Tunisia–Mauritania Diplomacy: President Kaïs Saïed met Mauritanian FM Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, reaffirming Tunisia’s commitment to stronger ties in economy, trade, culture, education and research, with cultural links reaching back to the Sanhaja era. World Cup Culture & Identity: Tunisia’s federation sacked Sabri Lamouchi after the 5-1 loss to Sweden and brought in Hervé Renard, with assistant Patrice Beaumelle urging a quick fix to Tunisia’s defensive woes as the team faces Japan next. Education & Youth: Tunisia’s “Neuvième” exam opens Thursday for 32,004 candidates, with special measures for students with specific needs and 3,750 pilot middle-school seats for the 2026–2027 intake. Gender-Based Violence Policy: A Tunis conference on June 18-19 will draft Tunisia’s first national protocol to harmonize medico-legal and psychological care for sexual-violence victims. Rights & Civil Society: Amnesty warns that Tunisia’s appeals court will re-examine the unjust convictions of anti-racism activists Saadia Mosbah and Mnemty staff, calling it a crackdown on civic space. Sports for All: Tunisia’s broader sports ecosystem gets a spotlight as blind and visually impaired football programs use sound and teamwork to open the game to everyone. International Media & Representation: Rafael van der Vaart apologized for an offensive “joke” about Japan players, underscoring how quickly sport commentary can turn into a culture clash.