by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 22, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Mobility Startup Yassir Acquires Meal Delivery App Kool Summary: On 19 June 2024, media outlets reported that mobility and delivery application provider Yassir had acquired the Tunisian food delivery application, Kool. The terms of the acquisition were not...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 10, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Dehydration Risk As risk managers, we consistently raise the risk of dehydration to those operating in North Africa. Particularly in the summer months, dehydration is can easily occur. In some cases, waiting for the initial signs could leave...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 16, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: SocGen Seeks Buyer for UIB Amidst African Downscaling Summary: In early May 2024, reports indicated that French bank Société Générale planned to sell three African subsidiaries, including Union Internationale de Banques (UIB) in Tunisia. Reports indicated...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 23, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: North African Leaders in Carthage for Trilateral Maghreb Meeting Summary: On Monday 22 April 2024, President Kais Saied hosted the Algerian and Libyan heads of state for a trilateral meeting widely hailed as an effort to revitalize the Arab Maghreb Union...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Vehicle Security Some basic preparations and considerations can prevent many vehicle-related emergencies. Consider the following as you drive or ride in vehicles: Always lock the doors when in transit Always use seat belts Never drive distracted...