by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Fall Report Cites Many Looming Issues Summary: In early November 2023, the World Bank released its Economic Monitor for Tunisia for Fall 2023, entitling the report “Migration Amid a Challenging Economic Context.” The report highlights Tunisia’s...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 3, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Normalization Criminalization Bill Stalls as President Raises Concerns Summary: On 2 November 2023, the Speaker of the Parliament, Ibrahim Bouderbala, announced to a session of parliament that President Kais Saied was not supportive of the proposed law that...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2023 | Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: West Nile Virus Kills One as Mosquito Season Begins Summary: In late October 2023, health officials in Tozeur announced that an elderly man had died following an infection with the West Nile virus. Authorities identified at least 10 additional cases of the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 27, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Absence at EU Investment Forum Confirms Brussels-Carthage Tensions Summary: On 25 and 26 October 2023, the European Union, led by the European Commission head Ursula Von der Leven, held the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, with Tunisia notably absent. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 25, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Security Forces Disrupt Extremist Cell in Zaghouan Summary: On 24 October 2023, Tunisian authorities announced that 12 individuals were arrested in Zaghouan on charges that the group was forming a “terrorist cell.” The group was identified as “Salafist...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 25, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Coffee Industry Raises More Concerns About Dwindling Supplies Summary: On 25 October 2023, a spokesperson representing café owners indicated that coffee supplies are dwindling and that if the current supply challenges are not addressed, café owners will be...
