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Cancer patient's plea for timely treatment goes viral on Tunisian social media
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A video posted by Sirine Chebbi on June 1, 2026, has gone viral on Tunisian social media, showing a cancer patient appealing for timely access to her treatment. The young woman, visibly affected by her illness and the lack of medication, emotionally describes the difficulties she has faced for months in obtaining her treatment, despite a court decision in her favor dating from March 25. In the three-minute video, she explains her two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer, stating that delays in medication delivery endanger her life. She repeatedly says, "I want my medicine on time... I am dying," emphasizing that treatment is her only hope to slow the disease's progression. She reports frequent supply shortages, sometimes going four to five months without medication, despite having all necessary administrative documents, including social security coverage. She criticizes the delays as incompatible with her urgent health condition. The patient directly addresses relevant officials, asking for her message to reach the Minister of Health and President Kaïs Saïed. She clarifies that she has never sought financial or material aid, only the medication needed for her treatment. Her testimony highlights the challenges faced by patients with serious illnesses due to supply disruptions and administrative delays in healthcare access. The video has generated significant emotion online, with thousands of reactions, comments, and shares. Many internet users expressed compassion and urged heal
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Omar Bouzouada has been appointed Chairman and CEO of the Gafsa Phosphate Company and the Tunisian Chemical Group, according to presidential decrees published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Tunisia Jort on June 1, 2026. These appointments signify a major change within two strategic pillars of the phosphate sector in Tunisia. Concurrently, decree n°2026-80 ended Abdelkader Amaydi's tenure as Director General of the Gafsa Phosphate Company, and decree n°2026-81 concluded Al Hadi Youssef's role as Director General of the Tunisian Chemical Group. These decisions, formalized by their publication in the JORT, are part of a reorganization at the helm of two public companies that are strategic for the national economy and the phosphate sector, which is a key industrial driver for the country.
Must ReadA video widely shared on TikTok by the page "Tribune des Tunisiens libres" claims a recent criminal case is the "second instance of a Tunisian woman being murdered by an African national." This publication quickly garnered significant reactions and was widely shared by internet users denouncing the presence of sub-Saharan migrants in Tunisia. However, an examination of the facts shows that this claim is disseminated without evidence to support the conclusions presented in the video. This type of content is not new; for several years, Tunisian social networks have seen recurrent publications linking miscellaneous events to migrants from sub-Saharan Africa. These contents typically appear in a context of tensions surrounding migration issues and often rely on incomplete, out-of-context, or unverified information. Their objective is frequently to present migrants as a threat to public safety, thereby fueling prejudice and hostile discourse against them. The video in question asserts that a Tunisian woman was killed by an African national and presents this as the "second instance" of its kind. Yet, no concrete evidence supports this claim. The publication cites no official sources, no statements from authorities, no judicial declarations, nor any investigative documents confirming the identity or nationality of the alleged perpetrator. The supposed origin of the suspect is presented as a certainty, despite no verifiable proof being provided to the public. This method of informati
The French Consulate General in Tunis announced the results of the elections for French expatriate councilors for the Tunisia-Libya constituency, following the vote held on May 31, 2026. Out of 18,661 registered voters, 1,915 participated, a turnout of just over 10%. After accounting for 19 blank and three invalid ballots, 1,893 votes were cast. The list "Servir les Français de Tunisie et de Libye," led by Madeleine Berger Ben Naceur, received the most votes with 494. It was followed by "Votre voix compte – Engagement, Expérience et Résultats pour les Français de Tunisie et de Libye," led by Laurent Caizergues, with 451 votes. "La France insoumise – LFI Tunisie Libye," led by Donia Ben Osman, secured 448 votes, while "Françaises du monde unie et solidarité," led by Martine Vautrin Djedidi, obtained 334 votes. "Unis ! Au service des Français de Tunisie et de Libye," led by Slim Ben Hadj Khélifa, garnered 92 votes, and "Agir et rassembler, unis pour les Français de Tunisie-Libye," led by Roselyne Cordin, received 74 votes. Five French expatriate councilors were elected: Donia Ben Osman La France insoumise – LFI Tunisie Libye, Laurent Caizergues Votre voix compte, Madeleine Berger Ben Naceur and Michel Zucchero Servir les Français de Tunisie et de Libye, and Martine Vautrin Djedidi Françaises du monde unie et solidarité. Faten Tellissi was also named consular delegate for the "Servir les Français de Tunisie et de Libye" list. The results were officially validated by the French C
A private recruitment agency manager has been arrested and detained in connection with an alleged large-scale scam involving supposed job offers abroad. The scam reportedly affected 44 individuals from various governorates. The suspect is accused of collecting significant sums, amounting to thousands of dinars, from young job seekers by promising them legitimate work contracts outside of Tunisia. These payments were made in exchange for documents that were later found to be legally worthless. The judicial police brigade in Manouba conducted the investigation, leading to the manager's arrest. The public prosecutor at the Manouba Court of First Instance ordered his custody, and on Monday, June 1, 2026, the investigating judge ordered his placement in Mornaguia civil prison. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full circumstances of the case and identify any other potential victims.