Tunisia power cuts amid heatwave, Italy hires workers

Timeline

1. 2 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Tunisia's rolling power outages cripple industry and exports

   Repeated power cuts in Tunisia have halted factories, destroyed food stock, delayed exports and forced businesses to rely on generators, imposing heavy economic losses.

2. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 18 sources

   Italy hires 14 Tunisian workers under FS Group's Piano Mattei programme

   Fourteen Tunisians start jobs at Trenitalia after a France‑Italy‑Tunisia training scheme, part of FS Group's Piano Mattei aimed at building Italy‑Africa skill links.

3. 11 days ago

   [POLITICS] 5 sources

   Tunisia President Kaïs Saïed outlines debt‑to‑investment plan in 2026‑2030 development strategy

   President Kaïs Saïed met economic leaders to discuss Tunisia's 2026‑2030 development plan, urging debt conversion into public‑service investments and stressing a decisive national moment.

4. 12 days ago

   [POLITICS] 10 sources

   Tunisia Grapples with Nationwide Power Cuts Amid Record Heat

   Extreme heat drove Tunisia’s electricity demand to a record 6 000 MW, prompting rolling blackouts, protests, a presidential meeting, and calls for better communication and renewable‑energy solutions, amid an up

5. 12 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 6 sources

   Tunisia energy trade deficit rises 32% to 5.8 billion dinars

   Tunisia’s energy trade deficit grew 32% to about 5.8 bn dinars in May 2026, with exports and imports each up 32%, Brent oil prices spiking and the dinar strengthening 3%.

6. 14 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Tunisia accelerates renewable energy shift amid soaring electricity demand

   Tunisia faces record heat and soaring electricity demand, prompting load‑shedding. The government pushes renewable projects while a study shows AC units now rank second in household power use after fridges.

7. 15 days ago

   [POLITICS] 4 sources

   Tunisia approves 2026-2030 development plan with 4.2% growth target

   Tunisia's Council of Regions and Districts approved the 2026‑2030 development plan, targeting 4.2% growth, a 3% deficit, debt under 80% of GDP, poverty below 15%, and 35% renewable energy by 2030.

8. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Tunisia's STEG announces load‑shedding as UGTT calls for utility rescue program

   UGTT urges a rescue programme for Tunisia’s water and electricity sectors, citing aging infrastructure, while STEG threatens rotating load‑shedding tonight to protect the national grid.

9. 17 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Tunisia Boosts Cooperation with Italy, France, Germany on Innovation and Finance

   Tunisia hosted an Innovation Talks session with Italy to link startups and signed a pact with France and Germany to expand digital financial services and support micro‑entrepreneurs.

10. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Tunisia's Foreign Exchange Reserves Drop to $8 Billion

    Tunisia's foreign exchange reserves fell to about $8 bn (23.15 bn TND) on 14 July 2026 after a €700 m bond repayment cut import coverage to 92 days.

11. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Tunisia adopts 2026‑2030 development plan with modest parliamentary backing

    Tunisia’s parliament approved a 2026‑2030 development plan targeting 4.2% growth, fiscal consolidation and 35% renewable energy, while the World Bank stresses energy, digital and water as key to economic resil­

12. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 5 sources

    Tunisia faces power shortages after Algeria outage amid heatwave

    A technical failure in Algeria’s Sidi Okba plant, worsened by a heat wave, cut electricity exports to Tunisia, leading to power cuts and urged reduced consumption.

13. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia and China aim to boost SME investment through CAD Fund

    Tunisia and China met in Beijing to strengthen CAD Fund support for Tunisian SMEs, aiming for increased investment and technical partnerships after the June 2026 Investment Forum.

14. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisie Autoroutes and ANME sign energy‑efficiency partnership

    Tunisie Autoroutes and the National Agency for Energy Management (ANME) signed a partnership on July 13 2026 to boost energy efficiency, adopt renewables across the highway network, cut Tunisia’s carbon footage

15. 18 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    Tunisia's STEG imposes load shedding as heatwave strains grid

    STEG’s heat‑driven load shedding across Tunisia risks up to 50 million dinars in losses, hits industry, and prompts calls for faster deployment of home solar‑battery storage.

16. 20 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Tunisia launches specialist worker training with Italy and renewable‑energy pact for highways

    Tunisia partners with Italy to train specialised workers for Italian firms and signs an ANME‑highway pact to embed renewable energy on its motorways.

17. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Tunisia adopts 2026‑2030 development plan aiming for growth and social inclusion

    Tunisia’s parliament approved a 2026‑2030 development plan targeting 4.2% growth, deficit reduction, poverty cut, and high‑value sector investment, but critics warn of a service‑biased shift.

18. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Tunisia's trade deficit widens amid soaring energy imports

    Tunisia's first‑half 2026 trade deficit hit 12.6 bn dinars, driven by a 33.5% rise in energy imports that account for over half the gap, while electricity cuts spark supply concerns in Greater Tunis.

19. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Tunisia and Indonesia Outline 2026‑2030 Development Plans to Boost Equity and Growth

    Tunisia and Indonesia unveiled 2026‑2030 development plans focusing on equity, competitiveness, regional balance and stronger public‑private investment.

20. 23 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Tunisia moves to reopen 164 closed hotels and broaden tourism offering

    Tunisia aims to reopen 164 closed hotels and diversify tourism, promoting medical and thermal sectors to strengthen the market.

21. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Tunisian retirees face growing financial strain and social isolation

    In Tunisia, about 1.2 million retirees—roughly 10% of the population—report modest pensions, rising living costs, health expenses, and growing loneliness, with no organized representation.

22. 25 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Algeria's President Tebboune vows health self‑sufficiency and deepens Tunisia partnership for African markets

    President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged to eliminate Algerian patients' medical travel abroad and strengthened ties with Tunisia to jointly access African markets.

23. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Tunisia aims to boost tourism quality and sustain economic rebound in 2025

    Tunisia seeks to improve tourism quality with authentic regional offers while its economy grew 2.5 % in 2025; inflation fell, but high energy import costs widen the current‑account deficit, driving a push for ​

24. 27 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Tunisia pension hike excludes low‑income retirees, UGTT warns

    UGTT’s Hédi Dahman says Tunisia’s 2026 pension increase will exclude low‑income retirees, overseas CNSS members and those retiring from Jan 1 2026, calling for a fairer rollout.

25. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia boosts climate‑resilient agriculture through FAO‑led workshop

    FAO and Tunisia’s agriculture ministry presented Biorest project results, using the Sharp+ tool to assess and improve climate‑resilience of 115 farms nationwide.

26. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

    Tunisia and Togo launch digital platforms to modernise public services

    Tunisia will roll out the “Dalil” e‑government portal in September 2026, while Togo has launched online payment services for Lomé’s High Court, each advancing digital public‑service reforms.

27. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Tunisia unveils 2026-2030 development plan with 40,748 projects and 27,000 new jobs

    Tunisia's 2026‑2030 development plan, under parliamentary review, proposes 40,748 projects, aims to create 27,000 jobs by 2030, and allocates about 30 bn dinars via state funds, PPPs and foreign financing.

28. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Tunisia drives investment and development agenda through 2026 forums and reforms

    Tunisia’s 2026 forums spotlight a surge in FDI, plans to become an African logistics hub, and a sweeping development agenda covering finance, media, education and health reforms.

29. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Tunisia's date export sector records modest growth and readies for next season

    Tunisia's date exports grew to 770.7 million dinars, with volumes up 5.3%; a ministerial meeting outlined strategies for the next season, targeting Asian markets and supporting exporters.

30. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Tunisia's Investment Push Gains ADB Backing and New Digital Platform

    Tunisia’s investment outlook received ADB endorsement and a new digital investor platform to simplify procedures, aiming to attract more foreign capital.

31. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Tunisia faces pension controversy amid 5% growth ambition

    Tunisia’s 5 % wage and pension rise excludes low‑income retirees, while the government pushes a growth plan aiming for 5 % by 2030 with new investment laws and SME support.

32. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Tunisia's Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti holds talks with business council and Hungarian ambassador

    Tunisia’s foreign minister Mohamed Ali Nafti met TABC president Jaziri Anis to discuss FITA2026 outcomes, new projects and upcoming ATEX expo, and later received Hungarian ambassador Lajos Mile, reaffirming Bil

33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 12 sources

    Tunisia-Italy Economic Forum Strengthens Bilateral Trade and Energy Links

    The Italy‑Tunisia forum in Tunis, led by Antonio Tajani and Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri, targeted €6.5 bn trade, 85 k jobs, energy projects like the Elmed cable, rising olive‑oil exports and new export rules forChina

34. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Tunisia's traditional crops face abandonment amid drought and rising costs

    Tunisian farmers are dropping traditional crops due to drought, higher costs and low profitability, boosting food import dependence and risking agricultural heritage.

35. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Tunisia's gas output drops 13% and trade deficit widens amid rising energy imports

    Tunisia's gas output fell 13%, boosting Algerian gas imports, while the trade deficit widened to 10.4 bn dinars as imports outpaced export growth; olive‑oil exports surged.

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources

    Tunisia President Kaïs Saïed Holds Series of African Diplomatic Meetings

    President Kaïs Saïed met African Union vice‑president, Mauritania’s foreign minister and Togo’s foreign minister in June, pledging stronger regional cooperation and signing a bilateral MoU with Togo.

37. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources

    Tunisia tackles locust threat as Burkina Faso targets 60,000 t seed output

    Tunisia held a crisis meeting with the FAO to address locust swarms, while Burkina Faso’s UNPS‑B aims to produce 60 000 t of certified seed for 2026‑27, unveiling an online sales platform.

38. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia boosts international standards with stock exchange ISO renewals and accreditation council recognition

    Tunisia’s stock exchange renewed three ISO certifications and its accreditation council regained international recognition, enhancing the country’s security standards and business competitiveness.

39. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia seeks sustainable agriculture to curb cereal import dependence

    Tunisia, importing 60% of its cereals, is urged to reform agriculture for food security; the Swiss‑funded BIOREST project helps the organic date sector with training and pest‑alert systems.

40. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Tunisia’s trade deficit expands to 10.4 billion dinars amid rising imports

    Tunisia’s trade deficit grew to 10.4 billion dinars in Jan‑May 2026 as imports rose 9.6 % and exports 5 %, with the EU still dominant while exports to Egypt and Saudi Arabia surged.

41. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Tunisia advances investment drive and ZLECAf integration in Bizerte

    Tunisia promotes Bizerte investment through a territorial marketing forum and urges reforms to strengthen its participation in the African Continental Free Trade Area.

42. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia pushes circular economy as a competitive edge for industry

    Tunisia's CCITF convened firms to view circular economy as a competitive tool, urging regulation, innovation and financing to turn resource limits into growth.

43. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia Boosts Infrastructure Resilience and Automotive Software Innovation

    Tunisia hosted events on infrastructure safety and automotive software, emphasizing resilience, engineering expertise and local R&D to boost transport and mobility sectors.

44. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Tunisia Pushes Sustainable Tourism and Italy Trade Forum in June 2026

    Tunisia introduced a GSTC‑backed sustainable tourism programme and will host a Tunisia‑Italy Business Forum in June 2026 to boost trade and near‑shoring opportunities.

45. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Tunisia’s automotive sector marks 60 years and TAA’s 10th anniversary

    Tunisia’s automotive industry celebrated 60 years and TAA’s 10th anniversary, noting €4 bn in exports, 120 000 jobs and a push toward innovation and global integration.

46. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Tunisia signs strategic partnership with GSTC for sustainable tourism

    Tunisia’s tourism ministry and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council signed a strategic cooperation pact on 2 June 2026 to align the country’s tourism policies with international sustainability standards ahead

47. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Tunisia Advances Sustainable Growth with Investment Code Reform, Renewable Energy Push, and Tourism Partnership

    Tunisia is overhauling its investment code, speeding up renewable‑energy projects and signing a sustainable tourism pact to boost green growth and attract investment.

48. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Tunisia launches 2026 wage and pension hikes under finance decree

    Tunisia's finance minister announced retroactive 2026 wage and pension hikes, with monthly increases of 120 dinars for top civil servants and similar raises for other categories, under three decrees effective 1

49. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia’s fruit sector sees production rise and export surge in 2026

    Tunisia’s fruit output grew 4.6% in 2026, led by a peach harvest boost, while exports rose to 45.8 million dinars, with the UAE, Libya and Europe as key markets.

50. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia's SFBT reports strong 2025 results and launches expanded ESG and workforce program

    SFBT posted 843 M DT revenue, 267 M DT profit in 2025, settled an 11.5 M DT customs audit, and rolled out new ESG and employee programmes.

51. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia's foreign‑exchange reserves rise to 25.6 bn dinars as leather‑shoe sector fuels export surplus

    Tunisia's reserves hit 25.6 bn dinars (105‑day import cover) while its leather‑shoe industry posts a 2.1 bn‑dinars export surplus amid domestic market pressure.

52. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Tunisia textile firms exempt from new wage hike under government decree

    Tunisia’s textile firms that already applied agreed wage hikes are exempt from a new government‑mandated increase.

53. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Tunisia's Creative Tunisia initiative lifts artisan sector, creating jobs and export growth

    Creative Tunisia (2019‑2026) modernised the craft sector, training 2,000 artisans, creating 40 firms and boosting exports to 160 m TND.