by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 13, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Relations Warm with China as Tensions Grow with West Summary: This week, the Chinese embassy in Tunisia announced that Chinese citizens can now visit Tunisia without a visa, as relations between the two countries continue to recover following the COVID-19...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 12, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Drug Trafficking Remains Persistent Security, Social Challenge Summary: This week, the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior announced the seizure of several kilograms of cocaine which were intercepted on the A1 Highway in a vehicle moving in the direction of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 20, 2023 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Nationwide Power Outage Following Disruption in Rades Summary: On 20 September 2023, a technical issue at a power station in Rades resulted in power blackouts across all of Tunisia during the early morning hours. Power supply issues continued across the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 20, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: COVID-19 Cases Emerge as Flu Season Set to Begin Summary: On 20 September 2023, the Ministry of Health announced that the seasonal flu vaccine campaign was underway, with flu season approaching. The Ministry encouraged all citizens to receive flu vaccines,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US AFRICOM Head Visit Amidst Regional Security Challenges Summary: On 19 September 2023, US Marine Corp General Michael Langley, who serves as Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited Tunisia for discussions with senior US and Tunisian officials,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: School Resumes, Shifting Risk Dynamics in Local Communities Summary: This week, Tunisian public schools resumed classes for the fall, with multiple security incidents reported in and around schools. Early in the week, authorities in Ben Arous, Manouba, and...
