Tunisia - General News - 2026

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Tragedy in Teboursouk : Primary school student dies after wall collapse​

By D .

29 January 2026

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the town of Teboursouk, in the Béja Governorate, resulting in the death of a child enrolled in the fifth year of primary school.

According to statements by Aouatef Chnitti, a member of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People, to Tunisie Numérique, the child was fatally injured after a wall collapsed in the city center. The wall reportedly belongs to the Regional Directorate of Agriculture.

Tragedy in Teboursouk: Primary school student dies after wall collapse

A tragic incident occurred on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the town of Teboursouk, in the Béja Governorate, resulting in the death of a child enrolled in the fifth year of primary school. According to statements by Aouatef Chnitti, a member of the Assembly of the Representatives of the People...

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Kaïs Saïed visits Bhar Lazreg: “Water accumulation is the result of corruption and failed urban planning”​

By D .

29 January 2026

Kaïs Saïed visits Bhar Lazreg: “Water accumulation is the result of corruption and failed urban planning”

On Wednesday, January 28, 2026, Kaïs Saïed, President of the Republic of Tunisia, paid a field visit to Bhar Lazreg, in the La Marsa district, where rainwater remained stagnant in several streets following recent severe weather conditions. During the visit, the President stressed the need to...

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Feb 15, 2026

Breaking News: Body of Missing Young Man Found on Cap Negro Beach in Nefza​

By Yassine Atoui

13 February 2026



Civil protection teams discovered on Friday, February 13, 2026, the body of a young man who had been missing for several days at Cap Negro beach, Affiliate the delegation of Nefza in the governorate of Béja.

According to a civil protection source cited by the Tunisie Numérique correspondent in the region, the sea washed the body ashore earlier in the day. Emergency units quickly intervened at the scene, recovering the body before transferring it to the relevant authorities to complete the necessary legal procedures.

The discovery follows days of continuous search operations conducted in the area. The incident has sparked deep sorrow among the victim’s family, friends, and local residents, who have been affected by the tragic outcome.

Breaking News: Body of Missing Young Man Found on Cap Negro Beach in Nefza

Breaking News: Body of Missing Young Man Found on Cap Negro Beach in Nefza

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Feb 15, 2026

Nefza : Preventive safety measures implemented around a children’s club​

By D .

9 February 2026

On 6 February 2026, the Municipality of Nefza announced the implementation of urgent preventive safety measures around a children’s club, following the identification of a potential collapse risk affecting the building’s exterior wall.

In a public notice, the municipality stated that these measures are taken in accordance with Law No. 33 of 28 June 2024, relating to buildings at risk of collapse. Field inspections and received reports confirmed the presence of a structural hazard that could endanger children, pedestrians, and nearby residents.

The preventive measures include:

• prohibiting stopping and parking of vehicles and pedestrians near the affected site;
• banning any occupation or presence in the surrounding area;
• installing safety barriers and warning signs to secure the perimeter.

The municipality emphasized that these measures will remain in place until all necessary technical interventions and repair works are completed, in order to ensure the safety of children and the general public.

Residents are urged to comply with these instructions and cooperate with local authorities until the risk is fully eliminated.

Nefza: Preventive safety measures implemented around a children’s club

On 6 February 2026, the Municipality of Nefza announced the implementation of urgent preventive safety measures around a children’s club, following the identification of a potential collapse risk affecting the building’s exterior wall. In a public notice, the municipality stated that these...

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March 14, 2026

Good news for Tunisians stranded in Qatar: Direct Doha–Tunis flight scheduled​

By D .

13 March 2026



The Embassy of Tunisia in Doha has announced the scheduling of a direct flight between Doha and Tunis, organized in coordination with the Qatari authorities to facilitate the return of Tunisian citizens currently stranded in Qatar.

According to the embassy, Qatar Airways will operate a direct flight from Doha to Tunis on Saturday, March 14, 2026. Priority will be given to Tunisian citizens stranded in Qatar, particularly those who traveled to the country for family visits or tourism.

In addition, another flight has been scheduled from Tunis to Doha on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in order to facilitate travel between the two countries.

The embassy emphasized that this initiative comes as part of ongoing coordination between the Tunisian diplomatic mission and Qatari authorities to support Tunisian nationals and facilitate their travel.

Good news for Tunisians stranded in Qatar: Direct Doha–Tunis flight scheduled

The Embassy of Tunisia in Doha has announced the scheduling of a direct flight between Doha and Tunis, organized in coordination with the Qatari authorities to facilitate the return of Tunisian citizens currently stranded in Qatar. According to the embassy, Qatar Airways will operate a direct...

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Menzel Temime faces environmental Crisis: Sand and waste invade ahead of tourist season!​

By D .

2 April 2026



With the tourist season approaching, Jamel Sghir, a member of the local council of the Manzel Tamim municipality in Nabeul, raised a red flag over the deteriorating environmental situation in the area.

In a statement to Tunisia Numerique, he highlighted that sand from the beach has swept across the coastal roads, which has become an obstacle for both traffic and pedestrians.

He also pointed out that the situation worsened due to the accumulation of waste that has spread across the city, negatively affecting its appearance and causing dissatisfaction among local residents. This problem, he noted, has become even more concerning with the peak tourist season fast approaching.

Sghir called for urgent intervention from local and regional authorities, as well as from the Coastal Protection and Development Agency, to address this issue and preserve the city’s image, ensuring the best possible conditions to welcome visitors during the tourist season.

Menzel Temime faces environmental Crisis: Sand and waste invade ahead of tourist season!

With the tourist season approaching, Jamel Sghir, a member of the local council of the Manzel Tamim municipality in Nabeul, raised a red flag over the deteriorating environmental situation in the area. In a statement to Tunisia Numerique, he highlighted that sand from the beach has swept across...

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Invasive plastic species invade North African coasts: A real environmental threat​

By D .

2 April 2026



*In an alarming environmental warning, the WWF in North Africa has raised a red flag about new invasive species spreading along the coasts from Tangier to Alexandria. Among these species, Sacculus transparentus and Bottellus aquarius pose a real threat to marine life.

These invasive plastic species have remarkable yet destructive characteristics:

Lifespan: Extends for centuries, sometimes more than 1000 years!
Habitat: From sand dunes to deep sea.
Impact: It destroys biodiversity and chokes marine life.

This scientific alert serves as a wake-up call to take immediate action against these harmful species. While it may seem like an April Fools’ joke, the reality is much harsher. These species threaten fish, turtles, and birds in our seas, emphasizing the urgent need to protect the marine environment.

Invasive plastic species invade North African coasts: A real environmental threat

*In an alarming environmental warning, the WWF in North Africa has raised a red flag about new invasive species spreading along the coasts from Tangier to Alexandria. Among these species, Sacculus transparentus and Bottellus aquarius pose a real threat to marine life. These invasive plastic...

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Tunisia: Individual Taxi Drivers Set to Hold Strike on April 27, 2026​

By Mohsen Tiss

7 April 2026



In Tunisia, the executive offices of the national trade chambers representing non-scheduled public passenger transport — individual taxis, shared taxis, tourist taxis, louage services and rural transport — announced that a unanimous agreement had been reached among the executive offices of the relevant national trade chambers to stage a nationwide general strike on Monday, April 27, 2026, across the entire country, from midnight to midnight.

It was also agreed that the strike would be preceded by a protest sit-in scheduled for Wednesday, April 15, 2026, starting at 8:00 a.m. in front of the Ministry of Transport, as a warning and a final opportunity for corrective action before the general strike takes effect.

Tunisia: Individual Taxi Drivers Set to Hold Strike on April 27, 2026

In Tunisia, the executive offices of the national trade chambers representing non-scheduled public passenger transport — individual taxis, shared taxis, tourist taxis, louage services and rural transport — announced that a unanimous agreement had been reached among the executive offices of the...

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