by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 27, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Power Index Ranks North African Countries Summary: A recent report on North Africa from the World Power Index (WPI) identified Tunisia, along with Morocco, Algeria, and Libya as “middle peripheral powers” on a scale that measures “the accumulation of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 27, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Supply Chain, Financing Issues Drive Bread Shortages Summary: In recent days, bakeries across Tunisia experienced bread shortages as the durum wheat supply chain remains unreliable. Many bakeries faced long lines as they were unable to meet customer...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 25, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: As Drought Plagues North Africa, Groundwater in Spotlight Summary: May 2023 reports have raised the possibility of a potential conflict over shared groundwater resources increasingly drawn upon by Algeria, Tunisia, and Libya as all three countries struggle...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 25, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Smuggler, Terrorist Arrests Highlight Expanded Intelligence Operations Summary: On 25 May 2023, the National Guard announced the arrest of a notorious irregular migrant smuggler who operated out of Sfax, accumulating 24 arrest warrants and prior sentences...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: G7 Calls for IMF Deal, But Not on Italian Terms Summary: At the 49th G7 summit held 19 – 21 May 2023 in Hiroshima, Japan, Tunisia featured as a point of discussion as the European powers France and Italy continue to seek solutions to the irregular migration...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 21, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Personal Security Awareness Personal security awareness is essential for those working in frontier markets. Security awareness is a combination of self-awareness and diligence in continually re-assessing your environment. Consider the following...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 18, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Agricultural Indicators Point to Flagging Production Summary: On 19 May 2023, an agricultural union official announced that Tunisia will likely need to import about 95% of its grains during the coming harvest season as production drops due to the ongoing...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Unemployment Rises Under Growing Economic Pressures Summary: In mid-May 2023, Tunisia’s National Institute of Statistics (INS) released national unemployment data for Q1 2023, which indicated an increase of nearly 1% from the preceding quarter. Q1 2023...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy, France Remain Focused on Addressing Irregular Migration Summary: In mid-May, the Italian Minister of the Interior Matteo Piantedosi praised Tunisia’s efforts to stem the flow of irregular migrants to Europe following an official visit to Tunis....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2023 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghannouchi Sentenced as Instalingo Case Continues Summary: On May 15, the Chamber of Misdemeanors in Terrorism Cases of the Court of First Instance in Tunis issued a one-year prison sentence to Ennahdha Party leader Rachid Ghannouchi and a 1,000 dinar...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 15, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Kidnapping Response Kidnappings occur in many environments and for a multitude of reasons. Being prepared to take initial steps in the event of the kidnapping of personnel is essential. Considering the following to prepare for kidnapping...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 14, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Orange Telecom Deal Will Land Submarine Cable at Bizerte Summary: On 11 May 2023, telecommunications provider Orange Tunisia signed an agreement with Ireland-based Medusa Submarine Cable System to build a Marseille-Bizerte submarine cable. The new undersea...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 13, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fruit Harvest Down 24% as Climate Impacts are Realized Summary: The 2022-2023 fruit season has seen a 24% drop in national production from past years, shining an additional spotlight on the impacts of Tunisia’s multi-year drop in rainfall. According to an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 12, 2023 | Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Child Suicides on the Rise as Urban Centers Drive Reporting Summary: On Thursday, 11 May 2023, the Minister of Family, Women, Children, and Seniors announced plans for a large-scale study of child suicide in Tunisia as the issue continues to plague...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Relationships with Multiple Trade Partners Advancing Summary: In early May, multiple international agreements moved forward between Tunisia and global partners, among them South Korea, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). During a bi-lateral trade...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 10, 2023 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Premeditated Attack on Djerba Synagogue Kills Six, Including Assailant Summary: On the evening of 9 May, 2023, a member of Tunisia’s National Guard stationed on Djerba island killed three other police officers and two civilians in a shooting spree that...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Recent Incident Highlights Rural Healthcare Challenges Summary: Since early May 2023, frustration has grown over the state of the healthcare system, particularly in rural areas, after a woman needing to give birth was unable to secure medical service...
by Dispatch Content | May 7, 2023 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Evacuation Sites Evacuations involve the relocation of personnel from one country to another, often under crisis conditions. Evacuations are a stressful, high-stakes exercise for which preparation is essential to success: Consider the following...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 7, 2023 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Investigations and Firings for More Senior Officials Summary: This week, a public prosecutor issued a judicial police warrant for the questioning of former Minister of Vocational Training and Employment Saida Ounissi in relation to an investigation into...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 6, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Foreign, Startup Investment Rise Despite Challenging Market Conditions Summary: During Q1 2023, foreign investment in Tunisia reportedly rose by 15.2% from Q1 2022. The Tunisian government’s Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) reported investment...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 4, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libyan FM Engaging Partners Regionally as Sudan Conflict Continues Summary: On 3 May 2023, Libyan Foreign Minister Najla Mangoush visited Tunisia at the invitation of Tunisian Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar. Mangoush’s delegation included the Libyan...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: IMF Deal Progressing Despite Saied Administration’s Skepticism Summary: During a 2 May 2023 interview, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, Jihad Azour, commented positively about progress...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Calls for Ending All Aid Grow in US Policy Community Summary: In an open letter dated 3 May 2023, a number of senior former US diplomats, academics, and policymakers urged US President Biden to communicate to President Kais Saied that there would be “real...
by Dispatch Content | May 1, 2023 | Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghannouchi’s Detention Continues, Quieting Opposition Voicess Summary: The detention of Ennahdha Party leader Rached Ghannouchi has continued, stretching to two weeks since his initial arrest at his home in Tunis. The charges against Ghannouchi reportedly...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 30, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghriba Synagogue to Receive Pilgrims After Pandemic Hiatus Summary: From 4 to 9 May 2023, the island of Djerba in southern Tunisia will receive more than seven thousand Jewish pilgrims who will visit the al Ghriba Synagogue. Tunisia’s Jewish population,...
