by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 18, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Regional Security, Terrorism Loom as Liabilities Summary: This week, security events in both Algeria and Libya served as stark reminders that regional stability and trans-regional security issues remain a potential challenge to Tunisia. Algerian officials...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Algerian Official Warns UAE Pressing for Normalization Summary: This week, an Algerian politician who is part of the country’s governing coalition alleged that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is pressuring Tunisia to normalize relations with Israel. The head...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 16, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Bakers Union Leader Arrested as Bread Shortages Continue Summary: On 16 August 2023, Tunisian authorities arrested the leader of the country’s bakers union, Mohamed Bouanane. Bouanane, who leads the National Chamber of Bakery Owners, was arrested “on...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 14, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Phishing Schemes Phishing schemes lure victims into providing login credentials or sensitive data that can be used to steal money or other sensitive data that can be sold. Consider these basic steps to improve your awareness of phishing schemes:...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 13, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Deal Eyes Enhancement of Border Crossing to Boost Trade Summary: On 11 August 2023, Tunisia’s Minister of Trade and Development Kalthoum Ben Rejeb and the Libyan Minister of Economy and Trade Mohamed al-Hwej announced plans to develop and modernize the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 11, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Decline in Agricultural Investments Could Portend More Shortages Summary: In the first half of 2023, approved private agricultural investments fell by 22.3% compared to the same period in 2022 according to data published by Tunisia’s Agricultural Investment...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: International Cooperation Highlighted as Multiple Agreements Signed Summary: In early August 2023, the Tunisian government has been building substantive agreements with multiple international partners, including Italy, South Korea, and China. On 11 August,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 10, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Deal on Migrant Acceptance at Desert Border Summary: On 10 August 2023, the Libyan Foreign Ministry announced that a bilateral agreement had been reached with Tunisia to receive a group of migrants camped near the major land border crossings shared by...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Pursuit of Gulf Financing Could Mean Entering Normalization Fray Summary: In late July 2023, the Rights and Freedoms Committee of the Tunisian parliament announced plans to explore the introduction of a law that would criminalize normalization of relations...
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...
