by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 9, 2025 | Diplomacy, Morocco, Security, Tunisia
Regional: Israeli Strikes in Doha Likely to Fuel Already Heightened Tensions Summary: On the evening of 9 September 2025, Israel launched an attack targeting Hamas leadership at their headquarters in the Qatari capital, Doha. According to the Israeli Defense Forces...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 9, 2025 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fire on Gaza Flotilla Boat Sparks Outrage, Search for Explanations Summary: Over the night of 8/9 September 2025, a fire broke out on a boat attached the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was bound for Gaza but docked temporarily at the Sidi Bou Said port in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 9, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: New Maritime Connection to Northern Europe to Increase Export Potential Summary: On 4 September 2025, DP World, the Dubai-based logistics giant, announced the launch of its “Atlas” maritime service connecting Morocco’s ports of Agadir and Casablanca with...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 8, 2025 | Algeria, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: Diplomatic Tension Grows as Mali Takes Drone Shootdown Case to ICJ Summary: On 4 September 2025, the government of Mali announced it had filed a case with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Algeria, accusing it of shooting down a Malian military...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 7, 2025 | Economic, Mauritania, Political, Social
Mauritania: Jihadist Threat Prompts Plans for Expanded Military Deployments Summary: On 4 September 2025, several news reports indicated that Mauritania is preparing a new deployment of military brigades in Hodh El Gharbi province in 2026, close to Mali’s Kayes and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 6, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Security
Libya: GNU in Rome to Discuss Military Cooperation Summary: On 4 September 2025, Libya’s interim Government of National Unity (GNU) and Italy convened a high-level meeting in Rome to discuss military cooperation. Deputy Defense Minister Abdel Salam Zoubi met with...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 6, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: $900 Million US Army Javelin Contract Includes Tunisia Sales, Services Summary: On 4 September 2025, The Defense Post reported that the US Army awarded a follow-on production contract worth up to $900.5 million to the Raytheon–Lockheed Martin Javelin Joint...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 29, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Security
Libya: Solar Plant Commissioned in Nascent Energy Diversification Effort Summary: On 27 August 2025, Tech in Africa and other online sources reported that Libya officially inaugurated its first solar power plant in the remote southeastern region of Kufra, situated in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 29, 2025 | Algeria, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: French Embassy Statement Sparks Summons as Diplomatic Row Continues Summary: On 27 August 2025, Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the French Chargé d’Affaires in Algiers to protest a statement issued by the French Embassy regarding the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 29, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Bid Evaluation Completed for Undersea Power Connection to Italy Summary: On 27 August 2025, Tunisia’s Industry Ministry announced the completion of the joint evaluation of bids for the “Elmed” electricity interconnection project between Tunisia and Italy. The...
by Dispatch Content | Aug 28, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Maritime Borders with Spain Discussed Amidst Regional Economic Competition Summary: On 26 August 2025, at an international seminar in Rabat entitled ‘International Practices in the Delimitation of Maritime Spaces,’ Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 28, 2025 | Economic, Mauritania, Political, Social
Mauritania: Human Rights Watch Alleges Abuse of Migrants Summary: On 27 August 2025, Mauritania was condemned for allegedly abusing African migrants through violent actions in a report published by Human Rights Watch (HRW). Please...
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...
