What are the latest news in Tunisia? September 1st, 2026
The latest key developments in Tunisia include:
- Wildfires and Evacuations: Civil protection teams and regional authorities evacuated over 100 families in central and northwestern regions (notably across Kairouan and Siliana) following spreading forest fires on Mount Bargou and Mount Boulemane, driven by severe heat and high winds. Türkiye Today
- Diplomacy & Bilateral Agreements: President Kais Saied and Tunisian officials met with the German Foreign Minister in Tunis, concluding five bilateral agreements and project pacts valued at over €100 million focused on development and energy cooperation. www.tap.info.tn
- Judicial Updates: The Court of Cassation is scheduled to review final appeals regarding the high-profile “conspiracy against state security” case involving prominent political and civil society figures. Amnesty International
- Public Services and Seasonal Transition: Public administration and state institutions returned to the regular double-shift schedule (“double séance”) following the summer schedule, alongside emergency distributions of mineral water and load-shedding measures due to high electrical demand during recent heatwaves. Mosaique FM
- Economy and Tourism: Tourism reports indicate robust recovery, with Tunisia ranking among the top three outbound holiday destinations on the French market for the late summer and upcoming autumn season. La Presse de Tunisie