by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: IMF Deal Progressing Despite Saied Administration’s Skepticism Summary: During a 2 May 2023 interview, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia, Jihad Azour, commented positively about progress...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Syrian Foreign Minister Visits Tunis as Normalization Progresses Summary: On Monday, 17 April 2023, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mikdad began an official visit to Tunisia as both countries look to accelerate the normalization of diplomatic relations....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 7, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Saied Makes Strongest Statements Yet Against IMF Bailout Summary: On 6 April 2023, President Kais Saied indicated in a press conference his strongest opposition yet to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan deal and its requirements for economic reform....
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 6, 2023 | Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Unions Press for National Dialogue Despite President’s Rejection Summary: Following early March 2023 demonstrations by the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT), Tunisia’s influential labor union has continued to press for a “national dialogue” to...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 3, 2023 | Diplomacy, Tunisia
Tunisia: Mutual Appointment of Ambassadors with Syria Planned Summary: On 3 April 2023, President Kais Saied instructed Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar to pursue the appointment of an ambassador to Syria, a move which had been signaled since February. In the following...
