by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 24, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Jewish Festival Limits Activities as Security Concerns Continue Summary: Beginning 24 May 2024, Jewish pilgrims gathered at the Ghriba Synagogue on the island of Djerba for an annual festival that was significantly reduced in size and scope this year due to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 24, 2024 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic
Algeria: ExxonMobil Hydrocarbon Deal Signals Further Economic Opening Summary: On 23 May 2024, the Algerian national oil firm, Sonatrach, signed a deal with the American oil and gas firm, ExxonMobil that allows for the exploration of natural gas resources in central...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 23, 2024 | Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sentencing of Journalists Draws Concern over Freedoms Summary: On 23 May 2024, a Tunisian court sentenced media professionals Burhan Bseis and Murad al-Zughidi to one year each in prison under Article 54 which prohibits the spreading of “fake news.” ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 19, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russian Military Activity in Djerba Draws Western Scrutiny Summary: On 19 May 2024, an Italian media outlet reported that the US Department of State had expressed concern about Russian military use of the airport on the island of Djerba. The Russian Embassy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: SocGen Seeks Buyer for UIB Amidst African Downscaling Summary: In early May 2024, reports indicated that French bank Société Générale planned to sell three African subsidiaries, including Union Internationale de Banques (UIB) in Tunisia. Reports indicated...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 15, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Think Tank Notes FDI’s Role in Navigating Economic Uncertainty Summary: On 15 May 2024, the Institut Arabe des Chefs d’Enterprises (IACE) released a report highlighting the importance of attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) as means of emerging from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 15, 2024 | Legal, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Officials Investigated Despite Sporting Sanctions Being Lifted Summary: On 15 May 2024, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lifted sanctions on Tunisia’s national sporting federation, removing the country from its list of non-compliant national bodies. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 14, 2024 | Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Warnings of Interference Follow Concerns Over Arrests Summary: During the week of 13 May 2024, multiple countries and international bodies raised concerns about the recent arrests in Tunisia of journalists and lawyers, which prompted the administration to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 13, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Government Approves Submarine Cable Construction Summary: In a 10 May 2024 communication, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security authorized the commencement of construction on the ELMED undersea cable that will connect Italy and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 12, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Foresees Modest Growth, Though Challenges Remain Summary: In May 2024, the World Bank released its Spring Economic Monitor to Tunisia, calling attention to stalling economic growth that increases economic risk on multiple fronts, even as a modest...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 11, 2024 | Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Weekend Arrests of Media Commentators in Tense Political Climate Summary: On Saturday, 11 May 2024, lawyer and media commentator Sonia Dahmani was arrested in a widely publicized police operation that was captured on video, for sarcastic comments critical of...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 9, 2024 | Economic, Legal, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Foreign Resident Law Would Increase Legal, Financial Penalties Summary: On 9 May 2024, the Tunisian parliament presented draft legislation that would amend a 1968 law that outlines the provisions for foreigners entering, exiting, and staying in Tunisia for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Multiple Solar Projects Will Be Critical Proof-of-Concept Summary: Last week, progress on multiple solar energy projects was announced, including in Kairouan, Tatouine, and Gafsa as more investors seek renewable energy opportunities in Tunisia. On 8 May...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 7, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Border Crossing Re-Opens After Interior Minister Visit Summary: On 6 May 2024, the Acting Libyan Minister of the Interior Mustapha Trabelsi reached an agreement with Tunisian authorities to re-open the Ras Jedir bordering crossing, which had been closed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 6, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migrant Camps Cleared as Europe Eyes Results on Sea Arrivals Summary: Over the weekend of 4 and 5 May 2024, Tunisian authorities dispersed multiple encampments and cleared facilities where primarily sub-Saharan African migrants and asylum seekers were...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Foreign Pharma Firms Exit, Drug Prices Rise as Industry Struggles Summary: On 29 April 2024, the head of the National Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry, Tarek Hammami confirmed that three foreign pharmaceutical producers plan to close their...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 2, 2024 | Legal, Tunisia
Tunisia: After Anti-Doping Warnings, Tunisian Sport Formally Sanctioned Summary: On 30 April 2024, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed that the Tunisian National Anti-Doping Organization (TNADO) remains in non-compliance with WADA code, bringing the national...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 1, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Opposition Bloc to Boycott Elections Unless “Conditions” Met Summary: On 30 April 2024, the head of the National Salvation Front (NSF) Ahmed Nejib Chebbi announced that the opposition bloc would boycott the upcoming presidential elections unless certain...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 1, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: $1.2 Billion Saudi Loan Deal Offers Economic Breathing Room Summary: On 29 April 2024, the Tunisian Ministry of Economy and Planning announced that it had reached a $1.2 billion loan deal with the Saudi Arabia-based Islamic Trade Finance Corporation (IFTC) to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 30, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US AFRICOM Exercise Underway as Regional Alignments Shift Summary: On 29 April 2024, the US Department of Defense’s Africa Command launched the annual multi-lateral training exercise, African Lion 2024, with events in Tunisia that mark the 20th running of the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 25, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Policy, Humanitarian Challenges as Migrants Transit Sfax Summary: On 23 April 2024, Tunisian security forces broke up migrant camps near the town of al Amra, northwest of the city of Sfax, after clashes were reported between local residents and sub-Saharan...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 24, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Withdrawal from Sahel to Shift Security, Migration Dynamics Summary: Last week, the US announced plans to withdraw troops from both Niger and Chad as relations with two countries have deteriorated. The withdrawal will shift regional security dynamics...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 23, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Italian Defense Minister Seeks Deepened Security Cooperation Summary: On 23 April 2024, Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto visited Tunisia to discuss migration and border security amidst rising migrant arrivals in Italy. Please login or purchase an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 23, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: North African Leaders in Carthage for Trilateral Maghreb Meeting Summary: On Monday 22 April 2024, President Kais Saied hosted the Algerian and Libyan heads of state for a trilateral meeting widely hailed as an effort to revitalize the Arab Maghreb Union...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 22, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Delegation Keeps Lender Relationships Warm at IMF Meetings Summary: Between 15 and 20 April 2024, a delegation of Tunisian officials participated in the annual International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, DC amidst rumors...
