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...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social
Morocco: Foreign Investments in Strategic Sectors to Drive Growth Summary: On 30 January 2025, Chinese automobile components manufacturer, Shanghai Carthane, announced plans to open a branch in Morocco called Kaizhong with a total investment of approximately $5.6...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: Internal Tensions Grow as Opposition Speaks Out on Social Media Summary: On 27 January 2025, French media outlet Franceinfo reported arrests by Algerian authorities of citizens who published the hashtag “I am not satisfied” on social media. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 30, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Oil Production and Exports Resume After Protests Disrupt Operations Summary: On 28 January 2025, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed that production and export operations resumed after discussions were held with protesters who blocked exports in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: Chevron, AFRICOM Deals Signal Possible Rapprochement with US Summary: On 22 January 2025, Algeria’s National Development Hydrocarbon Agency (ALNAFT), and US energy company Chevron, signed a deal to explore potential offshore energy opportunities. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 21, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Energy Summit Showcases Broad Foreign Interest in Energy Blitz Summary: On 18-19 January 2025, Libya’s Tripoli-based government held the Libya Energy and Economic Summit 2025 with 490 international companies from 30 different countries in attendance, along with...
