AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy and Climate: Tunisia’s hottest-ever summer strained the electricity grid and exposed reliance on energy imports, prompting calls for lawmakers to rethink energy policy as heat drives demand higher. Press Freedom: Journalists say reporting risks prosecution as President Kais Saied’s expanded powers coincide with a broader crackdown; about 20 journalists face charges and four are imprisoned, according to the journalists’ union. Blogger Hajer Awadi was sentenced to 26 months over a social media post. Economic Pressures: Nearly seven years into Saied’s presidency, growth has not eased the strain on household budgets: food prices remain high, youth unemployment is elevated and tight public finances limit the government’s options. Independent Media: A Tunis court dismissed a bid to dissolve Al Khatt, publisher of Inkyfada—a reprieve for the outlet amid continuing concerns over pressure on independent journalism. Digital Governance: A regional report warns Tunisia’s expanding digital public infrastructure needs stronger rights safeguards, citing risks of exclusion and weak oversight.
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