by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 17, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Egypt’s GBarena Eyes MENA E-Sports Market with Galactech Acquisition Summary: On 17 January 2023, Egyptian e-sports firm GBarena announced the acquisition of Tunisian firm Galactech in a share swap valued at $15 million. Galactech’s CEO, Houcem Maiza, will...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 17, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: SpaceX Working Toward Possible Starlink Deployment Summary: As of mid-January 2023, American spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX was reportedly working with Tunisian regulators to receive authorization to operate in rural areas of Tunisia. SpaceX did not comment...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Taxi Protests Prompt Regulator Warning to Yassir Summary: On 16 January 2023, taxi drivers staged protests at multiple locations in Tunis, calling for regulatory action against Algerian mobile application provider Yassir. Taxi drivers have expressed concern...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Meetings Affirm Azerbaijan as Strategic Oil Supplier Summary: In mid-January 2023, the Energy Ministers of Azerbaijan and Tunisia met in the United Arab Emirates to discuss future cooperation on oil supplies and green energy. Minister of Industry, Mining...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 14, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Protestors Rally in Tunis Against President Summary: On 14 January 2023, large crowds gathered in downtown Tunis to protest again President Kais Saied. A range of interest groups were represented, including members of the opposition coalition known as...