by Baya Ghayadhi | Jul 12, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Rumors of Normalization with Israel Follow White House Visit Summary: On 9 July 2025, American online media outlet Semafor reported that Mauritania is preparing to take steps toward restoring diplomatic ties with Israel in a deal closely cultivated by the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 9, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Chinese Rail-Sea Shipping Corridor to Expand Connectivity to Asia Summary: On 7 July 2025, Moroccan newspaper, Medias24, reported that China launched its first rail-sea logistics corridor to Morocco which would mark a significant milestone in enhancing trade...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 8, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Drought Stricken Agriculture Sector Weighs Costs of Desalinated Water Summary: As Morocco endures a severe and prolonged drought, media reports have highlighted the country’s growing reliance on desalination to sustain its vital agricultural sector. Recent...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: AfDB, BIAT Agree to Trade Financing Facility to Support Industrial Growth Summary: On 30 June 2025, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a $50 million trade finance guarantee facility for the Banque Internationale Arabe de...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 6, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: New IMF Credit Facility to Accelerate Growth Summary: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved the completion of the fourth review under Mauritania’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreements, as well...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 5, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security
Libya: Maritime Boundary Agreement with Türkiye Puts Pressure on Egypt Summary: On 2 July 2025, the Middle East Eye (MEE) reported that Egypt has urged the US to step in and stop Libya’s eastern parliament from approving a maritime agreement with Türkiye. According...
