by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 10, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security
Algeria: French Firms Make Deals with Sonatrach Summary: On 9 April 2025, Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach reached deals with French companies Viridien and Vallorec, in the energy sector. The $250 million deal signed with Vallorec is to acquire OCTG...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 9, 2025 | Diplomacy, Morocco, Security
Morocco: Hacker Group Leads Cyberattack on Government Institutions Summary: On 8 April 2025, Moroccan authorities opened an investigation into a cyberattack on government institutions including the National Social Security Fund and the Ministry of Employment. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Morocco, Security
Morocco: $4.5 Billion IMF Loan to Bolster Economic Resilience Summary: On 2 April 2025, The International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a new two-year, $4.5 billion Flexible Credit Line (FCL) for Morocco. The arrangement, designed for crisis prevention, was granted due...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Security
Mauritania: Relationship with China Expands Amidst Global Economic Shakeup Summary: On 3 April 2025, Mauritania’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Sid’Ahmed Ould Bouh, signed an economic and technical cooperation agreement with H.E. Mr. Tang Zhongdong, Ambassador...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 4, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security
Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions Summary: On 1 April 2025, the Algerian government announced that the People’s National Army (PNA) Air Defense Forces shot down an armed drone near the Algeria-Mali border. The drone was spotted and neutralized...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 4, 2025 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: NGOs Shuttered with Assistance to Migrants Under Scrutiny Summary: On 2 April 2025, Libya’s Tripoli-based government declared that they had suspended the activities of 10 international humanitarian organizations due to “violations” related to irregular...
