by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 11, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Security, Social
Morocco: Israeli, Turkish Weapons Purchases Amidst Regional Threats Summary: On 10 February 2025, reports indicated that Morocco ordered 36 ATMOS 2000 artillery units from the Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems. According to French Media outlet, La Tribune, the deal...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: After Review of African Branches, SocGen Will Maintain Presence Summary: On 7 February 2025, Tunisian bank Union Internationale de Banques (UIB) announced during its Board of Directors meeting that Société Générale, which holds a 52.34% stake in UIB, will...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: University Graduates Protest, Demanding Public Service Jobs Summary: On 6 February 2025, unemployed Tunisian graduates and PhD holders organized a sit-in near the government’s office at the Kasbah in Tunis to call for appointments into the civil service. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Tensions Simmer After Tripoli Forces Arrest Eastern-Based Minister Summary: On 6 February 2025, the eastern-based government in Libya issued a statement denouncing what they described as the kidnapping of its Minister of Legislative Affairs, Mohamed Suleiman...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: French Firms Exit Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions Summary: Early in February 2025, French tire manufacturer, Michelin, announced plans to leave Algeria after more than 60 years operating in the country. The French firm announced that it would close its...
