by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 2, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Fitch Upgrades Default Rating, Warns of Inflation Summary: On Thursday, 1 December 2022, Fitch Ratings released a comprehensive report, noting an overall upgrade from CCC to CCC+ for Tunisia’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR). The...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 2, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ties Continue to Warm with Pakistan; Free Trade Agreement Drafted Summary: Over the past year, ties between Tunisia and Pakistan have continued to warm, with rumors of a free trade agreement (FTA) growing. This week, Tunisia’s Ambassador to Pakistan,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 12, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Initial Moves toward Privatization With Sale of Iron and Steel Producer Summary: During the week of 7 November 2022, the Tunisian government reached an agreement to sell 60% or more of the capital of El Fouladh, an iron and steel producer. The sale will be...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 10, 2022 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Libya Donates Shipment of Fuel to Alleviate Shortages Summary: On 9 November 2022, a large shipment of fuel donated by the national unity government of Libya arrived in Tunisia via cargo ship. The Libyan embassy in Tunis noted that the donation of fuel was...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 5, 2022 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Regional Funds Extend Credit to Alleviate Economic Pressures Summary: During the week of 31 October 2022, two development funds extended credit lines to Tunisia with the intent of alleviating economic pressures. The African Development Bank (AfDB) extended...