by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 10, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security
Algeria: French Firms Make Deals with Sonatrach Summary: On 9 April 2025, Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach reached deals with French companies Viridien and Vallorec, in the energy sector. The $250 million deal signed with Vallorec is to acquire OCTG...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Morocco, Security, Social
Morocco: Diplomatic, Economic Gains at Recent GCC Meetings Summary: On 6 March 2025, Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Nasser Bourita, announced the renewal of a strategic partnership between Morocco and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: French Firms Exit Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions Summary: Early in February 2025, French tire manufacturer, Michelin, announced plans to leave Algeria after more than 60 years operating in the country. The French firm announced that it would close its...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 27, 2024 | Libya, Political, Security, Social
Libya: France Answers Italy’s Tripoli Business Forum with Benghazi Edition Summary: On 26 November 2024, Libya hosted the first edition of the France-Libya Business Forum in Benghazi, receiving representatives of fifty major French companies. The Forum also included a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 17, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Bolt’s Disruption of Ride-Hailing Market Prompts New Legislation Summary: On 17 November 2024, the Minister of Transportation, Rached Amri announced that his Ministry will examine complaints from Tunisian citizens related to the local operations of ride-hailing...
