Tunisia to Attend Fezzan Conference in Libya This November
The Tunisia-Africa Business Council will serve as the guest of honor at the inaugural trade event in Sabha.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in International Trade
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The Tunisia-Africa Business Council is set to participate in the inaugural Fezzan Conference taking place in Sabha, Libya, from November 24-26, 2026. As the guest of honor, the council aims to foster new economic partnerships between Tunisian firms and Libyan counterparts to facilitate trade routes into sub-Saharan Africa.
Why it matters
The initiative seeks to strengthen economic ties between the two nations by leveraging Sabha as a strategic trade gateway. By building these infrastructure and logistics connections, participants hope to gain better access to markets in Niger, Mali, and Chad.
Tunisian exports to Libya reached 2.469 billion dinars in 2025. Total exports from Tunisia to African countries rose to 6.882 billion dinars in 2025, compared to 6.406 billion dinars in 2024.
The players
Tunisia-Africa Business Council
This organization represents Tunisian business interests and serves as the guest of honor for the Fezzan Conference.
The details
The conference will highlight opportunities across sectors including energy, agriculture, industry, and logistics. Tunisian companies are specifically looking to establish collaborative links to navigate the complexities of trading in sub-Saharan regions.
Timeline
The inaugural Fezzan Conference is scheduled for November 24-26, 2026.
Trade figures for Tunisia and Libya were measured for the 2024 and 2025 calendar years.
Market Dynamics
This event reflects the ongoing trend of cross-border economic integration spurred by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework. It signals a shift toward regional trade hubs like Sabha replacing more traditional, concentrated commercial corridors.
Retail investors and stakeholders with interests in North African logistics or energy firms may see increased partnership activity following these talks. The formalization of these trade routes could lead to more predictable supply chains for companies operating within the Maghreb and Sahel corridors.
The takeaway
The move underscores the growing strategic importance of Sabha as a hub for trans-Saharan commerce. Readers should note that expanded regional trade networks are increasingly serving as a primary lever for economic growth in North African markets.
Further reading
For more context on how regional commerce is evolving, visit the International Trade section.
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