by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 8, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Purchase of Russian 5th Generation Jets Prompts US Sanctions Warning Summary: On 3 February 2026, the United States formally warned Algeria that it could face sanctions under US law over its purchase of Russian-made Su-57E fifth-generation fighter jets in a...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 7, 2025 | Economic, Mauritania, Political, Social
Mauritania: Jihadist Threat Prompts Plans for Expanded Military Deployments Summary: On 4 September 2025, several news reports indicated that Mauritania is preparing a new deployment of military brigades in Hodh El Gharbi province in 2026, close to Mali’s Kayes and...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 18, 2025 | Diplomacy, Morocco, Security
Morocco: US Approves Additional Arms Sales as Defense Remains Priority Summary: On 15 April 2025, the US State Department approved a foreign military sale to Morocco of 600 FIM-92K Stinger Block I missiles in addition to the related equipment and technical support...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 26, 2025 | Diplomacy, Morocco, Security
Morocco: Air Defense Purchases Could Follow Algeria’s Fighter Upgrade Summary: On 25 March 2025, multiple media sources reported that the U.S.-made MIM-104 Patriot surface-to-air missile system has arrived in Morocco for field trials, in anticipation of finalizing an...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 22, 2024 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Revived US Security Cooperation Amidst Regional Challenges Summary: On 20 August 2024, Tunisian Minster of the Interior, Khaled Nouri, received US Ambassador to Tunisia, Joey Hood to discuss cooperation in the security sector to combat terrorism,...
