by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 6, 2023 | Diplomacy, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: World Bank Pauses Loans as Fallout from Migrant Comments Continues Summary: On 6 March 2023, the World Bank suspended work with Tunisia “until further notice” after human rights organizations described President Kais Saied’s statements...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 5, 2023 | Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Protests Build Momentum, Fall Short of Unifying Opposition Summary: Over the weekend of 4 and 5 March 2023, two major protests were held, first by the Union Générale Tunisienne du Travail (UGTT) on Saturday and second by the National Salvation Front (NSF)...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 4, 2023 | Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Tunisia
Tunisia: Migration Challenge Drives Italy’s Rallying of Economic Support Summary: On 27 February 2023, Tunisia’s new Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nabil Ammar, spoke on the phone with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, who has been working to garner support for...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 4, 2023 | Diplomacy, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Policies Benefiting Migrants Announced as Repatriations Continue Summary: Over the weekend of 4 and 5 March 2023, multiple sub-Saharan African countries completed repatriation flights, returning citizens concerned for their safety in Tunisia. Recent...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Mar 2, 2023 | Economic, Social, Tunisia
Tunisia: Ooredoo-Nokia Partnership Promises Mobile Network Upgrades Summary: This week, Nokia and Ooredoo announced a multi-year agreement to upgrade Ooredoo’s mobile service in Algeria and Tunisia. The enhancements will include coverage of new sites in both...
