by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 10, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russia’s Lavrov Cancels Visit as Aeroflot Plans to Resume Flights Summary: An early February diplomatic tour through Africa will not include Tunisia as Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov chooses to focus on cultivating partnerships in the Sahel region....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 7, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Kais Saied Replaces Foreign Minister Summary: On 7 February 2023, President Kais Saied dismissed Foreign Minister Othman Jerandi without explanation. Jerandi had served in the role since 2020, managing to keep his role throughout 2021 and 2022,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Activist Wanted in Algeria Departs for France Summary: On 6 February 2023, Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui was granted permission to depart Tunis for Paris under the protection of the French diplomatic corps. Bouraoui is an outspoken critic of the Algerian...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Regional Players Avoid Tripoli Arab League Meeting Summary: A 22 January 2023 meeting of the Arab League in Tripoli, Libya was poorly attended with only a handful of the 22 member states sending representatives, including Tunisia and Algeria. Key players...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Controversial Moroccan Prince Denied Entry to Tunisia Summary: On 19 January 2023, Tunisian authorities prevented Moroccan Prince Moulay Hicham and his wife from entering Tunisian territory where he was scheduled to speak at a conference on the Arab Spring....
