L'Accumulateur Tunisien Assad has acquired full ownership of Batteries Assad Algérie BAA by repurchasing the remaining 4% stake held by Algerian investors. This transaction, finalized on July 16, 2026, makes the Tunisian group the sole shareholder of its Algerian subsidiary. The move is part of a broader capital restructuring for BAA, with Assad preparing to open its subsidiary's capital. Options under consideration include bringing in a strategic partner and/or listing Batteries Assad Algérie on the Algiers Stock Exchange. Assad plans to complete a fundraising initiative before the end of 2026, aiming to raise one billion Algerian dinars, equivalent to approximately 22.1 million Tunisian dinars. This fundraising is expected to represent 25% to 30% of BAA's capital.
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Several tombs of political and union figures, including those of Mohamed Brahmi and Chokri Belaïd, were vandalized at the Djellaz cemetery in Tunis, according to former MP Badreddine Gammoudi on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The affected graves are located in the Martyrs' Square and also include those of Ahmed Ben Brahim, Salah Ben Youssef, and Ahmed Tlili. Gammoudi described the acts as a "heinous crime" and urged authorities to identify and prosecute those responsible. The Popular Current party also reported discovering the damage between Wednesday night and Thursday, condemning it as a "barbaric crime" targeting symbols of the Tunisian national movement. The party considers these acts to be "terrorist acts" attributed to "hateful terrorist groups" and called for an investigation into the circumstances, perpetrators, and motives, with results to be made public. The Popular Current also requested enhanced protection for the Leaders' Square at the Jellaz cemetery, including fencing and permanent guards. As of now, no official authority has commented on the incidents or announced an investigation. The desecration of tombs holds significant historical and memorial importance in Tunisia, given the prominent figures interred there.
President Kaïs Saïed chaired a meeting on the afternoon of July 22, 2026, at the Carthage Palace, focusing on water and electricity cuts and fires affecting several regions of the country. The meeting included the Minister of Interior, Khaled Nouri; the Minister of Equipment, Housing, and acting Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, Salah Zouari; the Minister of Agriculture, Water Resources, and Fisheries, Ezzeddine Ben Cheikh; the CEO of the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company Steg, Fayçal Trifa; the CEO of the National Water Exploitation and Distribution Company Sonede, Abdelhamid Mnaja; and the Director General of the National Civil Protection Office, Colonel Mohamed Rached Souissi. Kaïs Saïed stated he was closely monitoring the situation nationwide, describing the recent water and electricity cuts and fires as "abnormal phenomena." He affirmed that the state would not remain passive against those seeking to harm citizens and incite tensions. The head of state addressed water and electricity distribution interruptions exceeding 24 hours in several regions, deeming the situation unacceptable and calling for an immediate end. He also stressed the need to inform citizens in advance of scheduled cuts and to choose appropriate times when such cuts are unavoidable. Kaïs Saïed commended the efforts of Civil Protection units, in coordination with military, security, and administrative structures, for their rapid and effective interventions in controlling fires. He concluded b
Wajih Dhokkar, a doctor and member of the Tunisian Organization of Young Doctors, stated on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, that the organization estimates between 150 and 200 deaths due to heatstroke in recent days. These figures are based on information gathered from young doctors in public hospitals, as the Ministry of Health has not released official data. Dhokkar noted that deaths occurred in various settings, including emergency services, at home with SAMU intervention, and among hospitalized patients whose conditions worsened due to thermal stress, requiring transfer to intensive care. He also mentioned that some hospitals, such as Charles-Nicolle Hospital in Tunis, experienced power outages affecting certain medical services, though priority services like emergencies and intensive care were spared. Dhokkar criticized the lack of official communication from the Ministry of Health regarding the human toll of the heatwave, calling it a significant failure to citizens' right to information. He also highlighted the absence of an official declaration of a health emergency and clear public guidelines, which he believes is inadequate given the severity of the situation. This statement follows a call from the Tunisian Organization of Young Doctors for authorities to establish a national crisis unit, publish health impact data, and reinforce healthcare facilities. The Ministry of Health has not yet released any detailed official report on deaths or hospitalizations related to the hea