On October 5, 2026, Tunisian President Kais Saied met with Prime Minister Sarah El-Zafrani and Minister of Employment and Vocational Training Riadh Choued at the Carthage Palace. They discussed the implementation of Law No. 18 of 2025, which provides exceptional provisions for the recruitment of higher education graduates who have been unemployed in the public sector and civil service. The President emphasized that the law aims to address the accumulated challenges over decades, including irregular recruitments based on fake certificates or without required qualifications.
President Saied criticized the current situation, where the only "certificate" required for recruitment was affiliation to a particular group or party. He stressed that the unemployed individuals are not jobless by choice but due to practices and operations that everyone is aware of. These practices, along with granted privileges, have led to the waste of public funds. The President asserted that the time for debate is over, and it is now time for action, honesty, and dedication.
The President emphasized that the Tunisian people, who have made sacrifices for independence, dignity, and freedom, have shown deep and constant awareness. He expressed confidence that the people will achieve their goals despite challenges and obstacles. President Saied highlighted that the people are continuously making their way forward, undeterred by difficulties, and their flag will remain a symbol of national dignity and sovereignty.
On October 5, 2026, the Ministry of Equipment published lists of candidates for recruitment exams for jobs at the Gabès phosphate mines. Meanwhile, the US Embassy in Tunis congratulated a Tunisian scientist who is leading a project under NASA's program. In other news, a network involved in real estate ownership fraud received prison sentences totaling 26 years.
The Ministry of Interior has announced a competitive exam for recruitment, with registration open until November 5. In the governorate of Qafsa, 350 kilograms of meat were confiscated from an unauthorized slaughterhouse without health conditions. The Nobel Prize in Medicine for 2026 was awarded to three scientists for their groundbreaking discovery.
A bright meteor was spotted in the skies of Tunisia, with some parts being more valuable than gold. In France, protests and strikes led to the closure of hundreds of schools. In Sidi Bouzid, farmers are concerned about the disruption of irrigation water, which threatens their crops in the "Ghrais" region.
The World Bank Group has appointed a new director for its office in Tunisia. There are reports of a Tunisian elderly man's death after being confirmed to have AIDS in Mednine, while a Tunisian family in Italy has been reunited with their infant. A national initiative, "Hour of Prevention," has been launched to protect young people from modern risks.
Key points
- President Kais Saied reaffirms his commitment to addressing unemployment challenges in Tunisia.
- The Tunisian government has launched initiatives to recruit higher education graduates and address irregularities in public sector employment.
- Various news and developments have been reported across Tunisia and internationally, including NASA projects, Nobel Prizes, and environmental concerns.
