Judicial Crackdown: Tunisia’s court sentenced opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi to life in prison plus 30 years in the “secret apparatus” terrorism case, with other Ennahdha figures also receiving long terms—raising the stakes for political opposition under President Kais Saied. Monetary Policy Watch: The Central Bank of Tunisia kept its key interest rate at 7% on June 3, citing inflation risks and a “prudent” approach to protect price stability and macroeconomic balance. Government Delivery: A restricted ministerial council meeting reviewed progress on public projects across sectors, with Prime Minister Sarra Zaâfrani Zenzri pushing faster execution, better project preparation, and streamlined procurement. Public Health & Infrastructure: The Economy and Planning ministry outlined major hospital construction and e-health upgrades, including new university and regional hospitals, as part of a broader healthcare overhaul. Tech Sovereignty Push: Tunisia’s TABC launched ST2A, a pan-African consortium aimed at building digital sovereignty across connectivity, cybersecurity, sovereign cloud, AI, and e-government. Regional Mobility & Safety: UK travel advice warns against non-essential travel to parts of southern/western Tunisia near the Libya border due to cross-border terrorism and fighting in Libya. Sports & National Spotlight: Tunisia’s World Cup opener vs the Netherlands (June 25) is drawing attention alongside wider tournament logistics, including Japan’s base change in Mexico over training conditions.