by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 3, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Central Bank Set to Fund Loan Repayment Due Mid-February Summary: On 2 February 2024, the Board of Governors of the Central Bank of Tunisia issued a press release following a meeting that stressed the need for “vigilance” in allowing the Central Bank to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 3, 2024 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghannouchi Sentenced Again with Spotlight on Foreign Funding Summary: On 1 February 2024, imprisoned leader of the Ennahdha party, Rached Ghannouchi, was sentenced to three additional years in prison for facilitating the illicit receipt of foreign financing...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 3, 2024 | Legal, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: State of Emergency Extended Through 2024, Granting Broad Powers Summary: On 30 January 2024, President Kais Saied announced that the official State of Emergency would be extended through 31 December 2024. Please login or purchase an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 2, 2024 | Economic, Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual Corruption Index Highlights Perennial Challenges Summary: In late January 2024, Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index covering 2023, ranking Tunisia 87th out of 180 total countries ranked. The ranking did not note...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy Launches Modernized “Mattei Plan” to Address Migration Summary: On 28 and 29 January 2024, Italy hosted the Italy-Africa Summit in Rome during which €5.5 billion in development projects and investment were announced. Part of the plan announced at the...
by Dispatch Content | Jan 29, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: The Louage The louage (French for “rental”) is synonymous with inter-city travel and an essential part of life for many. To minimize your exposure to risk in a louage, consider the following: Avoid carrying valuables where visible At the station,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 26, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Bill Would Let Central Bank Buy Bonds, Risking Currency Instability Summary: On 25 January 2024, the Tunisian cabinet of Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani’s government approved a bill which, if adopted by the Parliament, would permit the Central Bank to finance...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 25, 2024 | Economic, Legal, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Corruption Issues in Sport Risk Reputational Damage Abroad Summary: In January 2024, multiple issues have surfaced highlighting the challenges of corruption in Tunisian sport, including in both tennis and soccer. In mid-January, Tunisian tennis player Anis...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: OECD Report Encourages Reform, Competition in Retail Banking Summary: In mid-December 2023, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a report on Tunisia’s retail banking market. It highlighted weaknesses in regulation and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: State-Run Steel Firm Emblematic of Deeper Economic Challenges Summary: On 23 January 2024, Minister of Finance Sihem Nemsia announced in a meeting of the Parliament that the Ministry of Economy and Planning was seeking a $70 million loan to support the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 23, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Pyrrhic Victory on Debt Repayment as 2024 Obligations Loom Summary: On 22 January 2024, Tunisia’s Minister of Finance Sihem Nemsia announced that Tunisia had successfully repaid all of its internal and external debts for 2023, temporarily allaying concerns...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 20, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Davos Meetings Confirm IMF Loan Hopes Remain Dim Summary: From 15-19 January 2024, the World Economic Forum (WEF) held its 54th annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, where Tunisia was represented by Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani. The Tunisian delegation also...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 19, 2024 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Protests, Search Efforts as 40 Tunisian Migrants Reported Missing Summary: On the night of 10-11 January 2024, a boat carrying around 40 irregular migrants departed for Europe, but in the following days was reported missing, drawing outrage from the small...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 18, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Jendouba Protests over Neglected Roads Reveal Deeper Strains Summary: On 17 January 2024, protestors in Jendouba blocked a road with stones and lit tires on fire, expressing frustration over the state of local roads which have fallen into disrepair. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 17, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Chinese Foreign Minister Visit Points to Deepening Ties Summary: From 14-16 January 2024, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Tunisia, meeting with senior Tunisian leaders as part of a larger diplomatic tour across Africa. While in Tunis, Wang Yi met...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Hamas, PIJ, and Hizballah Figures Attend Forum in Tunis Summary: On 13 and 14 January 2024, the Tunisian Forum in Support of the Resistance held a pro-Palestinian gathering in downtown Tunis which was attended by senior Tunisian officials as well as senior...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 15, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Weekend Protests Highlight Mounting Tensions Summary: Over the weekend of 13 and 14 January 2024, multiple protests took place in central Tunis, affirming frustrations amongst Tunisians. Please login or purchase an InBrief membership to view the rest of this...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 15, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Relations with France Enduring Despite Recent Setbacks Summary: On 28 December 2023, France’s ambassador Anne Gueguen, presented her credentials to President Kais Saied after having assumed the role in August 2023. Gueguen replaced Andrew Parant as French...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 15, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Taxis Taxis are an essential part of urban transit in cities across North Africa. Consider the following steps to manage risks associated with riding in taxis: To avoid scams, use rideshare services or taxis called by hotels or restaurants Confirm...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 11, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migrant Smugglers Disrupted as Criticism of Policies Swells Summary: On 8 January 2024, multiple reports indicated that security operations had disrupted human smuggling networks in Tunisia. Some reports indicated that a smuggling network transporting...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 11, 2024 | Diplomacy, Legal, Social
Tunisia: Biometric IDs Moving Forward as Privacy Concerns Linger Summary: In late December 2023, the parliamentary Committee on Rights and Freedoms announced the general provisions of the biometric identity card that will likely soon be mandated. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 9, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Listing for Delayed IMF Consultations Risks Further Isolation Summary: On 5 January 2024, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a list of 12 countries, including Tunisia, with prolonged delays in completing their Article IV consultations. Under the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 8, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Journalists Arrested Raising Press Freedom Concerns Summary: In recent weeks, two journalists were arrested in Tunisia, raising concerns about the degradation of press freedoms and the suppression of dissenting voices. Please login or...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 8, 2024 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Three Killed in Kasserine as Surge in CT Operations Continues Summary: On 27 December 2023, a large scale, multi-unit counterterrorism operation near the city of Kasserine resulted in the killing of three suspected terrorists by Tunisian security forces. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 8, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Car Door Locks One of the simplest risk management tools at your disposal is locking your car doors while driving. Making this simple action a part of your routine can help avoid issues ranging from harassment to theft to assault: Create a habit of...
