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CAF
5 hours ago
- Sport
- CAF
WAFCON 2024: DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana Bow Out with Grit and Glory
As the 2024 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) enters the quarterfinal stage, four teams—DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana—exit the competition, but not without leaving a lasting impression through memorable performances and unwavering determination. Botswana's Comeback Falls Just Short Despite a spirited 2-1 comeback win against Tunisia, Botswana's journey ended heartbreakingly on July 14 in Casablanca. With hopes of a quarterfinal spot still alive, the Mares watched their fate slip away after Ghana's commanding 4-1 victory over Tanzania secured the final qualification ticket. Botswana had fallen behind 1-0 at halftime but rallied with resilience and unity to turn the game around. Though their elimination stung, the team departed with heads held high, having showcased immense character. Flavine Mawete's Moment of Brilliance In front of 21,000 Moroccan fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Flavine Mawete delivered one of the tournament's most iconic moments. Facing a sea of red and green support for the host nation, the DR Congo winger held her nerve and unleashed a stunning left-footed strike to equalize against Morocco, momentarily silencing the crowd. The 25-year-old's goal stood out not just as a technical feat, but as a symbol of defiance and belief, earning her a place in the hearts of fans and in the annals of the tournament. Tanzania Push Defending Champions to the Brink The Twiga Stars nearly caused a major upset against reigning champions South Africa. Opa Clement gave Tanzania a deserved lead in the 24th minute, capitalizing on their disciplined defensive shape and the industrious midfield work of Diana Msewa. South Africa struggled to break through until the 70th minute when Bambanani Mbane salvaged a 1-1 draw with a powerful strike from a poorly cleared corner. The result felt like a moral victory for Tanzania, who proved their mettle against elite opposition. Tunisian Fans Bring Home Atmosphere to Morocco Tunisia may not have advanced, but their supporters were among the loudest of the tournament. Over 1,700 kilometers from Tunis, the stands at Stade Père Jégo in Casablanca echoed with chants, flags, and unrelenting support for the Carthage Eagles. 'We felt their energy from the warm-up,' said captain Chaima Abbassi after their final match. 'It gave us a tremendous boost.' The fans' passion turned every Tunisian fixture into a home-like atmosphere, further fueling their players' performances. A Brave Exit, A Promising Future Though their WAFCON 2024 campaigns have ended, the efforts of DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana have enriched the tournament. Each side exits with pride, having fought valiantly and inspired many with their heart, passion, and progress.
5 hours ago
Tunisia Pavilion: Partnership in Innovation, Science, and Technology for Saving Lives
Tunisia, on northern Africa's Mediterranean coast, boasts beaches and beautiful coral reefs, along with many world heritage archaeological sites, such as the ancient trading port of Carthage. The beautiful Tunisia pavilion epitomizes the country's sobriquet, Jewel of North Africa, featuring colorful traditional mosaics and jasmine, the national flower. When visitors step into the pavilion, they are enveloped in the sweet floral fragrance. The interior walls are filled with mosaic pictures and video footage which depict legendary Queen Elissa's founding of Carthage, the history of General Hannibal's campaign against Rome, landscapes of the Sahara, in the south of the country, and representations of Tunisia's modern scientific technologies. The pavilion's souvenir shop offers Tunisian products, including a range of carpets with intricate geometric patterns, colorful tableware, jasmine aromatic oil, and natural soap. It will surely arouse a longing to visit Tunisia. The Tunisia pavilion is located in the Saving Lives zone. ( See the official map for details.) Tunisia marks its national day on Wednesday, August 13, at the Expo National Day Hall. (© ) (Originally published in Japanese. Reporting and text by Uchiyama Ken'ichi and . Photographic assistance by Kuroiwa Masakazu of 96-Box. Banner photo © .)
Babnet
12 hours ago
- Business
- Babnet
Strengthening U.S.-Tunisian Economic Ties: High-Level Meeting Between UTICA and American Delegation Focuses on Investment, Trade, and Strategic Partnerships
Mr. Samir Majoul, President of the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade, and Handicrafts (UTICA), received on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the organization's headquarters in the capital, Mr. Joey Hood, Ambassador of the United States of America to Tunisia, and Mr. David Hamod, President of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce (NUSACC), in the presence of several members of UTICA's national executive board, senior officials of the Union, representatives of various economic sectors, and the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia. During the meeting, both parties reviewed the long-standing economic relations between Tunisia and the United States, stressing the importance of building an economic partnership that serves mutual interests and benefits both countries. Mr. Samir Majoul reaffirmed Tunisia's ongoing efforts on all fronts to become an ideal destination for both national and foreign investment, and its ambition to establish international partnerships and strategic projects in various key sectors. These include energy and particularly renewable energy, due to its potential to drive sustainable development, as well as promising sectors such as sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, information and communication technologies, the digital economy, higher education, scientific research, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, handicrafts, textiles, logistics, and mechanical and electrical industries. These sectors, he emphasized, have high export potential and the capacity to create jobs. He highlighted UTICA's commitment to strengthening U.S. investments and expanding trade cooperation with the United States toward Africa, the Arab world, and Europe. Mr. Majoul also underscored the high quality of Tunisian products such as olive oil and dates, as well as their unique health and environmental benefits. He stated that Tunisian olive oil, thanks to the diversity of its varieties and the richness of its soil and climate, is a high-quality natural product that contributes to carbon absorption, making it supportive of healthy diets and environmental sustainability. He warned that imposing customs duties on Tunisian exports to the U.S. market—such as olive oil, dates, textiles, and handicrafts—would negatively affect Tunisian exporters and American consumers alike, as these tariffs would drive up product prices. Mr. Majoul stressed the importance of developing U.S.-Tunisian partnerships based on trust and mutual interests, leveraging Tunisia's strategic location and its network of trade agreements. He noted that several promising sectors are ready to attract new investments and called for taking advantage of the complementarity between American expertise and Tunisian capabilities to develop joint projects, including those targeting third markets in Africa, Europe, and the Arab world. For his part, U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood affirmed the two countries share a common history that serves as a solid foundation for future relations. He emphasized the existence of numerous opportunities that require joint efforts, and acknowledged current challenges such as the trade deficit and customs duties imposed on Tunisian exports. He called for continued collaboration and the development of practical strategies to address these issues. Mr. David Hamod, President of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, highlighted that the U.S. market is not a single market but rather 50 diverse markets across 50 U.S. states, which necessitates greater marketing efforts to introduce American consumers to the variety of Tunisian products. He called for better exploitation of these trade opportunities. The meeting also reaffirmed the importance of American investment in Tunisia and the mutual desire to encourage U.S. investment in Tunisia, as well as enhance Tunisian investment opportunities in the U.S. market. UTICA representatives presented the diversity of Tunisia's industrial fabric, the competitiveness and excellence of its sectors, the efficiency of its human resources, and its openness to innovation and technology. They emphasized Tunisia's ability to integrate into global value chains and highlighted the evolution and expansion of Tunisian startups toward the U.S. market. They also discussed the possibility of moving toward targeted bilateral agreements that focus on specific sectors and opportunities. The meeting concluded with a review of efforts by the American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia to find solutions to the potential impact of tariffs on Tunisian exports, in coordination with UTICA, several universities, and professional chambers, along with the idea of organizing cultural days to promote awareness of the historical bilateral relations between Tunisia and the United States.
Babnet
12 hours ago
- Business
- Babnet
Tunisia: Working Session Between UTICA and the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce
A working session was held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the headquarters of the Tunisian Union of Industry, Trade and Handicrafts (UTICA), bringing together a delegation from UTICA led by Mr. Samir Majoul, President of the Union, and a delegation from the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce headed by its President Mr. David Hamod, with the participation of the U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia, Mr. Joey Hood. The U.S.-Arab Chamber's delegation included a distinguished group of representatives from leading companies operating in strategic sectors such as international trade and investment between the U.S. and the MENA region, advancements in financial technology and digital payment systems, cutting-edge innovations in drone technology, as well as support for sustainable agriculture and food security through grain storage technologies and improved agricultural value chains. The UTICA delegation included members of the national executive board, UTICA officials, and representatives from several sectors, including olive oil and date exports, robotics, aircraft parts manufacturing, automotive components, and financial technology, along with the President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Tunisia. Mr. Samir Majoul emphasized the importance of this initiative, highlighting the growing American interest in Tunisia's economic environment. He stressed the need for joint efforts to establish partnerships based on complementarity, trust, and mutual benefit. He pointed out Tunisia's strategic location, making it an ideal regional hub due to its proximity to Europe, openness to the Arab world, and natural position as a gateway to Africa. He also cited Tunisia's trade agreements, including the partnership with the European Union, the Arab Free Trade Agreement, and its membership in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He expressed hope for launching a renewed dynamic of cooperation with the United States. Mr. Majoul further noted the readiness of several sectors to embrace new industrial and commercial partnerships, including fintech and electronic payment systems, aircraft and automotive components, sustainable agribusiness, and renewable agriculture, in addition to logistics and agricultural storage. He emphasized that the success of these partnerships depends on the complementarity of capabilities, combining U.S. expertise in innovation and capital with Tunisia's flexible, competitive capacities and its proximity to neighboring markets. He also highlighted promising avenues such as joint investments in third markets, including Africa, the Arab world, and Europe, where Tunisian companies have already built field experience. From his side, Mr. David Hamod, President of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce, underlined the importance of this meeting in strengthening economic relations between Tunisia and the United States. He affirmed that the private sector plays a pivotal role in advancing bilateral trade and shaping concrete partnerships between economic stakeholders in both countries. Mr. Hamod pointed out that the Chamber's delegation included representatives from strategic sectors such as food sovereignty, financial security, and defense, reflecting the diversity of potential areas of cooperation. He reiterated his commitment to supporting efforts aimed at expanding bilateral collaboration. He also encouraged Tunisian actors to develop direct relationships with various U.S. states, noting that this would open up new prospects for balanced, mutually beneficial partnerships. In the same vein, U.S. Ambassador Joey Hood considered that direct relations with the fifty U.S. states represent a strategic lever, equating it to " gaining fifty economic ambassadors inside the United States." He added that strengthening these ties could practically help rebalance the U.S. trade deficit with Tunisia and address some trade issues, including customs tariffs imposed on Tunisian exports to the U.S. market. During the session, economic representatives from both sides gave in-depth presentations on their areas of activity, highlighting promising opportunities for strategic cooperation between Tunisia and the U.S. They also discussed structural challenges facing trade relations—particularly the negative impact of U.S. tariffs on Tunisian exports —and emphasized the need for effective mechanisms to overcome these obstacles, ensuring smoother trade and investment flows and enhanced economic integration. The session also highlighted Tunisia's unique geostrategic position at the crossroads of Europe, Africa, and the Arab world, along with its diversified industrial base and skilled human capital, as critical factors that enhance Tunisia's attractiveness for foreign investment. The discussions underscored the central role of the private sector in both countries as a true driver of economic growth and sustainable cooperation. Both parties called for the establishment of complementary, balanced partnerships that reflect shared aspirations and support economic diversification, innovation, and technology transfer across key sectors. The session reaffirmed the strategic importance of U.S. investment in Tunisia as a lever to foster growth, technology transfer, and skill development. Both sides expressed their mutual desire to intensify efforts to support the inflow of U.S. investments into Tunisia and broaden cooperation opportunities, enabling Tunisian companies to better access the U.S. market and benefit from its potential. They also confirmed their shared commitment to strengthening this partnership through a renewed vision based on equality and mutual respect, aiming to achieve sustainable, mutually beneficial outcomes across the economic spectrum. Finally, the meeting shed light on the evolution of Tunisia's economic landscape, the adaptability of its enterprises, and their openness to international markets. Many Tunisian companies are actively seeking entry into the U.S. market via .
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First Post
13 hours ago
- Politics
- First Post
UN experts condemn Tunisia for jailing lawyers over free speech
The special rapporteurs noted multiple incidents in which attorneys were arrested and even imprisoned for pleading or making remarks read more UN experts accused Tunisian authorities on Monday of wrongfully imprisoning attorneys in order to stifle criticism. The special rapporteurs noted multiple incidents in which attorneys were arrested and even imprisoned for pleading or making remarks. 'Targeting legal professionals solely for performing their role in the justice system or exercising their freedom of expression poses a direct threat to the integrity and fairness of legal proceedings in Tunisia,' according to a joint statement from the experts. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD They referenced the instance of Ahmed Souab, a lawyer who was arrested on terrorism-related charges in April after stating that judges were under political pressure to sentence opposition leaders harshly in a recent mass trial. The experts said this and several other cases they detailed 'appear designed to ensure critics of the executive are silenced'. President Kais Saied, elected in 2019, has ruled Tunisia by decree since a 2021 power grab. The UN experts urged Tunisia to see that 'lawyers should be able to carry out all their professional duties without intimidation, hindrance, harassment or improper interference'. They said they had informed the Tunisian government of their concerns. The statement was issued by Margaret Satterthwaite, special rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, and Irene Khan, special rapporteur on the right to freedom of expression and opinion. UN special rapporteurs are independent experts mandated by the Human Rights Council to report their findings. They do not speak for the United Nations itself.
