by Dispatch Content | Feb 7, 2023 | Contingency
Emergency Communications: Planning and Preparation The risks involved in managing crises can be compounded when communications are disrupted. On occasion, loss of communications infrastructure can accompany natural disasters or civil unrest. Every organization...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Activist Wanted in Algeria Departs for France Summary: On 6 February 2023, Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui was granted permission to depart Tunis for Paris under the protection of the French diplomatic corps. Bouraoui is an outspoken critic of the Algerian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 5, 2023 | Contingency
Residential Security: Prevention and Deterrence Crime has been on the rise in Tunisia. Theft and robbery, in particular, have spiked with expatriate and tourist enclaves impacted. Consider the following to protect your home from opportunistic crime: We recommend...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 2, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Senator Calls for Reform as New US, Chinese Ambassadors Arrive Summary: On 30 January 2023, the chairman of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee responsible for the Middle East and North Africa issued a statement critical of President Kais...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2023 | Legal, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Annual Index Assesses Worst Corruption Since 2014-2015 Summary: In late January 2023, Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2022, showing worsening corruption across the Middle East and North Africa region and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 31, 2023 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: More Tollbooth Strikes to Follow Arrest of Highways Official Summary: On 31 January 2023, the head of the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail’s (UGTT) Highways branch was arrested following a two-day strike by tollbooth workers seeking higher wages. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 29, 2023 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Runoff Parliamentary Elections Fall Short of Engaging Electorate Summary: On 29 January 2023, Tunisian’s runoff parliamentary elections were held with a mere 11% of the electorate participating. Voter participation rates were the focus of many in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 28, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Milk Crisis Deepens as Ukraine War Pushes Feed Prices Higher Summary: Milk continues to be difficult to find throughout Tunisia, with police guarding milk delivery trucks and a range of black and grey markets emerging. The Russian war in Ukraine has...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 28, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Unclear Future for Tunis in Europe’s Green Energy Transition Summary: As southern European states look to pivot their energy supply chains away from Russia and toward a green energy future, Tunisia has struggled to find its share of the potential economic...
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...
