by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Potash Mine Dispute Progresses as Rabat Appoints Legal Representative Summary: On 15 August 2025, the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) reported that Morocco had nominated Professor Zachary Douglas, an international law...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Security
Libya: Progress on $8 Billion Offshore Project Despite Political, Security Uncertainty Summary: On 21 August 2025, Energy Capital & Power reported that Libya is advancing its $8 billion Structures A&E offshore gas project, in another effort to drive growth in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Strong Relations with Senegal Underpin GTA LNG Success Summary: On 21 August 2025, Mauritanian and Senegalese Energy Ministers Mohamed Ould Khaled and Birame Souleye Diop met to discuss the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project which has proven to be a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 24, 2025 | Algeria, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: New Gas Plant Inaugurated Amidst Broader Energy Expansion, Modernization Summary: On 20 August 2025, Algeria’s Minister of Energy, Mines, and Renewable Energies, Mohamed Arkab, inaugurated a new gas processing plant in Illizi, in the country’s far southeast,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 23, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: French Unionists Back UGTT Amidst Renew Political Tensions Summary: On 21 August 2025, multiple French trade unions issued statements condemning what they viewed as an intimidation campaign against Tunisian labor organizations, carried out by Tunisian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 15, 2025 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Tensions Simmer Between UGTT and Administration Summary: On 7 August 2025, hundreds of supporters of Tunisian President Kais Saied rallied outside the headquarters of the Tunisian General Labour Union (UGTT), demanding its suspension. The protest came just...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 14, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy
Algeria: Standoff with France Expands with New Tensions Over Diplomatic Pouches Summary: On 11 August, 2025, Algeria formally rejected France’s proposed temporary procedure for handling diplomatic pouches, citing violations of international conventions and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 13, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Libya
Libya: New Oil Discovery Under Partnership with Algeria’s Sonatrach Summary: On 12 August 2025, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced a commercial oil discovery in the Ghadames Basin with an estimated production capacity of 4,200 barrels per day (bpd). The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 13, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: New Solar Project Announced as Energy Modernization Continues Summary: On 12 August 2025, Mauritania’s Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Mohamed Khaled, announced a strategic renewable energy project with a total investment of $287 million, aimed at...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 12, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Rabat Seeks US Funding for Pipeline Project Summary: On 12 August 2025, Construction Review reported that Morocco is trying to secure US investment for the $26 billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, a project designed to connect Nigeria’s gas reserves to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 2, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Security
Libya: At Istanbul Summit, Dbeibah Deepens Partnerships with Meloni, Erdogan Summary: On 1 August 2025, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah attended a trilateral summit in Istanbul alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Italian Prime Minister...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 1, 2025 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Security Cameras In locations where crime is a concern, the employment of security cameras is often a first step considered to enhance security at residential or commercials sites. Security cameras can be an effective piece of a broader security...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 1, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Meloni Visits Again as Italy Asserts Leadership Role in North Africa Summary: On 31 July 2025, Tunisian President Kais Saied welcomed Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Tunis for bilateral discussions focused on economic development and migration...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 30, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Initiatives with Senegal, India Reflect Ambitious Economic Vision Summary: On July 29, 2025, marking the 26th anniversary of King Mohammed VI’s accession to the throne, Morocco reaffirmed its deepening partnerships with key international allies, notably India...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 30, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic
Algeria: Sonatrach China Deal Lays Groundwork for Hydrocarbon Investments Summary: On 20 July 2025, Algeria’s state-owned oil company, Sonatrach, and China’s Sinopec signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting the stage for future hydrocarbon contracts in the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 29, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Range of Agreements with Spain Target Development, Cooperation Summary: On 17 July 2025, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani held a first-of-its-kind meeting in Nouakchott, marking a milestone in bilateral...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 26, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Australia’s Aura Energy Driving Progress on Foundational Uranium Project Summary: On 23 July 2025, Australian mining company Aura Energy provided key updates on its Tiris Project, Mauritania’s first uranium mine, with several milestones achieved in Q2...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 26, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Portugal Backs Rabat on Western Sahara Amidst Broadening Ties Summary: On 23 July 2025, Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel made an official visit to Morocco to reinforce ties between the two countries. During his visit, Portugal expressed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 25, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security, Social
Libya: White House Envoy’s Visit Prompts Optimism Despite Challenges Summary: On 23 July 2025, Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, welcomed US presidential adviser Massad Boulos in Tripoli for high-level talks aimed at...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 25, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security, Social
Algeria: Under Migration’s Shadow, Economic Cooperation with Italy Grows Summary: On 23 July 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Rome for a high-level intergovernmental meeting aimed at deepening bilateral...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Expanding African Trade Points to Growing Regional Trade Ties Summary: On 23 July 2025, Tunisian news outlet Express FM, along with several other media sources, reported that the country’s trade deficit with the African Continental Free Trade Area (ZLECAF)...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 20, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: State Wins Arbitration Ruling Against Canadian Energy Firm Summary: On 16 July 2025, Canadian energy firm Zenith Energy announced that the Arbitral Tribunal had fully rejected the claims filed by its subsidiary, Canadian North Africa Oil and Gas Limited...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 20, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security, Social
Algeria: Cooperation with China Expanding Beyond Hydrocarbons Summary: Algeria and China have recently intensified their bilateral cooperation across key sectors through a series of major agreements and infrastructure deals. On 15 July, Algeria’s national energy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 19, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security, Social
Libya: Tensions with Athens Cool After Agreement to Discuss Maritime Boundaries Summary: On 15 July 2025, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis made a diplomatic visit to Libya for talks with key Libyan officials, including Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 19, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Spanish PM Seeks Migration Solutions by Economic Development Summary: On 15 July 2025, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani received Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, to discuss migration, trade, regional security, and economic cooperation. ...
