Day: March 17, 2017

Chichi: “Inter-Libyan dialogue without foreign interference to settle conflict in Libya”

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MOSCOW-Inclusive inter-Libyan talks, far from any foreign interference, are likely to favour a political solution to the conflict in Libya as advocated by neighbouring countries, Tunisia’s ambassador to Russia Mohamed Ali Chihi stressed Friday in Moscow.   “A solution to the Libyan conflict can only come from Libyan themselves through inclusive dialogue favouring a political settlement,” Tunisia’s ambassador stressed in a press conference, saying neighbouring countries Algeria, Tunisia and Egypt have already initiated a common approach to contribute to the return of peace and stability in this country. The interministerial…

Where have all the revolutionaries gone?

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In her paper “Where Have All the Revolutionaries gone?,” Sarah Yerkes asks why young, non-Islamist Tunisians have abstained from participating in formal politics since the Tunisian revolution, and assesses the effect of this trend on the health of Tunisia’s democracy. Yerkes begins by analyzing the low level of non-Islamist youth participation in formal politics. She describes what formal political participation looks like and explains why youth participation matters in the context of post-revolution Tunisia. Yerkes then examines the discrepancies between the expected rate of participation and the actual rate of…

Tunisia: food trade balance posts 295.2 MTD deficit

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The food trade balance recorded a deficit of 295.2 million dinars (11.7% of the trade deficit) in the first two months of 2017, compared with 102.6 million dinars in the same period of 2016. The coverage rate of exports by imports decreased to 63% in January and February 2017, compared with 80.6% in 2016. This situation is the result of a significant increase in the value of food imports by 51%, in particular while exports went up only 18.1%. The value of food imports in the first two months of…

One Year After EU Allows Duty-Free Tunisian Imports, Italian Producers Assure Strict Controls

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Assitol is pushing for transparency to dispel concerns over duty-free Tunisian imports while proposing the extension of computerized monitoring and supporting the new inter-trade organization to ensure more product guarantees. On the basis of an agreement signed one year ago with the aim to support the Tunisian economy after terrorist attacks, the European Union has so far imported 7,000 tons of olive oil from the North-African country, according to the last European Commission monitoring report on the impact of the measure which allows the importation of 35,000 tons per year…

Tunisians celebrate their heritage with stunning traditional costumes

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Every year in March, Tunisians commemorate their history by wearing traditional dress to ensure that their past is not forgotten. As fashion lovers can attest, the clothes we wear represent so much more than the mere thread they are made with. Your attire can make a strong social statement, portray your individual character and, in countries like Tunisia, link you to your family history and national culture. On 15 March every year, Tunisians celebrate their heritage by donning traditional garments in public. This year was no different, as both men…

Tunisia on the right track, says Prime Minister

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Tunisian Prime Minister Youssef Chahed said the country is on the right shape even if its economic situation remains delicate. Chahed made this known on Thursday before Parliament, as it counts on a resumption of tourism this year. Chahed is in charge of “national unity” and visit legislation on Thursday to ask the deputies for confidence in two new members of the government following a recent reshuffle. The legislation is supposed to allow for three years administrative facilities for national projects. TVC news