by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Vehicle Security Some basic preparations and considerations can prevent many vehicle-related emergencies. Consider the following as you drive or ride in vehicles: Always lock the doors when in transit Always use seat belts Never drive distracted...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Government Freezes Gas Prices, Banking Fees for 2024 Summary: On 23 March 2024, the CEO of state-operated oil distributor AGIL, Khaled Bettine, confirmed that no increases were expected in fuel prices in 2024. Please login or purchase an InBrief...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 23, 2024 | Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Retirement Funds Issue Personal Loans as Household Debt Rises Summary: On 22 March 2024, Minister of Social Affairs, Malek Zahi, announced that the National Social Security Fund (CNSS) would soon implement a new social loan program with a primary focus on...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 23, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Doctors Moving to Europe Sparking Healthcare Policy Debate Summary: In early March 2024, Nizar Ladhari, Secretary General of the National Council of the Order of Physicians of Tunisia raised concerns about the number of doctors leaving Tunisia and the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 22, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Shifting Power Dynamics in Libya Spill Over with Border Closure Summary: On 18 March 2024, violent clashes between armed factions occurred near the Ras Jedir border crossing, prompting Libyan and Tunisian authorities to close their respective borders. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 20, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: 5G Network Launch Expected in Late-2024 Summary: On 18 March 2024, the Minister of Communication Technologies, Nizar Ben Neji, announced plans to roll out 5G services on Tunisia’s mobile networks by the end of 2024. The announcement included a roadmap that...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 18, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: ClusterLab Success Points to Strain on Tunisian Entrepreneurs Summary: In mid-March 2024, Tunisian-founded and United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based artificial intelligence (AI) firm, ClusterLab, received $600,000 in funding from investors, including InstaDeep...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 17, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Spring Weather Likely to Invite Rise in Migrant Sea Crossings Summary: On 15 March 2024, the Tunisian Coast Guard rescued 34 irregular migrants from a capsized boat as improving weather conditions have resulted in rising sea crossing attempts to Europe. The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 16, 2024 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Draft Foreign Exchange Law Promises Long-Awaited Liberalization Summary: On 14 March 2024, the cabinet meeting headed by Prime Minister Hachani approved a draft law that would overhaul Tunisia’s foreign exchange system. The government has posited that the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 15, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Internal EU Tensions Flare Again Over Migration Assistance Deals Summary: On 14 March 2024, the European Parliament voted to request from the European Commission a clarification of the reasoning behind a 4 March disbursal of €150 million to Tunisia under a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 15, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Additional Ministers Fall Victim to Anti-Corruption Agenda Summary: On 12 March 2024, President Kais Saied made an unannounced visit to two railway stations in Tunis, after which, the Minister of Transport, among others, was relieved of his duties. Please...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 14, 2024 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Explosion and Fire at Rades Port Injures Nearly 40 People Summary: On 14 March 2024, an explosion occurred at a gas depot at the Port of Rades in the southern suburbs of Tunis, injuring at least 35 people. A government spokesperson indicated that the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 9, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: UGTT Makes Political Presence Felt with Election on Horizon Summary: On 2 March 2024, Tunisia’s public sector labor union (the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT)) held a large rally at the Kasbah in Tunis in an attempt to send a message regarding...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 8, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Signs of Progress in Shipping Industry Despite Hurdles at Rades Port Summary: On 6 March 2024, Tunisian officials hosted senior leaders from the Chinese shipping firm Cosco at the port of Rades, marking a potential return of the global shipper after an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 7, 2024 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Relations with France Pressed by Multiple Contentious Issues Summary: On 3 March 2024, French media channel M6 aired a documentary critical of the current economic, political, and security situation in Tunisia, raising tensions between France and Tunisia as...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 6, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Rise in Terrorism Ranking Despite Decline in Measured Incidents Summary: In February 2024, the Institute for Economics and Peace released their 2024 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) which ranks Tunisia 36 globally in terms of exposure to terrorism, a drop from...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 5, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Tensions as Trilateral Maghreb Meetings Snub Rabat, Nouakchott Summary: On 3 March 2024, the Algerian, Tunisian, and Libyan governments announced plans to hold regular meetings together, a move that could reinforce the dividing lines emerging between the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 4, 2024 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Mitsubishi to Close Tunis Office and Consolidate in Morocco Summary: On 22 February 2024, Mitsubishi Corporation announced plans to liquidate their Tunisian business and consolidate operations under their Casablanca office. The planned liquidation was...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 3, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: More Rationing, Price Increases as Water Supply Strained Summary: On 28 February 2024, an official responsible for rural water resources announced that restrictions on the use of potable water distributed by SONEDE will continue for the foreseeable future. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 3, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Visit Yields Assurances of Funding Opportunities Summary: During the week of 26 February 2024, World Bank Vice President Ferid Belhaj, who is responsible for the Middle East and North Africa, spent multiple days in Tunisia and eventually affirmed...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 2, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sfax Synagogue Fire Raises Security Concerns Summary: On Sunday 25 February 2024, authorities in Sfax reported that a fire had been extinguished in the courtyard of a building that formerly functioned as a synagogue. No injuries or deaths were reported as...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 2, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Visits Follow Financing Deal as Riyadh Shores up Relationship Summary: In late-February 2024, Tunisia hosted multiple visits by officials from Saudi Arabia, including the Saudi Health Minister and Minister of the Interior. Please login or purchase an InBrief...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 24, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: African Payment System to Facilitate Cross-Border Payments Summary: In early February 2024, Tunisia formally joined the Pan African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), becoming the 13th Central Bank member of the cross-border payment settling system...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 23, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Riyadh Asserts Regional Leadership, Promising Phosphate Investment Summary: On 21 February 2024, Sultan al-Marshad, the CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) visited Tunisia indicating imminent plans to invest in revitalizing the rail...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 22, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Drug Prices to Rise Slightly as Pharma Sector Struggles Summary: On 19 February 2024, officials representing the pharmaceutical industry announced price increases for 280 drugs sold in Tunisian pharmacies. These increases come as various players in the...
