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...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 31, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Phosphate Export Deal with Indonesia Will Leverage New Railway Line Summary: On 20 January 2026, Algeria signed a major phosphate export agreement with Indonesia, highlighting a strategic partnership in developing the Tébessa phosphate deposit before it...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 31, 2026 | Economic, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Norway’s Scatec Secures Solar Power Agreement for Tataouine Plant Summary: On 23 January 2026, Scatec ASA secured a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with Tunisia’s state utility STEG for a 120 MW solar power plant in Tataouine, awarded through a government...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2026 | Economic, Libya
Libya: Energy Summit Showcases Resilient Interest from International Oil Majors Summary: During the 24 – 26 January 2026 Libya Energy and Economy Summit (LEES) in Tripoli, Libya, multiple international energy initiatives were announced as part of efforts to revitalize...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Political, Security
Morocco: Rabat Maintains Pragmatic Course with Trump Peace Council Membership Summary: On 22 January 2026, Morocco’s Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita signed the founding charter of the Peace Council in Davos, Switzerland, acting on the instructions of King Mohammed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Security
Algeria: Sonatrach Signs Energy Cooperation Agreement with Chad Summary: On 22 January 2026, Algerian state-owned energy company Sonatrach signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Société des Hydrocarbures du Tchad (SHT) during the SEMICA Tchad 2026...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2026 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Localized Conflicts in Western Libya Drive Instability, Stalemates Summary: Since 21 January 2026, clashes between armed groups in western Libya point to the persistent security challenges born from highly localized conflicts and historical disagreements...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Social
Mauritania: Defense Agreement with Qatar to Deepen Ties and Cooperation Summary: On 20 January 2026, during the second day of the Doha International Maritime Defense Exhibition and Conference (DIMDEX 2026), Mauritanian Minister of Defense H.E. Hanana Ould...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2026 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: CT Operations Highlight Vigilance Against Dynamic Regional Threats Summary: On 22 January 2026, the Tunisian Ministry of Interior announced that security forces dismantled a four-member terrorist cell operating near the Algerian border, in Majel...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 20, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic
Egypt: $500 Million Deal Promises Chinese Cooperation on Solar Summary: On 18 January 2026, Egyptian company Kemet and China’s GCL Suzhou Weicheng signed a $500 million agreement to establish a 280,000 m² industrial complex for manufacturing solar photovoltaic cells...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 20, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Morocco, Security
Morocco: Sahrawi Bid for African Union Council Seat Prompts Debate Summary: On 16 January 2026, Algerian-backed Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (Polisario Front) submitted a bid to run for the North Africa seat on the African Union’s Peace and Security Council...
