AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoInflation Watch: Tunisia’s National Institute of Statistics reports inflation at 5.4% in August 2026, up from 5.1% in July, with food prices rising faster (Food +7.8% vs 6.8% in July) and health costs also climbing (+3.4%). Heat & Health Risks: The Tunisian League for Human Rights says 20 prisoners have died in detention amid extreme heat, citing suffocation and poor ventilation, while authorities have not confirmed heat-related deaths. Food Safety & Livestock: The Philippines has banned imports of foot-and-mouth disease–susceptible animals and related products from at least 23 countries including Tunisia, after lab-confirmed outbreaks—an indirect reminder of how animal health affects food systems. Wellness Tourism Push: A Tunisian tourism study by IACE highlights big growth potential in health and wellness tourism, projecting it could top 1.3 billion dinars by 2030, alongside other niche segments. Civil Society Under Pressure: Human Rights Watch warns Tunisia’s NGO crackdown is intensifying, with prosecutions, detentions, and suspensions that could further limit access to health and social support.
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