by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 22, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Additional Arrests Target Opposition Coalition Leaders Summary: On 22 February 2023, a string of arrests of opposition figures by Tunisian authorities continued, with key leadership of the National Salvation Front (NSF) being targeted. The NSF has been a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Internet Speeds Lag Behind Global Averages Summary: January 2023 data from the Speedtest Global Index points to ongoing struggles with internet speed in Tunisia. Fixed broadband speeds were ranked 160 out of 179 countries tested with an average of download...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 19, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: European Labor Organizer Expelled Following UGTT Protests Summary: On 18 February 2023, thousands of labor union supporters gathered in cities across Tunisia to protest recent arrests of union officials and anticipated austerity measures tied to the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 18, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: IMF Sees Reform Progress, “Weeks, Not Months” To Board Review Summary: This week, the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva stated in an interview that the Tunisian government had made “very good progress” on the reforms...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 17, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied’s Call with Algerian President Affirms Strong Ties Summary: On 16 February 2023, President Kais Saied spoke with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune by telephone, affirming that the strong relationship between the two countries was not damaged by...
