by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 5, 2026 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Medicine Price Hikes Draw Criticism from Labor Unions Summary: On 4 August 2026, the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT) criticized recent increases in the prices of several essential medicines, arguing that they limit access to essential healthcare and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 1, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Algeria President’s Comments on Tunisian Security Draw Scrutiny Summary: On 27 July 2026, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune stated during a televised interview that “what affects Tunisia affects Algeria,” adding that Algeria would respond firmly to any...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 25, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Power and Water Outages During Heatwave Drive Public Frustration Summary: In recent weeks, Tunisia’s electricity crisis intensified as prolonged power outages during an extreme heatwave fueled widespread public frustration, triggering protests and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 18, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Parliament Approves World Bank Loan to Modernize Electricity Grid Summary: On 14 July 2026, Tunisia’s Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP) approved two draft laws ratifying World Bank guarantee agreements signed on 3 November 2025 to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: IFC Eyes $59.5 Million Investment in Marquardt Automotive Expansion Summary: On 6 July 2026, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) disclosed plans to invest approximately €52 million ($59.5 million) in German automotive supplier Marquardt Group to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 6, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: New Bank Strikes Planned as Union Presses for Wage Increases Summary: On 1 July 2026, the sectoral council of the Tunisian General Federation of Banks, Financial Institutions and Insurance Companies announced a new series of labor actions, including...
