by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2026 | Diplomacy, Mauritania, Political, Security
Mauritania: Nouakchott Trade Fair Showcases Algier’s Westward Push Summary: The 8th edition of the Algerian Products and Services Fair in Nouakchott concluded on 11 May 2026 with the signing of 70 commercial agreements across trade, transport, healthcare, innovation,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 15, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya
Libya: Coast Guard Incident Highlights Challenges to Maritime Operations Summary: On 12 May 2026, the Libyan coast guard fired on the migrant rescue vessel Sea-Watch 5 in international waters approximately 55 nautical miles north of Tripoli, then threatened to board...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 15, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: France Restores Ambassador as Diplomatic Tensions Thaw Summary: On 8 May 2026, French Ambassador Stéphane Romatet returned to Algiers, more than a year after being recalled to Paris at the height of a diplomatic crisis between the two...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Sonatrach Awards Contract for Production Expansion at Hassi Bir Rekaiz Summary: On 5 May 2026, Algeria signed a more than $1 billion agreement to expand the Hassi Bir Rekaiz oilfield to increase crude production. State-owned Sonatrach awarded the engineering,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Mauritania, Political, Security
Mauritania: Swiss Bunkering Service Launches Amid Global Trade Uncertainty Summary: On 6 May 2026, Swiss-based energy and commodities trading company Minerva Bunkering launched a new bunkering service in Mauritania after receiving a license from the National...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya
Libya: Bouri Field Offshore Construction Proceeding Despite Political Deadlock Summary: On 5 May 2026, Mellitah Oil & Gas Company completed the fabrication and assembly of key components for the Bouri Field gas utilization project in Libya, a $1.56...
