Professor Nadia Mzoughi, President of the University of Carthage, has been elected Chair of the Regional Conference of University Presidents (C2R) of the Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) for North Africa.

The election took place as part of the renewal of the C2R North Africa Executive Board, ahead of the 6th World Week of Scientific Francophonie, in the presence of Mr. Jean-Philippe Thouard, Acting Regional Director of the AUF North Africa Office.

The newly elected Executive Board comprises:

– Chair: Professor Nadia Mzoughi, President of the University of Carthage, Tunisia;

– Vice-Chairs:

• Mr. Nabil Hmina, President of Ibn Zohr University, Morocco;
• Mr. Chamekh Mbareck, Director of the Higher School of Agronomy and Veterinary Sciences, Mauritania;
• Mr. Adil Elmadhi, President of the Moroccan League of French Teachers.

Mr. Jean-Philippe Thouard, Acting Regional Director of AUF North Africa, will serve as Secretary-General.

On the sidelines of the 6th World Week of Scientific Francophonie, held on 14 October 2026 in Agadir, Morocco, thematic committees were also established to structure the work of the C2R North Africa during its new term:

– Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence: chaired by Mr. Nabil Hmina, President of Ibn Zohr University, Morocco;

– Youth, Employability and Entrepreneurship: led by Professor Lotfi Belkacem, President of the University of Sousse, Tunisia;

– Scientific Diplomacy and Governance: entrusted to Mr. Chamekh Mbareck, Director of the Higher School of Agronomy and Veterinary Sciences, Mauritania;

– Educational Innovation and Inclusion: led by Hassan I University, Morocco;

– Impactful Research and Sustainable Development: entrusted to Professor Ali Ould Mohamed Salem El Boukhari, President of the University of Nouakchott, Mauritania.

The election of Professor Nadia Mzoughi as Chair of the C2R North Africa marks a significant milestone in the University of Carthage’s commitment to the Francophone higher education and research community. It opens up new opportunities to strengthen partnerships among higher education institutions across the region and promote joint initiatives in strategic areas, including research, educational innovation, digital transformation and sustainable development.