by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: Internal Tensions Grow as Opposition Speaks Out on Social Media Summary: On 27 January 2025, French media outlet Franceinfo reported arrests by Algerian authorities of citizens who published the hashtag “I am not satisfied” on social media. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 31, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Despite Hurdles, Investment Rose 7.1% in 2024 Summary: On 30 January 2025, The Tunisia Investment Authority announced that 2024 investments in Tunisia amounted to 5.6 billion dinars (about $1.7 billion), a 7.1% increase from 2023. TIA’s report shows a 150%...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 30, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Oil Production and Exports Resume After Protests Disrupt Operations Summary: On 28 January 2025, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed that production and export operations resumed after discussions were held with protesters who blocked exports in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 29, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Mauritania: Defense Cooperation with Europe Amidst Regional Tensions Summary: On 28 January 2025, the General Delegate in charge of armaments for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, Emmanuel Chiva, met with the Mauritanian Defense Minister Hanena Ould Sidi in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: Chevron, AFRICOM Deals Signal Possible Rapprochement with US Summary: On 22 January 2025, Algeria’s National Development Hydrocarbon Agency (ALNAFT), and US energy company Chevron, signed a deal to explore potential offshore energy opportunities. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 24, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Mauritania: Tensions with Neighbors as Energy Development Plans Progress Summary: On 23 January 2025, Mauritania and Morocco signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in electricity and energy. The MoU outlined an agreement to establish...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 23, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Domestic Gas Shortages Deepen Socio-Economic Frustrations Summary: On 22 January 2025, the head of the National Chamber of Distributors of Domestic Gas Cylinders, Mohamed Munif, called on citizens “to be more patient until supply resumes normally” as public...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 21, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Energy Summit Showcases Broad Foreign Interest in Energy Blitz Summary: On 18-19 January 2025, Libya’s Tripoli-based government held the Libya Energy and Economic Summit 2025 with 490 international companies from 30 different countries in attendance, along with...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 21, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social
Morocco: Direct Flight to Beijing Launched as Rabat Courts Tourists, Investors Summary: On 20 January 2025, Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced a new direct flight connecting Casablanca and Beijing after five years since the plan was envisioned. RAM stated that this new...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 17, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italy, France Launch New Initiatives with Eye Toward Stability Summary: On 16 January 2025, Tunisian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohamed Ali Nafti, and his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, signed an agreement to finance Tunisia’s food security program. ...
by Baya Ghayadhi | Jan 16, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saudi Arabia Continues to Back Tunisia’s Development Summary: On 14 January 2025, Minister of Industry, Mining and Energy Fatma Chiboub met with her Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of the fourth annual Future Minerals Forum on mining in Riyadh. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Security, Social
Algeria: France Opens Door for Dialogue After Tensions Spike Summary: On 15 January, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Jean-Noël Barrot, addressed the recent tensions with Algeria in his speech to the Ministers of Parliament in the National Assembly. The MFA...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2025 | Diplomacy, Legal, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Russia, Turkey Pursuing Geostrategic Ambitions Amidst Syria Fallout Summary: On 14 January 2025, Italian news outlet Nova Agency reported that Russia has been transferring combatants and equipment from Syria to the Maaten Al-Sarra military base in southern...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 14, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saudi Arabia Continues to Back Tunisia’s Development Summary: On 14 January 2025, Minister of Industry, Mining and Energy Fatma Chiboub met with her Saudi counterpart on the sidelines of the fourth annual Future Minerals Forum on mining in Riyadh. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 14, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Launches Review of Redundancy in Government Agencies Summary: On 13 January 2025, Tunisian President Kais Saied ordered the launch of a sweeping review of “non-useful [government] institutions” during a ministerial meeting with Prime Minister Kamal...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 12, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security
Algeria: Denied Return of TikTok Influencer Ratchets of Tensions with France Summary: On 10 January 2025, French Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after Algeria refused to accept an Algerian influencer who was...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 10, 2025 | Economic, Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Substitute Teachers Boycott Over Contract, Salary Demands Summary: On 6 January 2025, the union representing substitute teachers and some full-time teachers began a strike, boycotting the return of courses after the first trimester holiday. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 7, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: H2 Global Energy Secures $6 Billion Green Hydrogen Deal Summary: On 6 January 2025, a consortium of energy companies led by Dubai-based H2 Global Energy, reached an agreement with the Tunisian government to produce green hydrogen and ammonia. The total...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: African Development Bank Loan to Propel Road Improvements Summary: On 6 January 2024, The African Development Bank approved a $80.16 million loan to Tunisia to finance the third phase of the Road Infrastructure Modernization Program (PMIR) which aims to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 6, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Arbitration Cases with Foreign Firms Continue Summary: On 23 December 2024, Italian extractives firm, Minerali Industriali, filed a claim against Tunisia with the International Center for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) over export tax hikes...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 4, 2025 | Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Report Details Chinese Oil-for-Drones Deal with Haftar Summary: In late December 2024, a report from the Telegraph revealed a Chinese plan to smuggle military drones to Khalifa Haftar-aligned forces in eastern Libya disguised as COVID-19-related aid in an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 3, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: French Firm Voltalia Awarded Second Solar Energy Project in Gabes Summary: On 30 December 2024, French renewable energy firm, Voltalia, announced the firm’s selection by the Tunisian government to establish a 139-megawatt solar energy production site in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 3, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security
Algeria: UNSC Presidency Begins Amidst Regional Challenges Summary: On 1 January 2025, Algeria began its one-month role as President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of January emphasizing its priority to continue vocally representing Arab and African...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 2, 2025 | Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Extends Long-Standing State of Emergency Summary: On 31 December 2024, President Kais Saied extended Tunisia’s state of emergency from 1 to 30 January throughout the country. The state of emergency has been in place...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 1, 2025 | Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Repatriation of Tunisian Released from Guantanamo Bay Summary: On 30 December, the US Defense Department announced the repatriation of a Tunisian detainee named Ridha Al-Yazidi, who had been at Guantanamo Bay since its establishment in 2002, raising questions...
