by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Multiple Solar Projects Will Be Critical Proof-of-Concept Summary: Last week, progress on multiple solar energy projects was announced, including in Kairouan, Tatouine, and Gafsa as more investors seek renewable energy opportunities in Tunisia. On 8 May...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Sep 20, 2023 | Economic, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Nationwide Power Outage Following Disruption in Rades Summary: On 20 September 2023, a technical issue at a power station in Rades resulted in power blackouts across all of Tunisia during the early morning hours. Power supply issues continued across the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Aug 11, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: International Cooperation Highlighted as Multiple Agreements Signed Summary: In early August 2023, the Tunisian government has been building substantive agreements with multiple international partners, including Italy, South Korea, and China. On 11 August,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jun 22, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Loan to Help Finance Undersea Power Link to Italy Summary: On 22 June 2023, Tunisian state media announced that the World Bank has agreed to $268.4 million in funding to support an undersea electrical cable project. The World Bank loan comes after...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2023 | Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Nationalized Power Company Takes on Second Loan in a Month Summary: On 23 March 2023, the Tunisian Electricity and Gas Company (STEG) signed a joint loan agreement for 324 million dinars with six banks. The loan was signed at the BH Bank headquarters and...
