by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 23, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: As Drought Looms, Promise Remains in Olive Oil Production Summary: Early 2023 has been an encouraging period for Tunisian olive oil producers, with an increase in exports noted as awareness of Tunisian oil continues to rise internationally. At two recent...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 14, 2023 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Economic Challenges Drive Desperation in Kairouan and Beyond Summary: On Thursday, 13 April 2023, former professional soccer player Nizar Issaoui died from burns after he lit himself on fire in an act of protest against what he described as the “police...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 11, 2023 | Economic, Legal, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Civil Society Skeptical as E-Identity Platform Moves Ahead Summary: On 11 April, 2023, the government announced the launch of an “e-identity” service with Prime Minister Najla Bouden present along with several senior members of the government. The new...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 5, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Gallup Data Reveals Frustrations Over Water, Environment, and Economy Summary: On 5 April 2023, Gallup released polling data from Tunisia and analysis pointing to the frustration Tunisian’s feel with water quality, the management of the environment, and the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 31, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Water Rationing to Begin as Drought Threatens Potable Supply Summary: On 31 March 2023, the head of SONEDE, the government agency responsible for the water distribution system, announced on a radio program that water rationing would begin across the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 15, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Freedom House Marks Decline in Political, Civil Liberties Summary: This week, Freedom House released its 2023 report on political rights and civil liberties in Tunisia, noting a significant decline in the country’s numerical score which is based on ratings...
