The North Africa Journal: Agriculture and Tourism Can Libya Create a Tourism Industry Amid Volatile Government Policies? ================================================================================ The North Africa Journal on 17 January, 2009 05:02:00 Although the oil and gas industry remains Libya’s highest priority, the country is now discovering that it could be a lucrative travel destination. Morocco: Substantial Rise in Food Prices in 2008 and Temporary Break in 2009 ================================================================================ The North Africa Journal on 20 January, 2009 04:46:00 The year 2008 was particularly difficult for the Moroccans, ending with a substantial erosion of household finances. Mauritania Fisheries in State of Disarray ================================================================================ The North Africa Journal on 26 December, 2008 04:05:00 Once a major fishing hub, Mauritania is now facing a draconian environment as a result of an overnight and poorly planned political decision.