by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 3, 2022 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Leader Denounces Election Process and President’s Reforms Summary: On Saturday, 3 December 2022, UGTT leader Noureddine Taboubi denounced the upcoming elections and formally aligned the powerful union against President Kais Said and his reform process....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 2, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fitch Upgrades Default Rating, Warns of Inflation Summary: On Thursday, 1 December 2022, Fitch Ratings released a comprehensive report, noting an overall upgrade from CCC to CCC+ for Tunisia’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR). The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 2, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ties Continue to Warm with Pakistan; Free Trade Agreement Drafted Summary: Over the past year, ties between Tunisia and Pakistan have continued to warm, with rumors of a free trade agreement (FTA) growing. This week, Tunisia’s Ambassador to Pakistan,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 30, 2022 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libyan PM Visits Tunis for Working Meetings Summary: On Wednesday, 30 November 2022, the Libyan Prime Minister visited Tunisia to discuss economic, political, and security cooperation with President Kais Saied. The visit by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 29, 2022 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: PM Bouden Discusses Security in Algiers Summary: On Monday, 28 November 2022, Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Bouden held unannounced meetings with her counterpart in Algiers. Bouden’s meetings with Algerian Prime Minister Aymen bin Abdel Rahman were...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 26, 2022 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Parliamentary Election Campaign Season Launches Summary: On Friday, 26 November 2022, the campaign season for the upcoming parliamentary elections officially launched across Tunisia. The campaigns will be permitted to continue until 15 December, two days...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 26, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Challenging Environment for Non-Bank Financial Institutions Summary: Fitch Ratings released a report highlighting the challenging domestic market faced by non-bank financial institutions (NBFI). NBFIs are financial institution that do not have a full...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 25, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migrant Girl Repatriated to Tunisia by Italian Authorities Summary: On 24 November 2022, a four-year-old girl who arrived by boat without her family in Italy via an irregular migration route was returned to her family in Tunisia. The repatriation of the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 25, 2022 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Official Stresses Tunisian Role in Countering Irregular Migration Summary: On Friday, 25 November 2022, Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs Othman Jerandi met with the European Union’s (EU) Special Representative for Sahel Africa. Special Representative...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 24, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fuel Prices Raised for Fifth Time in 2022 Summary: On 23 November 2022, the government announced the fifth fuel price increase this year, prompting some frustration. The joint announcement by the Ministry of Energy and Mines and the Ministry of Commerce and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 21, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Deal Signed with France for $206 Million in Financing Summary: On the sidelines of the Francophone Summit, France and Tunisia signed an agreement for $206 million in financing to aid the Tunisian economy. The Tunisian Economic Minister Samer Saied signed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 19, 2022 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Zarzis Protestors, Police Clash Near Francophone Summit Summary: On Friday, 18 November 2022, protestors in Zarzis attempted to march to Djerba where Francophone leaders gathered for a multi-national summit. Frustration continues to boil in Zarzis where...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 18, 2022 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Civil Servants Riled as Forged Diplomas Discovered Summary: A government spokesman announced this week that a government-wide process was underway to confirm the authenticity of diplomas belonging to civil servants. A number of falsified educational...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 17, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Promises €100 million for Pandemic Recovery Summary: Despite recent cautionary messaging from the European Union (EU) about Tunisia’s political direction, the EU has agreed to grant Tunisia €100 million to aid the country’s post-pandemic economic...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 17, 2022 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Trash Fire Highlights Sfax’s Waste Crisis Summary: On 15 November 2022, long-developing issues with waste management in the port city of Sfax came to a head as a trash fire burned, covering the city in smoke. Schools were closed and civil protection units...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 16, 2022 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Teachers Continue Protests, Disrupting Public School Operations Summary: Throughout the country, multiple groups of public school teachers have been protesting, leaving some schools without teachers. Grievances range from unpaid salaries and poor working...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 12, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Initial Moves toward Privatization With Sale of Iron and Steel Producer Summary: During the week of 7 November 2022, the Tunisian government reached an agreement to sell 60% or more of the capital of El Fouladh, an iron and steel producer. The sale will be...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 12, 2022 | Contingency
Car Accidents: Preparation and Response Car accidents happen frequently in Tunisia given the style of driving, as well as the challenges with congestion and infrastructure. We recommend consideration of the following in the unfortunate event you experience a car...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 12, 2022 | Contingency
Street Dogs: Preparation and Response Street dogs are a common part of life in North Africa. They move in large packs and can be unpredictably provoked. Consider the following when you encounter street dogs: Preventative rabies shots Avoid dogs, particularly packs...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2022 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Pharmaceutical Companies Announce Exit Summary: Three multinational pharmaceutical firms have announced plans to withdraw from Tunisia by the end of 2022 citing financial, administrative, and governance challenges. GSK, Bayer, and Novarti have announced...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2022 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Instalingo Case Progresses Putting Ghannouchi Back in Spotlight Summary: On 10 November 2022, Rached Gannouchi, the leader of Tunisia’s Ennahdha party, which has historical ties to the country’s Islamist movement, appeared in court in Sousse due to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 11, 2022 | Diplomacy, Legal, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Court Grants Asylum Citing Deterioration of Rule of Law Summary: A Tunisian asylum seeker in Italy was granted asylum following an appeals process after an initial denial. The Italian judge who granted the asylum request cited the deterioration of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 10, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Donates Shipment of Fuel to Alleviate Shortages Summary: On 9 November 2022, a large shipment of fuel donated by the national unity government of Libya arrived in Tunisia via cargo ship. The Libyan embassy in Tunis noted that the donation of fuel was...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 8, 2022 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Ratches up Tension, Calling for “Salvation Government” Summary: On 6 November 2022, the political opposition coalition known as the National Salvation Front (NSF) increased calls for political mobilization. The NSF, which has worked to counter...
by Dispatch Content | Nov 6, 2022 | Contingency
Protests: Awareness and Response In a particularly tense political season, it is helpful to review options for responding to a protest. A few simple steps will keep personnel prepared in the event they come upon a protest or similar activity. Keep the following in...
