“Africa ready to make the most of the Internet”

Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – There has been robust growth in Internet access and usage over the past few years and Africa is now primed to take advantage of the social and economic opportunities that the Internet can bring to people … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisian film wins 1st prize at North African Film Festival

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – “The night of the blind moon”, presented by Tunisian film director, Khadija Mkacher, won on Saturday the first prize of the fourth edition of the North African Film Festival, held on April 7-11, 2015, in Oujda, … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisia expects agriculture sector to grow by 8% in 2015

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – The Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture expects the agriculture sector to grow by 8% in 2015 against 2% growth last year. The ministry said there was a 300% increase in the production of olive oil in 2014 … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisia to cancel visa for 20 eastern European and African countries

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – The Tunisian ministry of foreign affairs announced on Friday that it would cancel entry visas into Tunisia for 20 countries, especially in Eastern Europe and Africa. Countries to benefit from the measure include Russia, Czech Republic, … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisians vote in presidential elections

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Tunisians went to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president from among 22 candidates after the withdrawal of five others. Altogether, 27,000 observers were accredited and 65,000 representatives of candidates, deployed to various polling … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisians hopeful of better life after presidential elections

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Tunis , Tunisia ( PANA) – Tunisians are optimistic that the 23 Nov. presidential election in the country will usher in an era of political stability, security and better economic prospects, especially in the tourism sector that has been badly … Read More

Libya’s neighbours to meet in Cairo

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Tripoli, Libya (PANA) – A meeting of Libya’s six neighbouring countries – Algeria, Egypt, Tunisia, Sudan, Niger and Chad – has been scheduled to take place in Cairo, Egypt, later this month, to find ways to enhance Libya’s stability, the … Read More

Tunisia temporarily closes border with Libya

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Despite the concern of Tunisian authorities about the rising number of people fleeing the ongoing fighting in Libya, the common border of the two countries was temporarily closed Friday due to a chaotic situation at Ras … Read More

Tunisia: Tunisian poet Ali al-Aswad Marzouki dies at 70

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – One of the greatest Tunisian poets, Ali al-Aswad Marzouki, died Tuesday at age 70 in the Tunisian town of Douz after a long illness. The sources said with the death of Marzouki, Tunisia had lost a … Read More

Tunisia: President Marzouki determined “to conquer Africa”

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Tunisian President Moncef Marzouki said Thursday that Tunisia is determined more than ever to open up to Africa by announcing measures meant to facilitate visas for Tunisian investors and the opening of some embassies on the … Read More

Tunisia: Prime Minister denies corruption allegations in oil sector

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomâa has denied allegations of corruption in the country’s oil sector, particularly regarding the agreement signed with the oil companies under the control by the country’s oil commission. Speaking on 100th anniversary … Read More

Tunisia: ‘Economic woes could become catastrophic’

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Tunisian Prime Minister Mehdi Jomaa warned Monday that the country’s economic woes could become “catastrophic,” saying that people will have to make sacrifices. Tunisia’s economic recovery since its 2011 “Arab Spring” revolution has been hampered by … Read More

‘Social problems account for 48.3% of divorce cases in Tunisia’

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Tunis, Tunisia (PANA) – Divorce cases between couples have been on the rise in Tunisia in the last five years following what officials called “social crisis and disruptions”, according to a study by the Tunisian Women Affairs and Family Ministry. … Read More

Draw for African playoffs for 2014 FIFA World Cup holds in Cairo

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PANA Cairo, Egypt  – The draw for Africa’s last qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup is due to be held later Monday at the headquarters of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in Cairo, the Egyptian capital. All … Read More

Defending champions, Tunisia, kicked out of Afrobasket

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 Tunisian team – Photo: foot plus By PANA Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire – Egypt Tuesday stunned defending champions Tunisia, defeating their fellow north Africans 77-67 in the knockout stage of the Afrobasket in the Ivorian capital, Abidjan. The Tunisians were no … Read More