by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 27, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Conflict Tracking NGO Identifies Increase in Political Violence Summary: This month, the US-based Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED) issued data highlighting Tunisia as having exhibited a “large increase in violence.” According to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 27, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Moody’s Downgrades Rating, Highlighting Economic Crisis Summary: On 27 January, 2023, Moody’s announced a downgraded rating for Tunisia, moving it from Caa1 to Caa2 with a negative outlook. Moody’s assessed that the absence of financing to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 23, 2023 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Arrest of Opposition Leaders Draws External Criticism Summary: The arrest of opposition leaders Seifeddine Makhlouf and Ali Larayedh continued to prompt outcry from the Ennahdha and Al-Karama parties this week as well as international media. Makhlouf, a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Regional Players Avoid Tripoli Arab League Meeting Summary: A 22 January 2023 meeting of the Arab League in Tripoli, Libya was poorly attended with only a handful of the 22 member states sending representatives, including Tunisia and Algeria. Key players...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 22, 2023 | Contingency
Medical Emergencies: Planning and Preparation The impact of medical emergencies can be mitigated by some basic preparation. We recommend considering these steps to increase preparedness: Have emergency numbers saved (Police: 197, Ambulance: 190) Have basic first aid...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: PM-led Davos Delegation Focused on Future of IMF Deal Summary: From 17 to 19 January, Prime Minister Najla Bouden, attended Davos 2023, the 52nd annual meeting of the World Economic Forum. This year’s meeting in Switzerland was themed “Cooperation in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 21, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Milk Shortages Explained Our team looked into the story behind Tunisia’s ongoing milk shortages. Here’s what we found. Sign up to receive reports by email. Thank you! You will hear more from us shortly. First Name Last Name Email Public newsletter...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Ministers Emphasize Migration During Diplomatic Visit Summary: On 18 January 2023, the Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, and the Minister of the Interior, Matteo Piantedosi visited Tunis to discuss...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Controversial Moroccan Prince Denied Entry to Tunisia Summary: On 19 January 2023, Tunisian authorities prevented Moroccan Prince Moulay Hicham and his wife from entering Tunisian territory where he was scheduled to speak at a conference on the Arab Spring....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 18, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Donates Basic Commodities as Ties Continue to Warm Summary: On 17 January 2023, a convoy of trucks arrived in Tunisia from Libya containing a donation of basic commodities intended to alleviate ongoing shortages. The donation comes as Tunisia’s...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 17, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Egypt’s GBarena Eyes MENA E-Sports Market with Galactech Acquisition Summary: On 17 January 2023, Egyptian e-sports firm GBarena announced the acquisition of Tunisian firm Galactech in a share swap valued at $15 million. Galactech’s CEO, Houcem Maiza, will...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 17, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: SpaceX Working Toward Possible Starlink Deployment Summary: As of mid-January 2023, American spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX was reportedly working with Tunisian regulators to receive authorization to operate in rural areas of Tunisia. SpaceX did not comment...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Taxi Protests Prompt Regulator Warning to Yassir Summary: On 16 January 2023, taxi drivers staged protests at multiple locations in Tunis, calling for regulatory action against Algerian mobile application provider Yassir. Taxi drivers have expressed concern...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2023 | Contingency
Evacuation Plans: Preparation and Communication While scenarios requiring the evacuation of personnel are rare, organizations in frontier markets should have plans in place to re-locate staff during dynamic scenarios: Consider the following basic steps to prepare...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Meetings Affirm Azerbaijan as Strategic Oil Supplier Summary: In mid-January 2023, the Energy Ministers of Azerbaijan and Tunisia met in the United Arab Emirates to discuss future cooperation on oil supplies and green energy. Minister of Industry, Mining...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 14, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Protestors Rally in Tunis Against President Summary: On 14 January 2023, large crowds gathered in downtown Tunis to protest again President Kais Saied. A range of interest groups were represented, including members of the opposition coalition known as...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 13, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual EU Migration Data Highlights Desperation of Tunisia’s Youth Summary: On 13 January 2023, the European Union’s (EU) Border and Coast Guard Agency (known as Frontex) released its 2022 reporting, which highlights Tunisia as one of the top three sources...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 11, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Flight Options for Russian Tourists to Expand in 2023 Summary: In April 2023, Tunisian budget carrier Nouvelair plans to collaborate with Russian tour operators to expand flight options for Russian tourists to travel to Tunisia. Russian tourists reportedly...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 11, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: BioNTech acquires Tunisian-Run AI Startup InstaDeep Summary: This week German biotechnology company BioNTech announced its acquisition of the Tunisian-run, UK-based artificial intelligence startup, InstaDeep, for $682 million. The acquisition is part of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 10, 2023 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Prison Sentences Handed Down to All-Female Terrorist Cell Members Summary: On 10 January 2023, the Tunisian courts sentenced multiple members of an all-female terrorist cell to prison, due to links to a 2016 effort to assassinate a government official. Nine...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 10, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Foreign Minister Affirms Close, Growing Partnership With Italy Summary: On 10 January 2023, Tunisian Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi held a call with his Italian counterpart during which they affirmed their close alignment on irregular migration and the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 9, 2023 | Contingency
Civil Unrest: Preparation and Situational Awareness Violent and ongoing protests can lead to broader civil unrest anywhere in the world, in some cases unexpectedly. Some basic preparation can strengthen your resilience and flexibility in the event of civil unrest:...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 9, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Multi-Year Drop in Rainfall Threatens Crops, Livelihoods Summary: As Tunisia enters a third winter of below-average rainfalls, a country-wide drought continues to threaten the upcoming harvests upon which many rural residents depend for their livelihoods....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 9, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Development Plan Lays Out $2.7 billion in Green Energy Investments Summary: The three-year development plan recently released by the Tunisian government features $2.7 billion in green infrastructure development. The investments, which presume receipt of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 7, 2023 | Economic, Legal, Tunisia
Tunisia: Swedish Fast Fashion Outlet H&M Exits Tunisian Market Summary: On 6 January 2023, Swedish multinational clothing brand H&M announced plans to close its two storefronts in Tunisia, citing economic reasons. The closure of the Tunis City and Azur City...