Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed made a surprise visit to the Kairouan Governorate on the evening of June 16, 2026, as reported by local radio. The President’s visit focused on the Aghlabid Basin development project, where he assessed the progress of ongoing work. Details regarding the purpose of the visit beyond the site inspection were not immediately available. This unannounced trip follows a pattern of similar visits by Saïed to various regions of the country. The visit was first reported by Business News. No further information regarding the visit’s outcomes or any statements made by the President have been released.