by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 7, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Desert Driving Tunisia’s deserts are one of the country’s treasures, but desert travel comes with additional risks even when sticking to paved roads. Consider the following when taking a trip to the sandy south: Fully service and fuel...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 7, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Private Bakers Lose Access to Subsidized Flour, Prompting Sit-ins Summary: In early August, the Tunisian government announced that around 1,500 private bakeries would no longer be allowed to purchase government-subsidized flour. The announcement has led to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Criticism Over Treatment of Migrants As Europe Presses for Solutions Summary: Throughout July and early August, international and domestic criticism continued over the treatment of migrants along Tunisia’s borders as hundreds of sub-Saharan Africans were...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 5, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Administration Courting UAE in Possible Bid for Bilateral Funding Summary: Following the promise from Saudi Arabia to provide Tunisia with $500 million in financial assistance, Carthage appears set on courting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in a search for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 2, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Saied Replaces Prime Minister as Economic Pressure Builds Summary: On 1 August 2023, President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Najla Bouden and appointed her replacement, Ahmed Hachani, with little fanfare or explanation. The President’s office...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 2, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Demands Release of Detainees, Highlighting Poor Conditions Summary: On 31 July 2023, lawyers for detained members of the political group Ennahdha, including Said Ferjani, highlighted in a press conference the poor conditions of those being detained...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 31, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Reputational Risk Spikes as Regional Tensions Prompt Cancelled Concerts Summary: On 30 July 2023, Congolese artist Gims (or Maitre Gims) announced on his Instagram account that he planned to cancel a concert scheduled in Tunisia due to government’s treatment...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 24, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Wildfires The risk of wildfires increases in dry summer months, as seen recently in Tunisia. Consider the following steps to prepare should your location be impacted by a wildfire: Identify accurate sources of information to monitor the status of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 20, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Seeking Stability, Saudi Arabia Promises $500 Million Loan Summary: On 20 July 2023, Saudi Arabia announced plans to provide $500 million in financial assistance to encourage stability in Tunisia. The deal was signed in Tunis during a visit by Saudi Finance...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 19, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fires Near Tabarka Battled, Dislocating Multiple Families Summary: On 18 July 2023, fires started in western Tunisia as hot weather has kept the landscape dry and vulnerable to burning. Tunisia’s temperatures have been consistently warmer than average this...
by Dispatch Content | Jul 17, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Food Safety Food safety awareness is essential for those operating in frontier markets as food handling practices can vary widely. Consider these basic steps to decrease the risk of illness from food: Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly Cook...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Deal on Migration Assistance Signed as Criticism Continues Summary: On 16 July 2023, European Union (EU) leaders signed a “strategic partnership” deal with Tunisia, making good on promises to support the control of irregular migration through Tunisia. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russia Ends Black Sea Grain Deal, Threatening Food Security Summary: On 17 July 2023, Russia announced that a deal allowing the export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea had been “terminated” with the Kremlin further indicating that ships transiting the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 16, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Signs Financing Deal to Modernize Primary Schools Summary: On 11 July 2023, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Tunisian government signed a €40 million financing agreement to construct 80 primary schools in Tunisia. The financing will also support...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 14, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Aid Groups Sheltering Migrants After Outcry Over Relocations Summary: Sub-Saharan African migrants that had been transported from Sfax to a desert area at the Libyan-Tunisian border received assistance from aid groups this week. The Red Crescent reportedly...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 13, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Medicine Shortages Worsen as State Budget Strained Summary: Multiple recent reports have highlighted the ongoing challenge faced by Tunisians in accessing medicine, including reports from Reuters, The National, and the Minority Rights Group. As the economic...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 12, 2023 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Teachers Union Standoff with Government Escalating Summary: On Monday 10 July 2023, the Ministry of Education announced the dismissal of 350 school principals as well as the freezing of salaries for 17,000 teachers for the month of July. This announcement was...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 11, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Government Seeking Stabilization in Wheat Supply Chain Summary: On 10 July 2023, Prime Minister Najla Bouden convened a meeting with other senior officials to discuss plans to stabilize the wheat supply chain. Recent disruptions in the supply chain have...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: European Partners Fracture on Migration, Reform Agendas Summary: Irregular migration has led to fractures amongst key European partners as disagreements continue over how Tunisia’s benefactors will balance urgency in providing assistance with calls for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 10, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Crisis Management Organizations in frontier markets often find themselves navigating a crisis. Consider the following when planning and preparing for crises: Conduct and refresh risk assessments as your environment changes Compile...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 8, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Economic Indicators Point to Growing Economic Challenges Summary: This week, multiple economic indicators pointed to the challenging state of the Tunisian economy as large-scale European Union (EU) assistance remains contingent upon the finalization of a loan...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 7, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Rising Coffee Prices Build Pressure on Already Strained Communities Summary: This week, statements from the National Chamber of Coffee Shop Owners indicated the price of coffee has risen by 30% which will likely necessitate cafes to increase their prices. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migration Tensions Rise After Stabbing as Desert Expulsions Decried Summary: On 4 July 2023, tensions over the growing population of irregular migrants in the coastal city of Sfax reached a peak when a Tunisian man was stabbed to death, a crime attributed to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 6, 2023 | Economic, Legal, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Kasserine Protests Point to Persistent Economic, Social Frustrations Summary: On 5 July 2023, a young man was killed in the town of Sbeitla in Kasserine following an attempt by police to issue an arrest warrant related to an allegedly illegal gambling...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 4, 2023 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: National Guardsman Wounded in Third Stabbing in Recent Weeks Summary: On 3 July 2023, a member of the national guard was stabbed multiple times by an assailant in La Goulette, only weeks after a similar stabbing at the Brazilian Embassy in Tunis. Despite...
