by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Multiple Solar Projects Will Be Critical Proof-of-Concept Summary: Last week, progress on multiple solar energy projects was announced, including in Kairouan, Tatouine, and Gafsa as more investors seek renewable energy opportunities in Tunisia. On 8 May...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 7, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Border Crossing Re-Opens After Interior Minister Visit Summary: On 6 May 2024, the Acting Libyan Minister of the Interior Mustapha Trabelsi reached an agreement with Tunisian authorities to re-open the Ras Jedir bordering crossing, which had been closed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 6, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migrant Camps Cleared as Europe Eyes Results on Sea Arrivals Summary: Over the weekend of 4 and 5 May 2024, Tunisian authorities dispersed multiple encampments and cleared facilities where primarily sub-Saharan African migrants and asylum seekers were...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Foreign Pharma Firms Exit, Drug Prices Rise as Industry Struggles Summary: On 29 April 2024, the head of the National Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry, Tarek Hammami confirmed that three foreign pharmaceutical producers plan to close their...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 2, 2024 | Legal, Tunisia
Tunisia: After Anti-Doping Warnings, Tunisian Sport Formally Sanctioned Summary: On 30 April 2024, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed that the Tunisian National Anti-Doping Organization (TNADO) remains in non-compliance with WADA code, bringing the national...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 1, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Bloc to Boycott Elections Unless “Conditions” Met Summary: On 30 April 2024, the head of the National Salvation Front (NSF) Ahmed Nejib Chebbi announced that the opposition bloc would boycott the upcoming presidential elections unless certain...
