by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 1, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Diverse Parties Seek Review of Controversial Cybercrimes Law Summary: On 29 May 2024, senior leaders of the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) met to discuss the current political situation in Tunisia, calling for the announcement of election dates,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 1, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Conservative Gains in EU Parliament Will Shape Migration Policy Summary: From 6 – 9 June 2024, the European Union held European Parliamentary elections, with 185 million voters across 27 countries electing an increasingly conservative set of representatives...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 24, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Jewish Festival Limits Activities as Security Concerns Continue Summary: Beginning 24 May 2024, Jewish pilgrims gathered at the Ghriba Synagogue on the island of Djerba for an annual festival that was significantly reduced in size and scope this year due to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 24, 2024 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic
Algeria: ExxonMobil Hydrocarbon Deal Signals Further Economic Opening Summary: On 23 May 2024, the Algerian national oil firm, Sonatrach, signed a deal with the American oil and gas firm, ExxonMobil that allows for the exploration of natural gas resources in central...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 19, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russian Military Activity in Djerba Draws Western Scrutiny Summary: On 19 May 2024, an Italian media outlet reported that the US Department of State had expressed concern about Russian military use of the airport on the island of Djerba. The Russian Embassy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: SocGen Seeks Buyer for UIB Amidst African Downscaling Summary: In early May 2024, reports indicated that French bank Société Générale planned to sell three African subsidiaries, including Union Internationale de Banques (UIB) in Tunisia. Reports indicated...