Siliana:President Kaïs Saïed visited the Siliana governorate on Sunday to commemorate National Tree Day, this year themed "A tree today, a forest tomorrow." During his visit, President Saïed participated in a tree-planting operation in the locality of Aïn Ennachem, situated in the municipality of Aïn Boussadia, within the Bargou delegation.

According to Agence Tunis Afrique Presse – English, the President used the occasion to engage with local residents, discussing their concerns related to development and living conditions. Key issues highlighted included the aftermath of recent forest fires in Jebel Bargou and challenges in accessing clean drinking water.

President Saïed also emphasized the historical importance of Jebel Bargou, which was a battleground for the national resistance against French colonization in 1954, notably during the "battle of the last quarter of an hour."

The Siliana region recently suffered from several wildfires between the end of August and early September 2026, which devastated over 2,000 hectares of vegetation, primarily affecting Aleppo pine forests and olive groves. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, as per data from the Siliana Regional Commissary for Agricultural Development.