by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 13, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Relations Warm with China as Tensions Grow with West Summary: This week, the Chinese embassy in Tunisia announced that Chinese citizens can now visit Tunisia without a visa, as relations between the two countries continue to recover following the COVID-19...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 12, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Drug Trafficking Remains Persistent Security, Social Challenge Summary: This week, the Tunisian Ministry of the Interior announced the seizure of several kilograms of cocaine which were intercepted on the A1 Highway in a vehicle moving in the direction of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: €60 Million Returned to EU as IMF Confirms Loan Deal Stalled Summary: On 9 October 2023, Tunisia officially returned €60 million in European Union (EU) financial assistance in an expression of frustration with how the EU is implementing a July 2023 agreement...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 9, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Diplomatic Push Continues as Regional Challenges Abound Summary: On 9 October 2023, reports surfaced identifying Tunisia’s new ambassadors that will take up residence in Paris and Rome after the terms of the serving ambassadors were ended. In early October,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fractured Political Voices Rally to Palestinian Cause Summary: On 7 October 2023, Hamas fighters launched multiple attacks –referred to as Operation Al-Aqsa Flood– from the Gaza Strip killing hundreds of Israelis which prompted multiple days of bombings and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 7, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Economic Freedom Ranked at 121st Globally in Recent Study Summary: In recent weeks, the Fraser Institute, Canadian think tank, released its 2023 “Economic Freedom of the World” report, ranking Tunisia 121st out of 165 countries ranked. The report ranks...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 4, 2023 | Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Vocal Opposition Leader Abir Moussi Arrested Summary: On 3 October 2023, vocal critic of President Kais Saied, Abir Moussi was arrested near the Presidential Palace in Carthage. She was transferred to the La Goulette police station where a group of her...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 3, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Tap Water Rationing, Limits on Usage Extended Indefinitely Summary: On 30 September 2023, the Ministry of Agriculture announced plans to extend water rationing measures that were put in place in March 2023. Similar to the prior bans on particular uses of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 3, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Post-Revolution Government Hiring to Undergo Audit Summary: In late-September 2023, the Tunisian government announced plans to review public service hires made between January 2011 and July 2021. During a speaking engagement in Washington, DC, Foreign...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 2, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Future of EU Assistance Unclear as President Rejects “Charity” Summary: On Monday, 2 October 2023, numerous media outlets reported that President Kais Saied had announced his rejection of European “charity,” raising questions about the future of the security...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Oct 1, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: UNGA Appearances Unlikely to Sway Key Partners on Policy Summary: Late last week, Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar was in New York City for the 78th United Nations General Assembly where he participated in multiple sideline meetings and addressed the General...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 28, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: FM Ammar in Moscow to Secure Russian Grain Summary: On 26 September 2023, Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar traveled to Moscow for meetings with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov where the two affirmed the good relations between Russia and Tunisia. The two...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 28, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Agreement on Kairouan Solar Project Financing Signed Summary: On 26 September 2023, Prime Minister Ahmed Hachani signed an agreement that will allow UAE-based AMEA Power to build a photovoltaic solar power project in central Tunisia. The project, hailed as a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 27, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Figures Released as Hunger Strikes Announced Summary: On 26 September 2023, the conditional release of three senior opposition figures was announced while two officials still in custody subsequently announced hunger strikes. The three officials...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 26, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: During Carrefour Visit, President Warns Against Profiteering Summary: On 24 September 2023, President Kais Saied visited a Carrefour store in Tunis where he reviewed the prices of goods, highlighting rising prices. President Saied made statements indicating...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 25, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Employee Separations Employee separations are a regular part of business life and occur for many reasons and under many circumstances. Consider the following when preparing for an employee to depart your organization: Document and follow a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 21, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Local Elections Set for Late December Summary: On 20 September 2023, a senior official of the Independent High Authority for Elections (ISIE) announced that conducting local elections on 17 December was not feasible. The official noted that preparations are...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 20, 2023 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Nationwide Power Outage Following Disruption in Rades Summary: On 20 September 2023, a technical issue at a power station in Rades resulted in power blackouts across all of Tunisia during the early morning hours. Power supply issues continued across the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 20, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: COVID-19 Cases Emerge as Flu Season Set to Begin Summary: On 20 September 2023, the Ministry of Health announced that the seasonal flu vaccine campaign was underway, with flu season approaching. The Ministry encouraged all citizens to receive flu vaccines,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US AFRICOM Head Visit Amidst Regional Security Challenges Summary: On 19 September 2023, US Marine Corp General Michael Langley, who serves as Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited Tunisia for discussions with senior US and Tunisian officials,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: School Resumes, Shifting Risk Dynamics in Local Communities Summary: This week, Tunisian public schools resumed classes for the fall, with multiple security incidents reported in and around schools. Early in the week, authorities in Ben Arous, Manouba, and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 16, 2023 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Expanded Security Efforts on Display in Sfax Operation Summary: On 16 September 2023, Tunisian security forces conducted a major counter-human smuggling operation in Sfax, resulting in the arrest of hundreds of migrants and the disruption of multiple...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 15, 2023 | Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Wheat Stolen from Sfax Port as Shortages Persist Summary: On 15 September 2023, the Ministries of Transportation and Agriculture announced the opening of an investigation into the large-scale theft of wheat from the port of Sfax. Initial reports indicated...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 14, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: MEPs Denied Entry, Drawing Even More Scrutiny on EU Assistance Summary: A group of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) set to arrive in Tunisia on 14 September for several days of working meetings were denied entry by the Tunisia Ministry of Foreign...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 12, 2023 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Former Ennahdha MP, Businessman Arrested for Corruption Summary: On 12 September 2023, a judge issued an arrest warrant for former Ennahdha Party Member of Parliament (MP) Mohamed Frikha on charges of financial and administrative corruption. The case is...
