by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Replaces Foreign Minister Summary: On 7 February 2023, President Kais Saied dismissed Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi without explanation. Jerandi had served in the role since 2020, managing to keep his role throughout 2021 and 2022,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Activist Wanted in Algeria Departs for France Summary: On 6 February 2023, Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui was granted permission to depart Tunis for Paris under the protection of the French diplomatic corps. Bouraoui is an outspoken critic of the Algerian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 28, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Unclear Future for Tunis in Europe’s Green Energy Transition Summary: As southern European states look to pivot their energy supply chains away from Russia and toward a green energy future, Tunisia has struggled to find its share of the potential economic...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Regional Players Avoid Tripoli Arab League Meeting Summary: A 22 January 2023 meeting of the Arab League in Tripoli, Libya was poorly attended with only a handful of the 22 member states sending representatives, including Tunisia and Algeria. Key players...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: PM-led Davos Delegation Focused on Future of IMF Deal Summary: From 17 to 19 January, Prime Minister Najla Bouden, attended Davos 2023, the 52nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. This year’s meeting in Switzerland was themed “Cooperation in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Ministers Emphasize Migration During Diplomatic Visit Summary: On 18 January 2023, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi visited Tunis to discuss...
