by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 29, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Social
Algeria: France Threatens Asset Freezes in Continued Diplomatic Row Summary: On 28 May 2025, French News websites including ‘L’Express’ and ‘Le Journal Du Dimanche’ reported that the French government is seriously considering freezing assets of twenty senior Algerian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 26, 2025 | Contingency, Legal, Security, Social, Tunisia
Changes in Employment Law: Updated Contracts to Protect Employees Why this special report? Dispatch Risk Advisory and the Hmila Law Firm collaborated on this report to provide insights regarding changes to Tunisia’s employment law. This report is intended to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 25, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Social
Algeria: Deportations of Migrants to Niger Risk Escalating Tensions Summary: On 21 May 2025, Nigerien NGOs denounced Algeria’s massive deportations of migrants to Niger where they are allegedly abandoned at the borders, according to their joint declaration. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 25, 2025 | Legal, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: New Labor Law Signals Major Shift in Employment Practices Summary: On 21 May 2025, Tunisia’s Assembly of the Representatives of the People (ARP; Parliament) approved a significant reform of the country’s labor laws that will change the way many companies hire...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security, Social
Libya: US Refutes Reports of Migrants Bound for Libya Summary: On 18 May 2025, the US Embassy in Libya rejected claims that US officials had reached an agreement for Libya to receive 1 million Gazans, saying the claims were baseless. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Social
Morocco: Fitch Ratings Predicts Promising Growth for Moroccan Banks Summary: A May 2025, report issued by Fitch Ratings indicated that the net income of Morocco’s banks increased by 22% in 2024 and predicted significant growth opportunities in 2025–2026. The report...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 23, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Security, Social
Mauritania: Investments in Workforce Training to Bolster FDI Attractiveness Summary: On 21 May 2025, Mauritania’s Minister of Economy and Finance, Sid Ahmed Ould Aboh and the President of the Islamic Development Bank Group, Mohamed Al-Jasser, signed a 36 million euro...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2025 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Privatization of Tunisair Rejected Amidst Restructuring Efforts Summary: On 12 May 2025, President Kais Saied reiterated his rejection of any plans to privatize Tunisia’s state-owned airline, Tunisair, during his meeting with Minister of Transport, Rachid...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Social
Morocco: Foreign Investors Signal Interest in Western Sahara Projects Summary: On 11 May 2025, the French Development Agency (AFD) announced 150 million euros in funding for investments in Western Sahara, including the city of Laayoune. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Social
Algeria: Actively Seeking Foreign Investment Partnerships Summary: On 13 May 2025, Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach, signed an agreement with Slovenian natural gas supplier Geoplin to extend their gas supply contract for two years. The agreement was...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Security, Social
Mauritania: Government Interest in Expanding Energy Partnerships Summary: On 15 May 2025, the Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Mohamed Ould Khaled, participated in the Africa Energy Summit in London. The Minister presented the energy sector’s potential and touted...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2025 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Fragile Peace Follows Tripoli Militia Clashes, Protests Summary: On 13 May 2025, armed clashes erupted in Tripoli between various militias allied with or against the Tripoli government. The clashes followed the killing of a militia leader during a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2025 | Diplomacy, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Analyst Q&A on Fighting, Tensions, and Political Realignment Analyst Q&A with Mohamed Salah Chatti: With potentially significant shifts shaping Libya’s future, we asked our risk analyst, Mohamed Salah Chatti, to answer a few questions to help us get...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 14, 2025 | Contingency, Libya, Security
Libya SITREP: 14 May 2025 – 10:00 As of 1000, 14 May 2025: Situation: On the evening of 12 May 2025, Abdel Ghani Al-Kikli aka Ghneiwa, the leader of the Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) a powerful militia in Tripoli, was assassinated. Ghneiwa was reportedly...
by Dispatch Content | May 13, 2025 | Contingency, Libya, Security
Libya SITREP: 13 May 2025 – 11:00 As of 1100, 13 May 2025: Situation: Abdul Ghani al-Kikli, head of the Presidential Council’s Stability Support Apparatus (SSA) in Tripoli, was killed with pictures of his body circulating online. Armed clashes escalated on...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 10, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Social
Egypt: Polisario Participation Prompts Decline of Algeria’s Military Exercise Invite Summary: On 4 May 2025, the Atlantic Defense Observatory revealed that Egypt has declined Algeria’s invitation to attend a military exercise due to the participation of the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 10, 2025 | Diplomacy, Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: US Help with Gaddafi Funds Raises Hopes and Corruption Concerns Summary: On 8 May 2025, the Middle East Eye reported that Libya’s Tripoli-based government held discussions with the United States regarding a potential agreement to share billions of dollars in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 10, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Social
Morocco: New Deals Bolster Diversification, Expansion of Energy Sector Summary: On 6 May 2025, Moroccan Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, affirmed Morocco’s plans to become a regional hub for renewable energy during the 4th...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 10, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania, Security, Social
Mauritania: Recent Meetings Highlight Trajectory toward Reform, Modernization Summary: Between 5 May 2025 and 8 May 2025, Mauritania held a series of meetings with international partners to strengthen economic and development cooperation. On 5 May, the head of the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 9, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Social
Algeria: Despite Expanded Oil Production, Falling Prices Strain Budget Summary: An 8 May 2025 report by Attaqa, based on data from the Energy Research Unit, indicated a 2.3% increase of Algerian oil exports in April. This increase equates to 11,000 barrels per day in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: IOM Leaders in Tunis as Deportations Continue Under Criticism Summary: On 5 May 2025, President Kais Saied received the General Director of the International Organization of Migration (IOM), Amy Pope, to discuss managing irregular migration flows. Please...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: General Killed at Home as Foreign Investor Confidence Rises Summary: On 27 April 2025, Major General Ali Ramadan al-Rayani, a senior military figure affiliated with the Government of National Unity (GNU), was killed in an attack on his residence in al-Khalla...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 4, 2025 | Diplomacy, Legal, Mauritania, Security, Social
Mauritania: Terrorist Activity in Western Mali Raises Security Stakes Summary: On 28 April 2025, the Timbuktu Institute, a Senegalese research group, released a report highlighting a significant escalation in jihadist activities by Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Social
Morocco: Mining Arbitration Case Risks Shaking Investor Confidence Summary: On 1 May 2025, the British mining company Emmerson Plc filed a formal request for arbitration with the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID), claiming Morocco...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Social
Algeria: Mobilization Law Drafted Amidst Flare Up of Regional Tensions Summary: On 20 April 2025, the Algerian Council of Ministers, headed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, approved the draft law on general mobilization, before presenting it to Parliament on April...
