by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 26, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Qatar Fund Office Rejection Framed as Defense of Sovereignty Summary: On 26 March 2024, the Tunisian Parliament voted to reject a draft law that would have approved the opening of a headquarters in Tunis of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFD). Please...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Government Freezes Gas Prices, Banking Fees for 2024 Summary: On 23 March 2024, the CEO of state-operated oil distributor AGIL, Khaled Bettine, confirmed that no increases were expected in fuel prices in 2024. Please login or purchase an InBrief...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 23, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Retirement Funds Issue Personal Loans as Household Debt Rises Summary: On 22 March 2024, Minister of Social Affairs, Malek Zahi, announced that the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) would soon implement a new social loan program with a primary focus on...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 23, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Doctors Moving to Europe Sparking Healthcare Policy Debate Summary: In early March 2024, Nizar Ladhari, Secretary General of the National Council of the Order of Physicians of Tunisia raised concerns about the number of doctors leaving Tunisia and the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 22, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Shifting Power Dynamics in Libya Spill Over with Border Closure Summary: On 18 March 2024, violent clashes between armed factions occurred near the Ras Jedir border crossing, prompting Libyan and Tunisian authorities to close their respective borders. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 16, 2024 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Draft Foreign Exchange Law Promises Long-Awaited Liberalization Summary: On 14 March 2024, the cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Hachani approved a draft law that would overhaul Tunisia’s foreign exchange system. The government has posited that the...