by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 30, 2023 | Legal, Tunisia
Tunisia: Anti-Doping Agency Censures National Body for Non-Compliance Summary: In mid-November, 2023, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) censured the Tunisian National Anti-Doping Agency (TNADO) due to failure of the national-level organization to adopt a legal...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 30, 2023 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Part-Time Teachers Protest After Rejecting Government Proposal Summary: Last week, Tunisia part-time and substitute teachers continued protests after negotiations with the Ministry of Education failed to bring about an agreement on their status. Organizers...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 30, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Enfidha Deep Water Port Stalls Over “Unacceptable” Financial Terms Summary: Last week, Tunisian Minister of Transportation Rabie al Majidi addressed Parliament in a hearing on his Ministry’s budget, making it clear that the proposed deep water port project at...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 29, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Widening Trade Deficit and Price Freezes as Economy Sputters Summary: Late November 2023 data released by the National Institute for Statistics (INS) indicated that Tunisia’s trade deficit continues to widen as imports increase and exports decrease. Compared...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 28, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Reputational Risk Reputational damage can impact organizations of all sizes and mission sets, often unexpectedly. Careful examination of potential reputational risks is essential. Consider the following: Could employment practices lead employees to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Network of Tunisians Assisting Illegal Migration in France Disrupted Summary: On 22 November 2023, French security officials in Bordeaux announced that an illegal immigration network had been disrupted, leading to the arrest of twelve suspects, including a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Senior Huawei Representative Welcomed, Setting Stage for Cooperation Summary: On 22 November 2023, the President of Huawei North Africa, Terry He, met with Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani, providing both men the opportunity to affirm plans to increase...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 21, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Calls for Boycott of December Elections Summary: This week, National Salvation Front (NSF) leader Ahmed Nejib Chebbi called for a boycott of the local council elections scheduled for 24 December, raising additional concerns that low voter turnout...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 20, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Arrest of Sfax Union Leaders Draws Protests Summary: On Monday, 20 November 2023, authorities in Sfax arrested the Secretary General of the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) office in Sfax along with three other leaders of the country’s largest...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 20, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: AML Index Ranking Points to Improving Risk Management Summary: Recently, the Basel Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Index was released, ranking Tunisia 109th out of 152 countries ranked in terms of risk of exposure to money-laundering and terrorist financing. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 20, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: INSEAD Index Cites Challenges for Tunisian Talent in Global Market Summary: This month, INSEAD, the French business school, released their 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index for 2023, ranking Tunisia #92 out of 134 countries in the report which measures...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Terrorism Arrest Disrupts Overseas Attack Planning Summary: On 16 November 2023, the Ministry of the Interior announced that an individual had been arrested on charges of planning a terrorist attack in an unspecified European country, according to multiple...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 15, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Milk, Sugar Shortages Set to Continue as Supplies Dwindle Summary: Last week, union officials raised additional concerns about the state of milk and sugar supplies, urging action to prevent additional shortages as government funds dwindle. A union official...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 13, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Motorcycles Motorcycles create constant safety hazards on North African roads for both riders and motorists. Consider the following when navigating busy streets on or around motorcycles: Avoid riding a motorcycle if possible If on a motorcycle,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Collaborative Firsts with China, Russia as Tensions with West Simmer Summary: In recent weeks, both Russia and China have steadily implemented cultural exchange efforts in Tunisia, in an attempt to fill the cooperative diplomatic space left vacant as tensions...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 9, 2023 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Three Prominent Arrests as Corruption Probes Target the Wealthy Summary: On 7 November 2023, two individuals with connections to former Tunisian President Zine el Abidine Ben Ali were arrested as pressure continues on those perceived to have profited from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 8, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Calls for Expulsion of Expat Manager Over Palestine Views Summary: On 8 November 2023, the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) office in Sfax released a statement demanding the expulsion from Tunisia of an expatriate manager for being opposed to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 7, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Escaped Terrorists Captured as Investigation into Prison Yields Arrests Summary: Last week, five prisoners who had escaped from Mornaguia Prison were re-captured in two separate arrests. One of the five, Ahmed Malaki, was arrested by a security officer on 5...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Despite Public Tension, EU Migration Assistance is Flowing Summary: In early November 2023, a German-language media outlet reported that, despite a public feud between European Union (EU) and Tunisian leaders over the implementation of a migration deal signed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Escaped Prisoners Exacerbate Terrorism Fears Locally, Abroad Summary: On 31 October 2023, the Ministry of the Interior reported that five “dangerous” individuals had escaped from Mornaguia Prison south of the capital city of Tunis. The government issued...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy, Albania Reach Migrant Deal as Carthage Balks at EU Assistance Summary: On 6 November 2023, Albania and Italy reached an agreement under which Italy will move irregular migrants to Albania while their asylum applications are under review, sparking...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Fall Report Cites Many Looming Issues Summary: In early November 2023, the World Bank released its Economic Monitor for Tunisia for Fall 2023, entitling the report “Migration Amid a Challenging Economic Context.” The report highlights Tunisia’s...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 3, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Normalization Criminalization Bill Stalls as President Raises Concerns Summary: On 2 November 2023, the Speaker of the Parliament, Ibrahim Bouderbala, announced to a session of parliament that President Kais Saied was not supportive of the proposed law that...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 31, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Energy Firm Opens Second Claim Against National Oil Firm Summary: In late-October 2023, Canadian firm Zenith Energy announced the opening of a second arbitration case against the Enterprise Tunisienne d’Activites Petrolieres (ETAP), Tunisia’s nationalized oil...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 30, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s Sentence Extended on Appeal in Blow to Ennahdha Summary: On 30 October 2023, former Ennahdha party head Rached Ghannouchi’s 12-month sentence on terrorism-related charges was extended to 15 months by an appeals court, marking another setback for...
