by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 7, 2024 | Algeria, Legal, Security
Algeria: Army Tightens Control on Northeast Illicit Drug Corridor Summary: On 4 June 2024, Algerian security forces seized a large shipment of illicit drugs in northeast Algeria along the Tunisian border. In this operation, 372,000 narcotic tablets were confiscated...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 19, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Russian Military Activity in Djerba Draws Western Scrutiny Summary: On 19 May 2024, an Italian media outlet reported that the US Department of State had expressed concern about Russian military use of the airport on the island of Djerba. The Russian Embassy...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 24, 2024 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US Withdrawal from Sahel to Shift Security, Migration Dynamics Summary: Last week, the US announced plans to withdraw troops from both Niger and Chad as relations with two countries have deteriorated. The withdrawal will shift regional security dynamics...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 19, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: US AFRICOM Head Visit Amidst Regional Security Challenges Summary: On 19 September 2023, US Marine Corp General Michael Langley, who serves as Commander of US Africa Command (AFRICOM), visited Tunisia for discussions with senior US and Tunisian officials,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 4, 2023 | Diplomacy, Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: African Lion Military Exercise Continues Amidst Battle for Influence Summary: The US-led African Lion military exercise is being held from mid-May to mid-June in multiple countries across Africa, including Morocco and Tunisia. The exercise comes amidst...
