by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 30, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic
Algeria: Sonatrach China Deal Lays Groundwork for Hydrocarbon Investments Summary: On 20 July 2025, Algeria’s state-owned oil company, Sonatrach, and China’s Sinopec signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) setting the stage for future hydrocarbon contracts in the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 29, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Range of Agreements with Spain Target Development, Cooperation Summary: On 17 July 2025, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani held a first-of-its-kind meeting in Nouakchott, marking a milestone in bilateral...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 26, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Australia’s Aura Energy Driving Progress on Foundational Uranium Project Summary: On 23 July 2025, Australian mining company Aura Energy provided key updates on its Tiris Project, Mauritania’s first uranium mine, with several milestones achieved in Q2...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 26, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Portugal Backs Rabat on Western Sahara Amidst Broadening Ties Summary: On 23 July 2025, Portuguese Minister of Foreign Affairs Paulo Rangel made an official visit to Morocco to reinforce ties between the two countries. During his visit, Portugal expressed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 25, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security, Social
Libya: White House Envoy’s Visit Prompts Optimism Despite Challenges Summary: On 23 July 2025, Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU), led by Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah, welcomed US presidential adviser Massad Boulos in Tripoli for high-level talks aimed at...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 25, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security, Social
Algeria: Under Migration’s Shadow, Economic Cooperation with Italy Grows Summary: On 23 July 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Rome for a high-level intergovernmental meeting aimed at deepening bilateral...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Expanding African Trade Points to Growing Regional Trade Ties Summary: On 23 July 2025, Tunisian news outlet Express FM, along with several other media sources, reported that the country’s trade deficit with the African Continental Free Trade Area (ZLECAF)...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 20, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: State Wins Arbitration Ruling Against Canadian Energy Firm Summary: On 16 July 2025, Canadian energy firm Zenith Energy announced that the Arbitral Tribunal had fully rejected the claims filed by its subsidiary, Canadian North Africa Oil and Gas Limited...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 20, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security, Social
Algeria: Cooperation with China Expanding Beyond Hydrocarbons Summary: Algeria and China have recently intensified their bilateral cooperation across key sectors through a series of major agreements and infrastructure deals. On 15 July, Algeria’s national energy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 19, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security, Social
Libya: Tensions with Athens Cool After Agreement to Discuss Maritime Boundaries Summary: On 15 July 2025, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis made a diplomatic visit to Libya for talks with key Libyan officials, including Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 19, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Spanish PM Seeks Migration Solutions by Economic Development Summary: On 15 July 2025, Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani received Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, to discuss migration, trade, regional security, and economic cooperation. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 18, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: EU Pursuing Rabat for Deeper Cooperation on Migration Summary: On 18 July 2025, The Europe Today reported that the European Commission is engaged in negotiations with Morocco to establish a formal partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 13, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security, Social
Algeria: Sonatrach Continues to Welcome International Cooperation on Hydrocarbons Summary: On 7 July 2025, Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach and Italian energy firm Eni signed a $1.35 billion production-sharing agreement focused on hydrocarbon exploration...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 13, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security, Social
Libya: BP, Shell Sign MOUs to Explore Resuming Oil Production Operations Summary: On 7 July 2025, oil majors British Petroleum (BP)Shell signed agreements with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) marking another major step in the return of multinational energy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 12, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Tariff Threats Renewed, Deepening Concerns for Exporters Summary: On 7 July 2025, US President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on Tunisian imports as part of a broader tariff package targeting more than a dozen countries. The measure, initially...
by Baya Ghayadhi | Jul 12, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: Rumors of Normalization with Israel Follow White House Visit Summary: On 9 July 2025, American online media outlet Semafor reported that Mauritania is preparing to take steps toward restoring diplomatic ties with Israel in a deal closely cultivated by the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 9, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Chinese Rail-Sea Shipping Corridor to Expand Connectivity to Asia Summary: On 7 July 2025, Moroccan newspaper, Medias24, reported that China launched its first rail-sea logistics corridor to Morocco which would mark a significant milestone in enhancing trade...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 8, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco
Morocco: Drought Stricken Agriculture Sector Weighs Costs of Desalinated Water Summary: As Morocco endures a severe and prolonged drought, media reports have highlighted the country’s growing reliance on desalination to sustain its vital agricultural sector. Recent...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: AfDB, BIAT Agree to Trade Financing Facility to Support Industrial Growth Summary: On 30 June 2025, the Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group approved a $50 million trade finance guarantee facility for the Banque Internationale Arabe de...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 6, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: New IMF Credit Facility to Accelerate Growth Summary: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board approved the completion of the fourth review under Mauritania’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) and Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreements, as well...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 5, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security
Libya: Maritime Boundary Agreement with Türkiye Puts Pressure on Egypt Summary: On 2 July 2025, the Middle East Eye (MEE) reported that Egypt has urged the US to step in and stop Libya’s eastern parliament from approving a maritime agreement with Türkiye. According...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 3, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security, Social
Algeria: Prison for French Journalist Increases Diplomatic Tensions Summary: On 29 June, an Algerian court sentenced French journalist Christophe Gleizes, to 7 years in prison, accusing him of entering Algeria without a proper visa, glorifying terrorism and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 30, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Libya, Security, Social
Libya: Tensions with Greece Persist Over Maritime Boundaries in Eastern Med Summary: On 29 June 2025, the Government of National Stability (GNS) in eastern Libya rejected Greek claims questioning the legality of the Turkish-Libyan maritime borders delimitation deal...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 27, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Mauritania
Mauritania: AIIB Membership Signals Broadening Vision for Development Summary: On 25 June 2025, Mauritania marked a major step in its international economic engagement by officially joining the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) during the institution’s 10th...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 27, 2025 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Intensifies Push for Public Sector Efficiency Summary: On 25 June 2025, Tunisian President Kais Saied met with Prime Minister Sarra Zaafrani Zenzri to discuss administrative reforms and enhance public sector efficiency. ...
