by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 18, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: IMF Sees Reform Progress, “Weeks, Not Months” To Board Review Summary: This week, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated in an interview that the Tunisian government had made “very good progress” on the reforms...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied’s Call with Algerian President Affirms Strong Ties Summary: On 16 February 2023, President Kais Saied spoke with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune by telephone, affirming that the strong relationship between the two countries was not damaged by...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 17, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Arrests Draw Criticism as Political Tensions Rise Summary: Between 6 and 13 February 2023, Tunisian authorities arrested several prominent politicians, trade unionists, businessmen, judges and media professionals. Official reports allege the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 15, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Egyptian President Affirms Support for Saied Summary: On 14 February 2023, Prime Minister Najla Bouden met with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to discuss cooperation on areas of mutual interest, including economic development and security. The two...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 14, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank VP Names Lebanon, Tunisia as Top MENA Concerns Summary: On 14 February 2023, a senior World Bank official stated that Tunisia and Lebanon remain the two most concerning economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The statements,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 10, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russia’s Lavrov Cancels Visit as Aeroflot Plans to Resume Flights Summary: An early February diplomatic tour through Africa will not include Tunisia as Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov chooses to focus on cultivating partnerships in the Sahel region....
