saudi Ambassador to Tunisia, Dr. Abdulaziz bin Ali Al-Saqr, and Zaghouan Governor Mohammed Al-Ash were also present during the ceremony. The housing units are part of the first phase of the Riyadh housing project, which aims to provide 4,715 housing units in various regions of Tunisia. The SFD is financing the project through a development soft loan worth…

Prolonged drought and record temperatures have critical impact in the Mediterranean

Severe and prolonged drought events have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth. Today the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) publishes its report Drought in the Mediterranean – January 2024 on the persisting droughts and their impact across the wider region. Long-lasting, above-average temperatures, warm spells and poor precipitation have led to severe drought conditions in the Mediterranean region, affecting numerous areas across southern Italy, southern Spain, Malta, Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. In the midst of winter, the ongoing drought…

Tunisian migrants who reached Italy down 4.5% in 2023

The number of migrants with Tunisian nationality reaching Italy in 2023 slightly decreased from the previous year, the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) reported. A new report from the Tunisian Forum for Economic and Social Rights (FTDES) found that “17,322 irregular migrants” with Tunisian nationality reached Italy’s coasts in 2023, “including over 4,000 minors.” The data was released as part of FTDES’ annual report on protests, irregular migration, suicide rates, suicide attempts and violence, on February 13. Islam Gharbi, a member of FTDES’ department on migration, stressed…

99 illegal immigration attempts thwarted in Tunisia in one week

99 attempts by illegal immigrants to cross the Mediterranean to Italy were thwarted in Tunisia in one week, the Tunisian National Guard said on Monday. The Tunisian coastguard foiled these illegal immigration attempts off the country’s coast and rescued 2,469 illegal immigrants between 28 January and 3 February, the National Guard said in a statement posted on its Facebook page. Among the illegal immigrants rescued were 2,064 people of various African nationalities and 405 Tunisian nationals, the statement added. TunisianMonitorOnline

5th Mediterranean Water Forum held in Tunisia

The fifth Mediterranean Water Forum opened on Monday in Tunis, TAP reported. Placed under the theme “Together for shared water sobriety”, this three-day forum aims to strengthen cooperation and the exchange of know-how and experience in the field of water management in the Mediterranean, while addressing the region’s current challenges, notably climate change. The forum also aims to provide a platform for Mediterranean countries and organisations to express their views, focusing on local needs and identifying best practices and technologies to address the region’s water security challenges. The event seeks…