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ABCI points to irregularities in ICSID arbitration process with Tunis

In 2023, ABCI Investments was awarded only modest compensation for the 1989 expropriation of its Banque Franco-Tunisienne. But it is not giving up and is now questioning the conditions under which arbitrators are appointed.

Subscribers only Finance 22.11.2024

French student Victor Dupont released from Tunisian detention

French researcher Victor Dupont has been released by the Tunisian authorities and is due to return to France on 15 November. The 27-year-old PhD student was arrested with a friend on 19 October in Tunis.

Subscribers only 15.11.2024

UTICA employers' association comes to rescue of Italian businessman Isnardo Carta

Armed with its boss's connections at the presidential palace, UTICA is working to resolve the case of the Italian businessman, who has been facing administrative issues on his industrial estate.

Subscribers only Business 07.11.2024

The head of Ennahdha Rached Ghannouchi in Tunis on 21 February 2023, a few weeks before his imprisonment. © Fethi Belaid/AFP

Adel Daâdaâ, Ennahdha's 'black box' in the Instalingo affair

The many financial transactions conducted by one of Ennahdha leader Rached Ghannouchi's most loyal followers have aroused the suspicions of Tunisian prosecutors. Yet hard evidence in the sprawling Instalingo affair remains scant.

Subscribers only Politics 24.10.2024

Tunisian Ons Jabeur at the Canada tournament, in Toronto, 7 August 2024. © Dan Hamilton/USA Today Sports/Reuters

Gulf princes cash in on Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur's image

Dubbed the 'minister of happiness', Ons Jabeur is probably the world's most popular Arab sportswoman, a status which has turned her into a precious symbol in the region. The Gulf states are keen to reap the benefits of this 'bankable' champion's aura.

Subscribers only Business 29.08.2024

A supporter of Tunisian president Kais Saied during a rally in Tunis on 25 July 2024. © Fethi Belaid/AFP

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Cracks appear between Saied and top generals

Tunisia's military leaders have so far been accommodating towards the president, whom they helped seize power on 25 July 2021. But divergent views on strategic issues have emerged in the past few months.

Subscribers only Business 21.08.2024

Former minister Mohsen Hassen branches out into Tunisian hotel sector

Tunisia's former trade minister has expanded his already impressive business empire by venturing into the hospitality industry with a four-star hotel in the heart of Tunis.

Subscribers only Business 05.11.2024

Tunis buys barley in bulk

Three companies are sharing a $29.3m contract.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 01.11.2024

US banks eye Tunisian market

Jean-Michel Saliba, Middle East-North Africa director at Bank of America's investment division, BofA Securities (formerly Bank of America Merrill Lynch), led a delegation of US financiers this month to Tunis.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 28.10.2024

Tunis and New Delhi strive to revive flailing cooperation

The promise of closer economic ties made in 2017 never materialised, despite the presence of several major Indian companies in the country.

Subscribers only Business 23.10.2024

Saied seeks to neutralise Ennahdha without alienating his base

For his second term, the Tunisian president, who won the 2019 election in part on the strength of Islamist party votes, wants to disassemble the movement's apparatus while appealing to its supporters.

Subscribers only Politics 18.10.2024

Broadcasters banned from covering probe into justice ministry

Tunisia's broadcasting regulator has imposed a gag order on radio and television stations over an investigation into former senior officials in Leila Jaffel's ministry.

Subscribers only Politics 11.10.2024

Fratelli d'Italia MEP to lead European parliament North Africa delegation

Ruggero Razza has been appointed its chair.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 10.10.2024

ICRC regional office bears brunt of humanitarian crisis

Due to a lack of funds, the Tunisian office of the International Committee of the Red Cross is no longer able to finance its activities. Since the beginning of the year, the delegation has significantly scaled back.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 08.10.2024

Turkish investors return after trade deal tweaks

Turkish investors have been heading back to Tunisia following the December amendment to the 2004 free trade agreement between the two countries. That is good news for Tunisia's foreign exchange reserves.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2024

Tunis tightens its grip on financial intelligence

The president's crusade against organisations that receive foreign funding led to the arrest of the secretary general of the Tunisian Financial Analysis Committee and the seizure of foreign data from its offices.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.09.2024

Union for the Mediterranean frozen in run-up to election of secretary general

The cards have been reshuffled in the race to become UfM's secretary general after the front-runner, Jordanian national Yousef Bataineh, was appointed ambassador to the EU in August.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.09.2024

Former Marzouki security chief returns to the fore

Taoufik Gasmi has returned to the spotlight after eight years away as the new head of security for the ministry of foreign affairs as of 1 August.

Subscribers only Defence 27.08.2024

Japanese giant Sumitomo's factory finally gets green light

After two years of waiting, the construction of its third factory in the country has been given the go-ahead. In the face of demands from local authorities and the risk of the conglomerate's subsidiary losing contracts with Mercedes and BMW, the government has finally stepped up.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 23.08.2024

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ABCI points to irregularities in ICSID arbitration process with Tunis

French student Victor Dupont released from Tunisian detention

UTICA employers' association comes to rescue of Italian businessman Isnardo Carta

Adel Daâdaâ, Ennahdha's 'black box' in the Instalingo affair

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Saied seeks to neutralise Ennahdha without alienating his base

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Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

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Cracks appear between Saied and top generals