by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 22, 2024 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Drug Prices to Rise Slightly as Pharma Sector Struggles Summary: On 19 February 2024, officials representing the pharmaceutical industry announced price increases for 280 drugs sold in Tunisian pharmacies. These increases come as various players in the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 21, 2024 | Diplomacy, Economic, Tunisia
Tunisia: Carthage Hosts EBRD Head, Seeking Economic Lift Summary: On 19 and 20 February 2024, President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) Odile Renaud-Basso visited Tunisia for official meetings with President Kais Saied and members of his...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 20, 2024 | Legal, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: BNA Officials Under Scrutiny as Anti-Corruption Efforts Widen Summary: On 20 February 2024, police arrested two former senior employees of Banque Nationale Agricole (BNA), marking the latest steps in President Kais Saied’s anti-corruption campaign. The two...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 19, 2024 | Security, Tunisia
Tunisia: Suspected Terrorist Arrested in Kasserine in Possession of Explosives Summary: On 19 February 2024, a multi-unit counterterrorism force arrested a member of the Jund al-Khalifa terrorist organization in Kasserine, identifying the individual as “dangerous.”...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 18, 2024 | Contingency
Contingency Corner: Compliance Risk Compliance issues can create significant risks for organizations operating in North Africa. Consider the following when navigating the often opaque regulatory environment: Seek trusted legal counsel on all aspects of your operations...
