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Tunisia Opens 200 MW Solar Call to Private Developers
Planet WinsApr 15

Tunisia Opens 200 MW Solar Call to Private Developers

Tunisia is inviting private companies to build solar power plants totaling 200 megawatts across the country, bringing the nation closer to clean energy goals. The move marks the sixth round of licensing that's already helped Tunisia reach nearly 1 gigawatt of solar capacity.

PV Magazine2 min read
Tunisia Eliminates Trachoma After Decades of Effort
Planet WinsMay 14

Tunisia Eliminates Trachoma After Decades of Effort

Tunisia has officially beaten trachoma, the world's leading infectious cause of blindness, after decades of national commitment. The victory shows how determined public health efforts can eliminate diseases that once affected half a country's population.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Egypt and Tunisia Partner to Strengthen Health Security
SolutionsMay 20

Egypt and Tunisia Partner to Strengthen Health Security

Egypt and Tunisia are joining forces to tackle regional health challenges, from epidemic response to climate-related health threats. The partnership, announced at the World Health Assembly, aims to improve healthcare systems across North Africa.

Egypt Independent2 min read
Norway's Scatec Builds $95M Solar Plant in Tunisia
Planet WinsJan 29

Norway's Scatec Builds $95M Solar Plant in Tunisia

A Norwegian renewable energy company just won a contract to build a massive solar power plant in southern Tunisia, bringing the North African nation closer to its goal of generating 35% of its electricity from clean energy. The project will power thousands of homes while creating jobs and reducing reliance on imported electricity.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read
Japan Funds 130 MW Solar Farm in Tunisia
Planet WinsMar 19

Japan Funds 130 MW Solar Farm in Tunisia

Japan is helping Tunisia build a massive solar farm that will power thousands of homes with clean energy. The project shows how international cooperation is accelerating the renewable energy transition in developing nations.

PV Magazine2 min read
Tunisia Launches 300 MW Solar Farm With Battery Storage
Planet WinsMar 9

Tunisia Launches 300 MW Solar Farm With Battery Storage

Tunisia is building one of North Africa's largest solar farms with massive battery storage, taking a major leap toward clean energy independence. The project could power hundreds of thousands of homes while cutting carbon emissions.

PV Magazine2 min read
Tunisia Launches Smart Water Plan to Secure Supply for All
SolutionsJun 10

Tunisia Launches Smart Water Plan to Secure Supply for All

Tunisia just approved a comprehensive strategy to guarantee clean drinking water for every region while modernizing its entire water system. The plan combines smart technology, rainwater harvesting, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure no community gets left behind.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Tunisia Welcomes 10-Year-Old Khalil for Medical Care
Acts of KindnessMar 2

Tunisia Welcomes 10-Year-Old Khalil for Medical Care

Ten-year-old Palestinian Khalil Islam Abou Dagga arrived in Tunisia this week to receive specialized orthopedic treatment, joining 173 injured children and adults who've found medical care there since October 2023. The country has opened its doors and hospitals to families in need, covering all costs from housing to healthcare.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Tunisia Gets Direct Europe Cable Link in Africa Push
Planet WinsJun 8

Tunisia Gets Direct Europe Cable Link in Africa Push

A new undersea cable is now carrying data directly from France to Tunisia, opening North Africa's first high-capacity digital corridor to Europe. It's part of a continent-wide race to prevent the internet blackouts that left millions offline last year.

Techpoint Africa3 min read
Tunisia Tackles Medicine Shortages with Digital Reforms
Health & WellnessMar 31

Tunisia Tackles Medicine Shortages with Digital Reforms

Tunisia just approved sweeping healthcare reforms to end nationwide medicine shortages and build a strategic drug stockpile. The plan includes immediate funding, local production, and full digital tracking across the entire pharmaceutical system.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Tunisia Gives 900,000 Kids Better Schools in 6 Years
SolutionsJan 30

Tunisia Gives 900,000 Kids Better Schools in 6 Years

Tunisia just transformed learning for nearly one million children through upgraded classrooms, trained teachers, and 100 new preschools in the country's most underserved regions. The results are already showing up in how children learn and love school.

Google News - School Innovation3 min read
Tunisia Gets $332M to Bring Clean Water to Millions
SolutionsApr 2

Tunisia Gets $332M to Bring Clean Water to Millions

The World Bank just approved two projects that will bring reliable clean water to over 2 million Tunisians while creating more than 17,000 jobs. The investment tackles both drinking water and farming needs in a country facing growing water scarcity.

AllAfrica - Environment2 min read
Sweden Crushes Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Comeback Victory
Sports2d ago

Sweden Crushes Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Comeback Victory

Sweden announced their return to World Cup glory with a stunning 5-1 win over Tunisia, proving their four-year absence from the tournament only fueled their determination. The Scandinavian squad lit up Monterrey with brilliant goals, showing fans why second chances matter.

France 24 English2 min read
Sweden Crushes Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Comeback Win
Sports2d ago

Sweden Crushes Tunisia 5-1 in World Cup Comeback Win

Sweden announced their return to the World Cup stage with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tunisia, their biggest tournament performance since 1938. Young stars Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres led the charge as Graham Potter's squad turned heads in Monterrey.

Google News - Sports3 min read
30-Foot Crocodile Fossil Rewrites Extinction Timeline
Planet WinsMay 3

30-Foot Crocodile Fossil Rewrites Extinction Timeline

Scientists discovered a bus-sized marine crocodile in Tunisia that lived 20 million years later than its species should have gone extinct. The finding is forcing researchers to rethink what they know about ancient mass extinctions.

Google News - Science2 min read
Gombe Partners with Tunisia to End Water Crisis
SolutionsFeb 16

Gombe Partners with Tunisia to End Water Crisis

Thousands of residents in Nigeria's Gombe State who struggle with unreliable water access are getting a lifeline through a new partnership promising modern technology and stable power. A Tunisian infrastructure firm is working with local officials to build a 100-megawatt power plant that will finally let existing water facilities reach their full potential.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read
Kenya Hosts North African Startups in New Tech Alliance
InnovationMay 17

Kenya Hosts North African Startups in New Tech Alliance

Kenya just welcomed Tunisia's top startup platform for the first time, bringing together more than 60 African entrepreneurs to break down barriers and build cross-border success. The partnership signals a new era of collaboration across a continent where innovation has too often stayed siloed.

Regional: africa innovation startup (ZA)3 min read
Tunisian Solar EVs Charge 30 Miles Daily From Sunshine
VideosMar 18

Tunisian Solar EVs Charge 30 Miles Daily From Sunshine

A Tunisian company is selling electric vehicles that charge themselves from the sun, offering free daily driving in a continent where charging stations barely exist. Bako Motors' solar-powered cars could transform transportation across Africa.

Good News Network3 min read
Arab Spring Singer Emel Mathlouthi Still Proud 15 Years On
Global NewsMay 28

Arab Spring Singer Emel Mathlouthi Still Proud 15 Years On

Tunisian-American artist Emel Mathlouthi's song "My Word is Free" became the anthem of the Arab Spring uprisings. Fifteen years later, she reflects on that historic moment with pride and admiration for the protesters who changed history.

France 24 English2 min read
Football World Mourns Nigeria's Michael Eneramo at 40
Community HeroesApr 25

Football World Mourns Nigeria's Michael Eneramo at 40

Clubs across three continents shared heartfelt tributes to former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo, who died at 40. His legacy touched Nigeria, Tunisia, and Turkey with equal power.

Premium Times Nigeria2 min read

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