by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 10, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russia’s Lavrov Cancels Visit as Aeroflot Plans to Resume Flights Summary: An early February diplomatic tour through Africa will not include Tunisia as Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov chooses to focus on cultivating partnerships in the Sahel region....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ties with Syria Resumed as Search for Earthquake Survivors Continues Summary: On 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. The death toll has continued to rise, topping 30,000 as the search for survivors...
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...
