by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 17, 2025 | Diplomacy, Political, Security, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Privatization of Tunisair Rejected Amidst Restructuring Efforts Summary: On 12 May 2025, President Kais Saied reiterated his rejection of any plans to privatize Tunisia’s state-owned airline, Tunisair, during his meeting with Minister of Transport, Rachid...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 24, 2025 | Diplomacy, Economic, Legal, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ride Hailing Apps Suspended Following Money Laundering Accusations Summary: On 24 March 2025, multiple Tunisian media outlets reported that certain ride-hailing services, likely including Bolt, are being shut down and will leave the Tunisian market. Media...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Nov 7, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social
Tunisia: Protestors Block Train in Outcry Over Public Transport Conditions Summary: On 7 November 2024, a group of passengers protested in the train station in Kalaa Kebira, Sousse, blocking a train to Gabes to call attention to the cancellation of a previous train...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 15, 2024 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Additional Ministers Fall Victim to Anti-Corruption Agenda Summary: On 12 March 2024, President Kais Saied made an unannounced visit to two railway stations in Tunis, after which, the Minister of Transport, among others, was relieved of his duties. Please...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Taxi Protests Prompt Regulator Warning to Yassir Summary: On 16 January 2023, taxi drivers staged protests at multiple locations in Tunis, calling for regulatory action against Algerian mobile application provider Yassir. Taxi drivers have expressed concern...
