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 3, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Mauritania: OPEC Funding Agreement Signed as External Interest Grows Summary: On 2 February 2025, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund and the Mauritanian government signed a Partnership Framework Agreement including $120 million in...
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 31, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Despite Hurdles, Investment Rose 7.1% in 2024 Summary: On 30 January 2025, The Tunisia Investment Authority announced that 2024 investments in Tunisia amounted to 5.6 billion dinars (about $1.7 billion), a 7.1% increase from 2023. TIA’s report shows a 150%...
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 29, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Mauritania: Defense Cooperation with Europe Amidst Regional Tensions Summary: On 28 January 2025, the General Delegate in charge of armaments for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, Emmanuel Chiva, met with the Mauritanian Defense Minister Hanena Ould Sidi in...
