by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 20, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: NATO Official in Tunis Amidst Concerns Over Russian Influence Summary: During the week 15 April 2024, the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Dutch Navy Admiral Rob Bauer visited Tunisia for various engagements with civilian and military leaders as...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 20, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Senior Leader Amongst Terrorists Arrested in Kasserine Summary: Between 17 and 18 April 2024, Tunisian security forces arrested three terrorists in Kasserine, with government announcements indicating that they were “very dangerous” members of the Jund...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 19, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ghriba Pilgrimage Scaled Down Due to Gaza War Summary: On 19 April 2024, organizers of the annual Jewish pilgrimage and festival to the Ghriba Synagogue on the island of Djerba announced that the event would be significantly scaled back, with much of the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 17, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: PM Meloni Visits Tunis as Migrant Arrivals Surge Summary: On 17 April 2024, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni conducted an official visit to Tunisia, meeting with President Kais Saied as migration attempts from Tunisia to Italy have surged with the onset...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 15, 2024 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Violence in Tunis Neighborhoods Raises Security Concerns Summary: Over the weekend of 13 and 14 April 2024, police arrested over 30 individuals following violent clashes between rival groups of young people in the Ettadhaman neighborhood of Tunis in the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 12, 2024 | Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Self-Immolations Point to Growing Economic and Social Strain Summary: On 9 April 2024, a 22-year-old man in the village of Bouhajla in the governorate of Kairouan died after self-immolating near a police station following a dispute with local police...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 10, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Australian Mining Firm Wins Research Permit for Ras Ghzir Summary: In early April 2024, Australia mining firm PhosCo reported securing a research permit for the Ras Ghzir lead and zinc deposit situated near the border of the governates of Kef and Kasserine. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 10, 2024 | Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Dozens of Deaths, Hundreds of Injuries on Roads During Ramadan Summary: On 8 April 2024, The Tunisian Association for the Prevention of Road Accidents (ATPAR) reported that during the month of Ramadan, 90 deaths and 600 injuries were recorded due to vehicle...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 8, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Timely Winter Rains Likely to Boost Grain Harvests Summary: On 1 April 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture released an annual Grain and Feed report, predicting improved wheat and barley production in Tunisia due to favorable winter weather...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 6, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Border Crossing Still Closed as Libyan Actors Jockey for Control Summary: The Ras Jedir border crossing between Libya and Tunisia remained closed, with various high-level discussions continuing within Libya to determine who will control it on the Libyan side....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 3, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Election Agreements and Aeroflot Flights as Russia Ties Warm Summary: In March, Tunisia took multiple steps toward deepening ties with Russia in a move that risks greater skepticism from the European benefactors upon which Tunisia relies for economic support....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 1, 2024 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Tunisair in Crosshairs of Pre-Election Anti-Corruption Campaign Summary: On 1 April 2024, President Kais Saied conducted an unannounced review of Tunisair operations at Tunis-Carthage International Airport, decrying the corruption and inefficiency that have...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 1, 2024 | Economic, Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Public Transit Remains Focus of Corruption, Mismanagement Probes Summary: Early last week, prosecutors announced arrest warrants for four TRANSTU officials accused of financial mismanagement as public sector firms remain under scrutiny for corruption and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 27, 2024 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Sentences in Chokri Belaid Case Leave Some Unsatisfied Summary: On 27 March 2024, a Tunisian prosecutor confirmed that six people had been charged in the 2013 assassination of political opposition leader Chokri Belaid, with four receiving the death penalty....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 26, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Qatar Fund Office Rejection Framed as Defense of Sovereignty Summary: On 26 March 2024, the Tunisian Parliament voted to reject a draft law that would have approved the opening of a headquarters in Tunis of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFD). Please...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 25, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Zurich Knife Attacker’s Links to Tunisia Clarified Summary: On 25 March 2024, a Swiss security official announced that a 2 March 2024 stabbing in Zurich was carried out by a 15-year-old Tunisian migrant who was radicalized during time spent in Tunisia and via...
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...
