by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 29, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: IMF Loan Deal Decision Reportedly Delayed Second Time to March Summary: As of late December 2022, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board had reportedly delayed a second time plans to finalize Tunisia’s $1.9 billion loan deal. A former...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 20, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Agreement Signed on Joint Sea Route with Libya Summary: In mid-December 2022, the Tunisian Ministry of Transportation signed a preliminary agreement with its Libyan counterpart setting general terms for opening a maritime transport route between the two...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 20, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Following Election, France Pushes for Resumption of IMF Talks Summary: On 19 December 2022, the French government called for resumption of talks between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Tunisian government. The call comes following a delay in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 18, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: European Investment Bank Commits 220 Million in Loans Summary: On 18 December 2022, the European Investment Bank (EIB) committed to two loans to Tunisia totaling €220 million to help bolster the country’s food security and electrical infrastructure. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 15, 2022 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied Rebuffs Critics at US-Africa Summit Summary: On 13-15 December, the United States hosted the US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington DC. Tunisian President Kais Saied was in attendance, making multiple appearances, including with US Secretary of State...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 10, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Economic Mission Announces Multiple Initiatives with Abidjan Summary: During an early December 2022 economic mission in Cote d’Ivoire, representatives from a Tunisian business interest group, CONECT (Confederation of Tunisian Citizen Enterprises), signed a...