by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 7, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya, Political, Security
Libya: Tensions Simmer After Tripoli Forces Arrest Eastern-Based Minister Summary: On 6 February 2025, the eastern-based government in Libya issued a statement denouncing what they described as the kidnapping of its Minister of Legislative Affairs, Mohamed Suleiman...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: French Firms Exit Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions Summary: Early in February 2025, French tire manufacturer, Michelin, announced plans to leave Algeria after more than 60 years operating in the country. The French firm announced that it would close its...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 3, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Mauritania: OPEC Funding Agreement Signed as External Interest Grows Summary: On 2 February 2025, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Fund and the Mauritanian government signed a Partnership Framework Agreement including $120 million in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Social
Morocco: Foreign Investments in Strategic Sectors to Drive Growth Summary: On 30 January 2025, Chinese automobile components manufacturer, Shanghai Carthane, announced plans to open a branch in Morocco called Kaizhong with a total investment of approximately $5.6...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: Internal Tensions Grow as Opposition Speaks Out on Social Media Summary: On 27 January 2025, French media outlet Franceinfo reported arrests by Algerian authorities of citizens who published the hashtag “I am not satisfied” on social media. ...
