by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 30, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Firm Decries New Taxes Outlined in 2023 Budget Summary: In late December 2022, following the release of the 2023 Finance Law including the national budget, the Tunisian subsidiary of Italian firm Minerali Industrali announced plans to close two...
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...
