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Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions

Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 4, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security

Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions Summary: On 1 April 2025, the Algerian government announced that the People’s National Army (PNA) Air Defense Forces shot down an armed drone near the Algeria-Mali border.  The drone was spotted and neutralized...
Tunisia: New US Tariffs Risk Direct and Indirect Pressure on Economy

Tunisia: New US Tariffs Risk Direct and Indirect Pressure on Economy

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 3, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia

Tunisia: New US Tariffs Risk Direct and Indirect Pressure on Economy Summary: On 2 April 2025, US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on imported good from numerous countries, including Tunisia. These customs duties vary, but none are less than 10%.  ...
Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions

Algeria: Moroccan Diplomat Expelled as Tensions of Western Sahara Persist

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 28, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security

Algeria: Moroccan Diplomat Expelled as Tensions of Western Sahara Persist Summary: On 27 March 2025, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) summoned the Consul General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Algeria, Khalid Chihani, to inform him that the Moroccan Deputy...
Mauritania: EU Eyes Migration, Energy Exports in Newest Investments

Mauritania: EU Eyes Migration, Energy Exports in Newest Investments

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 28, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Security

Mauritania: EU Eyes Migration, Energy Exports in Newest Investments Summary: On 27 March 2025, the World Bank Group approved the Development of Energy Resources and Mineral Sector support Program (DREAM) to support green hydrogen development and energy storage in...
Morocco: Air Defense Purchases Could Follow Algeria’s Fighter Upgrade

Morocco: Air Defense Purchases Could Follow Algeria’s Fighter Upgrade

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 26, 2025 | Diplomacy, Morocco, Security

Morocco: Air Defense Purchases Could Follow Algeria’s Fighter Upgrade Summary: On 25 March 2025, multiple media sources reported that the U.S.-made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system has arrived in Morocco for field trials, in anticipation of finalizing an...
Tunisia: Chinese Firm to Purchase Cement Factory in Major Direct Investment

Tunisia: Chinese Firm to Purchase Cement Factory in Major Direct Investment

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia

Tunisia: Chinese Firm to Purchase Cement Factory in Major Direct Investment Summary: On 23 March 2025, the Chinese Ambassador to Tunisia, Wan Li, said during an interview with the Tunis Africa News Agency, that a Chinese firm intends to buy a cement plant near the...
Tunisia: Ride Hailing Apps Suspended Following Money Laundering Accusations

Tunisia: Ride Hailing Apps Suspended Following Money Laundering Accusations

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia

Tunisia: Ride Hailing Apps Suspended Following Money Laundering Accusations Summary: On 24 March 2025, multiple Tunisian media outlets reported that certain ride-hailing services, likely including Bolt, are being shut down and will leave the Tunisian market.  Media...
Libya: NOC Denies Oil Smuggling Claims, Pushing Back on Foreign Interference

Libya: NOC Denies Oil Smuggling Claims, Pushing Back on Foreign Interference

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security

Libya: NOC Denies Oil Smuggling Claims, Pushing Back on Foreign Interference Summary: On 23 March 2025, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) denounced reports claiming that Libyan officials of the state-run firm were responsible for oil smuggling and money laundering...
Mauritania: EU Eyes Migration, Energy Exports in Newest Investments

Mauritania: Engagement with International Partners on Development Plans

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 21, 2025 | Economic, Mauritania, Social

Mauritania: Engagement with International Partners on Development Plans Summary: On 20 March 2025, the Minister of Mines and Industry of Mauritania, Thiam Tidjani, met with the Finnish Ambassador Marianna Saal to discuss advancing cooperation in mining and industry in...
Tunisia: New Contract Law to Reshape Employment, Investment Landscape

Tunisia: New Contract Law to Reshape Employment, Investment Landscape

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 20, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia

Tunisia: New Contract Law to Reshape Employment, Investment Landscape Summary: On 19 March 2025, the Parliament referred a draft law addressing employment contracts to the Committee on Health, Women’s and Family Affairs, and Social Affairs.                      ...
Morocco: Air Defense Purchases Could Follow Algeria’s Fighter Upgrade

Morocco: International Lenders Eye Climate Impact Investments

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 20, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Security, Social

Morocco: International Lenders Eye Climate Impact Investments Summary: On 19 March 2025, the World Bank sent $600 million to Morocco as part of a loan deal to support resilience against health risks, improve human capital, reduce poverty among the elderly, and...
Libya: NOC Denies Oil Smuggling Claims, Pushing Back on Foreign Interference

Libya: US Travel Ban Risks Setback on Strategic Cooperation

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 19, 2025 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security

Libya: US Travel Ban Risks Setback on Strategic Cooperation Summary: On 14 March 2025, the New York Times reported that the Trump Administration is considering a new travel ban for citizens of up to 43 countries, with those countries divided into three categories of...
Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions

Algeria: New Agreements to Drive Competitiveness in Auto Parts Manufacturing

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 18, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social

Algeria: New Agreements to Drive Competitiveness in Auto Parts Manufacturing Summary: On 18 March 2025, the Minister of Industry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with representatives from local and foreign automotive parts manufacturers to boost Algeria’s...
Tunisia: World Bank Seeks Cooperation on Transport Improvements

Tunisia: World Bank Seeks Cooperation on Transport Improvements

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 13, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia

Tunisia: World Bank Seeks Cooperation on Transport Improvements Summary: On Monday 10 March 2025, Tunisian transport minister, Rachid Amri, received a World Bank delegation headed by the World Bank Country Manager for Tunisia, Alexander Arrobbio, as part of an...
Morocco: New Direct Line to Spain Strengthens Shipping Offerings

Morocco: New Direct Line to Spain Strengthens Shipping Offerings

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 13, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Security, Social

Morocco: New Direct Line to Spain Strengthens Shipping Offerings Summary: In recent days, British logistics firm Suardiaz Group and Spanish firm Grupo Transonuba announced the creation of a new direct maritime transport line between the Tanger Med Port in Morocco and...
Libya: China Seeks to Jumpstart Cooperation on Development

Libya: China Seeks to Jumpstart Cooperation on Development

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 12, 2025 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security

Libya: China Seeks to Jumpstart Cooperation on Development Summary: On 11 March 2025, Tripoli-based Minister of Labor and Rehabilitation, Ali Al-Abed, met with the Chargé d’affaires of the Embassy of China, Lu Jian, to discuss bilateral cooperation.  The two officials...
Algeria: President Inaugurates Seawater Desalination Plant Amidst Water Shortages

Algeria: President Inaugurates Seawater Desalination Plant Amidst Water Shortages

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 12, 2025 | Algeria, Economic, Political, Social

Algeria: President Inaugurates Seawater Desalination Plant Amidst Water Shortages Summary: On Tuesday, 11 March 2025, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune inaugurated the Cap Djinet 2 seawater desalination plant in Boumerdes, hailing the project as evidence of...
Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions

Algeria: Senior Diplomat Hails Blossoming Military Cooperation with US

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 11, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social

Algeria: Senior Diplomat Hails Blossoming Military Cooperation with US Summary: In early March 2025, Algerian Ambassador to the US Sabri Boukadoum stressed the importance of the relationship between the two countries in the military and security fields. Boukadoum’s...
Mauritania: Migrants Set for Deportation to Mali Attack Police Station

Mauritania: Migrants Set for Deportation to Mali Attack Police Station

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 10, 2025 | Economic, Mauritania, Social

Mauritania: Migrants Set for Deportation to Mali Attack Police Station Summary: On 8 March 2025, Malian irregular migrants in Mauritania protested and attacked a police station in the Gogui region near the Mauritanian border with Mali.  The migrants threw stones at...
Morocco: Air Defense Purchases Could Follow Algeria’s Fighter Upgrade

Morocco: Diplomatic, Economic Gains at Recent GCC Meetings

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Security, Social

Morocco: Diplomatic, Economic Gains at Recent GCC Meetings Summary: On 6 March 2025, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Nasser Bourita, announced the renewal of a strategic partnership between Morocco and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.              ...
Mauritania: EU Eyes Migration, Energy Exports in Newest Investments

Mauritania: Arrests, Deportations Spark Criticism on Migration 

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 7, 2025 | Economic, Mauritania, Social

Mauritania: Arrests, Deportations Spark Criticism on Migration  Summary: On 6 March 2025, government spokesperson Hussein Ould Madou denied claims circulating on social media that Mauritania is organizing forced deportation of migrants.  Madou stated that, in recent...
Libya: NOC Denies Oil Smuggling Claims, Pushing Back on Foreign Interference

Libya: BNP to Shed Sahara Bank Stake as Foreign Banks Face Hurdles

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 6, 2025 | Diplomacy, Legal, Libya, Political, Security

Libya: BNP to Shed Sahara Bank Stake as Foreign Banks Face Hurdles Summary: On 6 March 2025, Libyan courts gave Sahara Bank permission to sell the stake of its foreign partner, French bank BNP Paribas, in a transition that will make Sahara Bank 100% Libyan owned.  ...
Algeria: Downing of Malian Drone Risks Increased Tensions

Algeria: Italian Officials Welcomed as Distance with France Grows

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 5, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social

Algeria: Italian Officials Welcomed as Distance with France Grows Summary: On 3 March 2025, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Antonio Tajani, conducted his first visit to Algeria where he met with his Algerian counterpart, Ahmed Attaf, and Algerian President...
Tunisia: Moody’s Marks First Improvement to Credit Rating in Over a Decade

Tunisia: Moody’s Marks First Improvement to Credit Rating in Over a Decade

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 28, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia

Tunisia: Moody’s Marks First Improvement to Credit Rating in Over a Decade Summary: On 28 February 2025, international credit rating agency, Moody’s, raised Tunisia’s sovereign rating from Caa2 to Caa1 with a stable outlook marking the first improvement in...
Mauritania: Migrants Set for Deportation to Mali Attack Police Station

Mauritania: Offshore Gas Leak Criticized Amidst Push to Attract Investors

by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 27, 2025 | Economic, Mauritania, Social

Mauritania: Offshore Gas Leak Criticized Amidst Push to Attract Investors Summary:  On 25 February 2025, the media advisor to the Mauritanian Minister of Petroleum and Energy stated that a gas leak occurring at the A2 well of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) offshore...
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