by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 6, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: French Firms Exit Algeria Amid Diplomatic Tensions Summary: Early in February 2025, French tire manufacturer, Michelin, announced plans to leave Algeria after more than 60 years operating in the country. The French firm announced that it would close its...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Feb 1, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Social
Algeria: Internal Tensions Grow as Opposition Speaks Out on Social Media Summary: On 27 January 2025, French media outlet Franceinfo reported arrests by Algerian authorities of citizens who published the hashtag “I am not satisfied” on social media. ...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 29, 2025 | Economic, Political, Social, Tunisia
Mauritania: Defense Cooperation with Europe Amidst Regional Tensions Summary: On 28 January 2025, the General Delegate in charge of armaments for the French Ministry of the Armed Forces, Emmanuel Chiva, met with the Mauritanian Defense Minister Hanena Ould Sidi in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 16, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Legal, Political, Security, Social
Algeria: France Opens Door for Dialogue After Tensions Spike Summary: On 15 January, French Minister of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Jean-Noël Barrot, addressed the recent tensions with Algeria in his speech to the Ministers of Parliament in the National Assembly. The MFA...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 12, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political, Security
Algeria: Denied Return of TikTok Influencer Ratchets of Tensions with France Summary: On 10 January 2025, French Interior Minister, Bruno Retailleau, accused Algeria of “trying to humiliate France” after Algeria refused to accept an Algerian influencer who was...
