by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 3, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: More Rationing, Price Increases as Water Supply Strained Summary: On 28 February 2024, an official responsible for rural water resources announced that restrictions on the use of potable water distributed by SONEDE will continue for the foreseeable future. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 2, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sfax Synagogue Fire Raises Security Concerns Summary: On Sunday 25 February 2024, authorities in Sfax reported that a fire had been extinguished in the courtyard of a building that formerly functioned as a synagogue. No injuries or deaths were reported as...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 22, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Drug Prices to Rise Slightly as Pharma Sector Struggles Summary: On 19 February 2024, officials representing the pharmaceutical industry announced price increases for 280 drugs sold in Tunisian pharmacies. These increases come as various players in the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 17, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Weekend Protests as Palestinian Cause Drives Frustration Summary: On 17 February 2024, protestors marched to the French Embassy in downtown Tunis in support of a ceasefire in Gaza. Since the conflict began in Gaza in October, the French Embassy on Avenue...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 15, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Slow 2023 GDP Growth Points to Continued Challenges in 2024 Summary: Last week, the National Institute of Statistics (INS) released financial data and analysis indicating that GDP growth for 2023 was 0.4%. Please login or purchase an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 15, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: New Head of Central Bank Faces Controversial Policy Implementation Summary: On 15 February 2024, President Kais Saied swore new Central Bank Governor Fethi Zouhair Nouri into office, marking a key transition in leadership at a vulnerable economic moment. ...
