by Baya Ghayadhi | Feb 28, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Sonatrach Outlines Ambitious 2030 Vision for Oil and Gas Exploration Summary: On 25 February 2026, Sonatrach CEO Noureddine Daoudi outlined the company’s investment strategy for 2026–2030 in an interview with the Algerian Press Service, marking the 55th...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 28, 2026 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Cargo Terminal at Enfidha-Hammamet Airport Reopened Summary: On 6 February 2026, the cargo terminal at Enfidha-Hammamet International Airport officially resumed operations after being dormant for approximately a decade. The project was led by TAV Tunisia,...
by Baya Ghayadhi | Feb 28, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Political, Security
Morocco: Mining Tender Opened for Investors Targeting Mineral-Rich Southeast Summary: On 16 February 2026, Morocco published a major mining tender covering 13,000 square kilometers in the southeast near the Algerian border, with a focus on exploiting known gold,...
by Dispatch Content | Feb 27, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Political
Mauritania: Nouakchott Maintains “Positive Neutrality” with Polisario Meetings Summary: On 26 February 2026, Mauritania hosted a delegation representing the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), underscoring renewed diplomatic engagement around the long-running...
by Dispatch Content | Feb 26, 2026 | Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Security Incidents at Tripoli Judicial Facilities Highlight Instability Summary: On 25 February 2026, Libya’s local media reported that unidentified armed groups stormed multiple judicial institutions in Tripoli including the headquarters of the Supreme...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 23, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Political, Social
Mauritania: Government Defends Efforts to Deliver Results on Migration Summary: On 17 February 2026, Mauritanian authorities defended the country’s migration and refugee policies amid growing criticism from media and activists portraying Mauritania as systematically...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Political, Security
Morocco: A.P. Moller Capital Fund Raises $243 Million for Infrastructure Investments Summary: On 19 February 2026, Danish investment firm, A.P. Moller Capital completed the final closing of a Morocco-focused transport and logistics fund, raising MAD 2.24 billion...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2026 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Energy Ministry Issues New Round of Renewable Energy Licenses Summary: On 17 February 2026, Tunisia issued 187 licenses covering 287 MW of renewable energy projects under its fifth licensing round. The permits, ranging from 1 MW to 10 MW each, were...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2026 | Diplomacy, Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Dbeibah Trades Barbs with Benghazi Council Over Spending, Debt Summary: On 17 February 2026, the Municipal Council of Benghazi issued a statement criticizing remarks by Abdel-Hamid Dbeibah, head of Libya’s Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU),...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Relations with Niger Improving as Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Takes Priority Summary: On 16 February 2026, Algeria and Niger took steps to strengthen their bilateral partnership following the official visit of Niger’s President Abdourahamane Tiani to Algiers...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 14, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Political, Social
Mauritania: Rumored Third Presidential Term Puts Spotlight on Democratic Norms Summary: On 11 February 2026, local Mauritanian media outlet Cridem published a report regarding speculation on the potential of a third presidential term for President Mohamed Ould...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 14, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Social
Egypt: Roblox Ban for Child Safety Likely to Frustrate Young Egyptians Summary: On 4 February 2026, the Egyptian Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) announced the suspension of the popular internet video game Roblox, barring users from accessing the game in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 14, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Ambassador Restored in Niamey as Tensions Wane Following Drone Shootdown Summary: On 12 February 2026, Algeria and Niger restored their ambassadors to respective posts in a significant step toward resolving the diplomatic tensions caused by the shooting...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 14, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Political, Security
Morocco: Dakhla Green Hydrogen Deal Draws Criticism from Sahrawi Defenders Summary: On 5 February 2026, TAQA Morocco and Spanish firm Moeve signed a preliminary land reservation agreement with the Moroccan government for a green hydrogen project in Dakhla, Western...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 14, 2026 | Diplomacy, Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Recent Attacks in South Prompt Reorganization of Haftar’s LNA Forces Summary: On 11 February 2026, Libyan National Army (LNA) commander Khalifa Haftar established the 18th Light Infantry Brigade in Murzuq, Fezzan, to strengthen military control in the south...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 14, 2026 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Central Bank Leaves Key Rate Unchanged Amidst Mixed Economic Signals Summary: On 11 February 2026, the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT) announced plans to keep its key interest rate unchanged at 7.0%, following a meeting of the BCT Board of Directors. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 9, 2026 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Voltalia Secures Gabes Solar Project as Renewables Gain Momentum Summary: On 29 January 2026, French renewable energy company Voltalia secured the development rights for the 132MW Wadi solar project in Gabes, in southeastern Tunisia. Located near the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Purchase of Russian 5th Generation Jets Prompts US Sanctions Warning Summary: On 3 February 2026, the United States formally warned Algeria that it could face sanctions under US law over its purchase of Russian-made Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jets in a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Political, Security
Morocco: LNG Infrastructure Project Paused with Regulatory Update Pending Summary: On 2 February 2026, Morocco’s Energy Transition Ministry suspended all tenders for the Nador West Med gas terminal and associated pipeline following objections from the Ministry of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Political, Social
Mauritania: Energean Evaluating BirAllah Gas Project Targeting Domestic Market Summary: On 2 February 2026, multiple media outlets reported that gas producer Energean is assessing potential entry into the BirAllah gas field in Mauritania and the Yakaar-Teranga field...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Political Rebalancing Follows Gaddafi Assassination Summary: On 3 February 2026, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was killed at his residence in Zintan, approximately 136 km southwest of Tripoli. According to reports, four...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 5, 2026 | Contingency, Libya, Security
Libya SITREP Situation: On 3 February 2026, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, was assassinated at his home in Zintan (approximately 136 km / 85 miles southwest of Tripoli). Four masked unknown gunmen stormed the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 31, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Political, Social
Mauritania: New Tender for Satellite Communications to Bolster Infrastructure Summary: On 22 January 2026, the Mauritanian Regulatory Authority (ARE) launched an international tender to award licenses for satellite-based mobile communications and the sale of satellite...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 31, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Efforts Toward Brokered Unification Continue as Oil Momentum Grows Summary: A report published by Africa Intelligence revealed a previously undisclosed meeting took place at the Élysée Palace in Paris between Ibrahim Dbeibah, Prime Minister of the Government of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 31, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Political, Security
Morocco: Senegal Economic Meetings Amidst Push for Intra-African Trade Summary: On 27 January 2026, Moroccan and Senegalese government officials and business leaders met in Casablanca for the Morocco–Senegal Economic Forum, underscoring the continued strength of...
