Prime Minister Habib Essid, on Sunday afternoon, met Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika in his residence in Zeralda, Algiers at the end of a two-day official visit to Algeria. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Essid emphasised Tunisia’s keenness to further strengthen the co-operation ties between the two countries in various fields, in the mutual interest. He also stressed Tunisia’s commitment […]
24 volunteers from the Governorates of Gafsa and Tozeur took part from May 10 to 16 in a training session in civil defence focused on three areas, strengthening buildings, road rescue and fight against floods. The session, which is part of the project to anchor volunteering in civil defence, was launched through a partnership between the National Civil Defence Office […]
The first edition of the “Jamaity Awards,” on Saturday, rewarded five civil society organisations (CSOs) for their commitment and their effective and efficient contribution to democratic transition in Tunisia. “Jamaity” project co-ordinator, Nour Kaabi said this award is a moral and financial recognition for the actions taken by the rewarded organisations. Source : Tunis Afrique Presse
The families of martyrs and wounded of the Revolution will receive compensation before the end of August 2015, Secretary of State responsible for that case Majdoline Cherni promised on Sunday. For this purpose, a final list of martyrs will be initially published, she noted, adding that the situation of recruitment in the public service will also be settled. The official […]
National guards seized, on Sunday morning, thirty-eight 16 gauge hunting rifles in a Tunisian car in the region of Tajera, 10km to downtown Meacutedenine, a security source said. “Ater a high speed chase, the driver fled abandoning the car in a ravine,” the same source told TAP. The national guards fired on the vehicle “probably wounding the driver,” it added. […]
“We will seek to further strengthen security co-operation with Algeria, considering terrorist threats weighing on the region and the fact that terrorist groups developed their methods,” said Secretary of State in charge of Security Rafik Chelli who is accompanying Prime Minister Habib Essid on a two-day official visit in Algeria (May 16-17). Efforts will be focused on improving working methods […]
Tunisian Prime Minister Habib Essid has stressed Sunday in Algiers the convergence of views between his country and Algeria, about the Libyan crisis and the necessity to reach a political solution to this crisis. In a statement to the press following his meeting with President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Essid said that it was an opportunity to “exchange views […]
The Tunis Declaration, published at the end of the 5th Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy held from May 14 to 17 in Tunis, calls for the establishment in Tunisia of decentralisation of power through the promotion of participatory democracy. The latter requires a supportive infrastructure – free people and secure spaces (especially online) and independent citizen media and g […]
Etoile sportive du Sahel were defeated by Raja Casablanca (0-2), in an African confederation Cup 8th final 2 game of football, played Saturday evening in Casablanca. Abdelkabir Elouadi (22) and Nigerian Christian Osaguona (44) scored the two goals for Raja Casablanca. The second-leg match is due within two weeks in Sousse. Source : Tunis Afrique Presse
Club Africain beat Stade Mandgi (Gabon) 30-28, Friday, in Libreville as part of the African Cup Winners’ Cup (Group A). The second Tunisian Handball team in this competition Espeacuterance de Tunis, title holder, will play later Scorpion Of Democratic Republic of Congo as part of Group B. Club Africain won, on Thursday, the African Super Cup after beating Espeacuterance Sportive […]
Prime Minister Habib Essid, on Saturday afternoon, arrived in Algiers as he begins his first official visit abroad since he took office as Prime Minister in January 2015. The Prime Minister, who is making a two-day visit to Algeria, was seen in at Houari Boumediene airport by Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal. On his arrival in Algiers, the Prime Minister […]
Prime Minister Habib Essid announced, Friday, a set of measures and projects for the benefit of the governorate of Gafsa. Announced at the end of a Cabinet meeting devoted to the development process in the governorate, these measures and projects regard: Land field: Finish off in 6 months’ time, the mandatory land titling and land registry of houses built on […]
