Carthage Magazine is an independent, English-language publication covering Tunisia. We are committed to journalism that is accurate, fair, and accountable. This page sets out the editorial standards we work to, how we source and verify information, how we handle mistakes, and how readers can reach us.
This is a living document. We update it as our practices evolve.
Our mission and editorial independence
Carthage Magazine exists to inform a global audience about Tunisia: its news, culture, history, people, and the issues shaping its future. We aim to fill a gap that few outlets serve, namely substantive English-language coverage of Tunisia produced from Tunisia.
Editorial decisions are made independently of any commercial, political, or personal influence. Sponsorships, advertising, partnerships, and grants do not determine what we cover or how we cover it. The editorial team alone decides which stories to publish, how they are framed, and when corrections are issued.
Ownership, funding, and transparency
Carthage Magazine is operated as an independent media organization. We do not accept funding that comes with conditions on editorial content. Any sponsored content or partner content is clearly labelled as such and is kept separate from our newsroom work.
If a relationship between Carthage Magazine and a person or organization mentioned in a story could reasonably be perceived as a conflict of interest, we disclose it within the article itself.
Sourcing and verification
We hold ourselves to the following sourcing standards:
We prefer named, on-the-record sources. Anonymous sources are used only when the information is of clear public interest, when no on-the-record alternative exists, and when at least one editor has reviewed and approved the use of anonymity.
We verify facts before publication. For news reporting this means cross-checking against primary documents, official statements, and at least one independent source where the claim is significant or contested.
We attribute information clearly. When we use reporting, statistics, or quotations from another publication or organization, we name the source and, where possible, link to it.
We distinguish between what we have confirmed and what is being reported by others. Phrases like “according to,” “reportedly,” and “Carthage Magazine has confirmed” are used deliberately, not interchangeably.
We do not publish rumours, unverified social media posts, or claims we cannot stand behind.
Distinguishing news, analysis, and opinion
Our content falls into several categories, and we label them clearly:
News is straight reporting of verified events and developments. It aims to be factual and impartial.
Analysis explains and interprets the news, drawing on context and expertise. Analysis pieces are still grounded in fact but include the writer’s judgment about meaning and significance.
Opinion and commentary reflects the views of the individual writer, not the position of Carthage Magazine. Opinion pieces are clearly marked.
Features and cultural writing cover Tunisia’s heritage, people, food, travel, and society. These articles may be evergreen rather than newsworthy.
Sponsored or partner content is content produced in collaboration with a paying partner and is labelled at the top of the article.
Authorship and bylines
Every article on Carthage Magazine carries a byline identifying the author or authors. Where multiple people contributed, all are credited. Where an article is the work of the editorial team rather than a single writer, it is bylined “Editorial Staff” with the editor responsible named on request.
Each named author has a public profile page on Carthage Magazine listing their areas of coverage, professional background, and contact method.
Use of artificial intelligence
We use AI tools to assist with research, language editing, translation between English and other languages, and image generation for illustrative purposes. We do not publish AI-generated content as if it were the work of a human writer. Where an article relies substantially on AI for drafting or analysis, this is disclosed within the article.
AI-generated illustrative images are labelled. Photographs documenting real events are never AI-generated or manipulated beyond standard cropping and colour correction.
Corrections policy
We aim to be accurate, and when we fall short we correct the record promptly and transparently.
How to report a correction: Email corrections@carthagemagazine.com with the article URL and a description of the error. We aim to respond within 48 hours.
What we correct: Any factual error of substance, including wrong names, dates, figures, quotations, attributions, or claims. We also correct misleading framing where it has materially misrepresented a subject.
How we correct: When an article is materially corrected after publication, we add a clearly visible correction note at the bottom of the article describing what was changed and when. The article’s modification date is updated. Significant corrections may also be noted at the top of the article.
What we will not silently remove: Once published, articles are not silently deleted, materially rewritten, or unpublished without a visible note explaining the action. If a story is withdrawn entirely, we leave a notice at the original URL explaining why.
Minor changes such as typographical fixes, dead-link replacements, or formatting improvements do not require a correction note.
Sources we do not use
We do not pay sources for information. We do not knowingly publish content based on hacked or illegally obtained material unless there is a compelling public interest and we have verified the material independently.
Imagery and quotation
Photographs are credited to their source. We use only images we have licensed, images released under permissive licences with attribution, or our own photography. We do not crop or edit photographs in ways that change their meaning.
Quotations are used verbatim. We do not invent dialogue, composite quotes from multiple statements, or attribute statements to a source we have not directly heard from or read in a primary document.
Diversity of perspective
Tunisia is a country of many regions, languages, religions, and viewpoints. We try to reflect that range in who we write about and whose voices we include. We welcome contributions from writers across Tunisia and the diaspora and actively seek out perspectives that are underrepresented in English-language coverage of the country.
Contact
For corrections: corrections@carthagemagazine.com
For editorial inquiries, story tips, and pitches: info@carthagemagazine.com
For all other matters: contact@carthagemagazine.com
Carthage Magazine Tunis, Tunisia
Last updated: May 2026.