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....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ties with Syria Resumed as Search for Earthquake Survivors Continues Summary: On 6 February 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey and northern Syria. The death toll has continued to rise, topping 30,000 as the search for survivors...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 9, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Civil Society Backs Unions in Looming Faceoff with President Summary: On 9 February 2023, over 60 organizations and individuals from Tunisia’s civil society and political organizations signed a statement of support for the Union Générale Tunisienne du...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Aims to Assist Small Businesses with $120 Million Loan Summary: On 8 February 2023, the World Bank announced the approval of a $120 million loan to help address long-term financing needs for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Tunisia. The loan...
