The Moroccan Economy in 2010
Where to Invest in the Moroccan Economy
Although 2009 was a difficult year for those looking to place their money in Moroccan general investment and in equities in particular, 2010 may not bring immediate relief either, but opportunities could be up for grabs.
General Larbi Belkheir Dies
The End of an Era: Algerian army General Larbi Belkheir, a figure that has been largely insignificant in today’s Algerian politics, died on January 25, 2010 at the age of 72. Belkheir has been a central figure in the Algerian ruling system in the past, though his activities and exact role are shrouded in mystery. ...
A Nuclear North Africa
Oil and gas remain critical sources of power and energy for North African nations. In the medium term, hydrocarbons will remain the predominant sources of energy, whether it is for the OPEC countries of Algeria and Libya or the less-oil-endowed nations of Tunisia and Morocco. But in the longer term, the nuclear option appears interesting to all as oil reserves are depleted and securing new sources of energy is a strategic priority.
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The Big Jelly Ball of Global Insecurity: Terrorism is now a Permanent Fixture
The recent attempt by a young Nigerian man to down a US airliner brought back the topic of terrorism on the front pages of newspapers around the world. While the attempt failed given the fast reaction of passengers, as well as the poor execution of Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, the alleged terrorist, the impact has been important; the visibility of Al-Qaeda and global terrorism has increased considerably as a result. Although no one was harmed, Al-Qaeda managed a good media coup whether it directly planned it or not. The would-be terrorist has also prompted a lot of
attention on Yemen, its poverty, mismanagement and potential to become a new haven for international terrorism in a manner similar to Afghanistan or even Somalia.
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Analysis- National Identity : Who is really French? [video]
- Deja-Vu in Tripoli
- The U.S. Counterproductive Diplomacy. Tightened Flight Checks Do Nothing to Lessen Terror Threat
- Top 10 Predictions for the North African Wireless and Telecom Markets in 2010
- King Mohammed VI: 10 Years Later (in French)
- The Moroccan Monarchy Launches Plan ‘B’ to Counter Multi-Front Turbulence
- Yemen Under Close Watch
- Update: Moroccan King Replaces Key Ministers in New Government Cabinet
- The Yemen Connection
- Alessandro Bruno on Latest Attempt on US Airliner
- Capturing Business Opportunities in North Africa While Avoiding Risk
- Irrational Behavior
- Spain Coming Opportunity for Leadership in the Mediterranean
- Microsoft's North Africa Opportunity and Challenge
- A Different North Africa on the Horizon, but Political Troubles Looming
- HP to Expand in Libyan Market
- Tunisian Duo Bridges East and West with Unique Musical Fusion
- Hannibal Coming to a Theater Near Your: Beware of Hollywood
- Advice For Algeria: Go Back to the Drawing Board
- BBC Debates with Alessandro Bruno and Guests on Libyan Issues (Audio)
- Slowing Headwinds in Tunisian Real Estate Sector, Opportunities Elsewhere in the Maghreb
- New WiMAX Service for One Quarter Million Libyans
- Private Group Issues Bond to Finance Mega City Development Project in Algiers
- Daewoo Chemical and Libya in Talks over a Petrochemical Plant Project
- Renault-Nissan Project in Morocco Facing Massive Hurdles
Advice For Algeria: Go Back to the Drawing Board
When Money Alone is not Enough and Sound Policies Matter: In preparing for an issue of special report for The North Africa Journal, we spent a great deal of time checking what North Africa is doing in building up its infrastructure to prepare for a 21st century economy. We were rather astonished at the numbers we tallied as to the amounts each country is spending on building up. Algeria is no exception. ...- Bouteflika Announces Constitutional Revision, to Seek Third Term
- No Smoking Gun in the Megrahi Release, But Big Projects in Libya Await British Companies
- The U.S. Counterproductive Diplomacy. Tightened Flight Checks Do Nothing to Lessen Terror Threat
- Qadhaffi’s Disastrous and Embarrassing Performance
- Advice For Algeria: Go Back to the Drawing Board
- The Faces of North Africa’s Capitalism
- A Different North Africa on the Horizon, but Political Troubles Looming
- The Moroccan Monarchy Launches Plan ‘B’ to Counter Multi-Front Turbulence
- Algeria Looks at Solar Energy for More Power
- Mauritania Fisheries in State of Disarray
- Uncompetitive Moroccan Travel Industry (19)
- Algeria’s Gas Exploration Program Challenged by Tough Economic Reality (4)
- National Identity : Who is really French? [video] (4)
- BCP Bank and OCP Increase Capital, Swap Shares (3)
- Irrational Behavior (3)
- Algeria and the Urgency of Diversifying Beyond the Oil Economy (2)
- Can Libya Create a Tourism Industry Amid Volatile Government Policies? (2)
- Is Libya Ready for the Private Sector? (2)
- Algeria to Slow Imports, Seeks to Reduce Credit Risk with New Finance Law Measures (2)
- Deconstructing Libya Part 1- Libya-Europe: Security, Illegal Immigration and Oil and Gas (2)
Poll: Libya for 2nd Term as Head of African Union
Tunisia is suggesting that Libya's Col. Gaddafi stay on as head of African Union for a second consecutive term. South Africa does not like the idea and is looking for Malawi as a replacement. Do you think Libya should be granted a second term?
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