by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 1, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Assistance Funds Yet to Arrive as Migration Pressure Grows Summary: In late August 2023, Manfred Weber, a senior leader within the European Parliament, traveled to Tunisia to discuss the recently agreed-upon assistance program designed to help the country...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 30, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Key Diplomatic Posts Filled as Global Reputation Evolves Summary: On 29 August 2023, President Kais Saied and Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar attended a ceremony at which four new Tunisian ambassadors were issued their credentials. The ceremony marked the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 2, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: President Saied Replaces Prime Minister as Economic Pressure Builds Summary: On 1 August 2023, President Kais Saied dismissed Prime Minister Najla Bouden and appointed her replacement, Ahmed Hachani, with little fanfare or explanation. The President’s office...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jul 20, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Seeking Stability, Saudi Arabia Promises $500 Million Loan Summary: On 20 July 2023, Saudi Arabia announced plans to provide $500 million in financial assistance to encourage stability in Tunisia. The deal was signed in Tunis during a visit by Saudi Finance...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 29, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: EU Hails Aid Package Still Contingent on IMF Deal Summary: On 29 June 2023, the European Council held a strategic discussion regarding irregular migration and economic development in the Mediterranean region, with Tunisia featuring heavily in the...