Law Enforcement: Dealing with Cross-Boarder Terrorism
When A Non-Recognized Rebel Movement Captures a Notorious Terrorist
Both Algeria and Germany Want Abderrazak Le Para
Terrorist chief Amari Saifi, known as Abou Haidara, but often referred to as Abderrazak Le Para will no longer harm civilians and law enforcement agents. A former paratrooper in the Algerian special forces, Abderrazak Le Para has been actively leading the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC)terrorist organization in the Algerian Sahara region but has recently been captured in the state of Chad, along with his associates. The capturing of Abderrazak Le Para was announced by Ms. Frauke-Katrin Scheuten, a senior official at the federal prosecutor’s office in the western German region of Karlsruhe...
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Morocco – Urban Affairs:
DH 10 Billion for Suburban Expansion Between Rabat and Salé
Not too many regions in Morocco are getting the same level of attention than the Bouregreg Valley. This is because the area is expected to get some DH 10 billion in economic development, in an urban investment project considered unprecedented in the North African Kingdom. Nestled between the two cities of Rabat and Salé, the historical valley with its river, represents a discontinuity between two important urban centers. This discontinuity is what led decision makers, headed by King Mohammed himself, to focus on developing the area, while preserving the region’s historical sites.
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Morocco - Fisheries:
Octopus Fishing Resumes in Morocco After Eight Months of Biological Rest.
With More Regulation, Tension Between Administration and Fishermen is Mounting
On May 15, the ban on octopus fishing was lifted in Morocco after eight months of a biological rest aimed at replenishing the depleted fish stocks along the country’s Atlantic coast. But the resumption of fishing did not come without a great of confusion and added tension. Indeed over the past months, law enforcement authorities and royal navy cracked down on illegal fishing and have banned the perpetrators from operating in the area without following proper rules. In addition, many trawlers that have not received a new license to operate have disregarded the law and went on fishing despite the ban. Since the resumption of fishing, authorities have forcibly removed some two dozen small boats illegally operating along the coast.
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Finance
Foreign Currency Stock Could Top $40 Billion at Yearend in Algeria
The year 2004 could be a bumper year for the Algerian treasury. With record oil and gas prices, finance officials predict that the foreign currency reserves will likely be between $39 billion and $40 billion by the end of the year. The figure was also shared by the finance minister last week during a presentation at the national assembly.
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Morocco – Labor/Legislation
Employers, Government and Unions in Morocco Make Progress Toward a New Labor Law
The debate concerning a new labor code in Morocco is still on going as interest groups continue to lobby the special commission established to finalize the details of the law. Initially scheduled to end on May 15, 2004, the commission’s work has been extended as only 19 of the 54 proposed articles have been accepted thus far. The remaining ones are still subject of contention and opposing positions from the three main social partners, the administration, trade unions and employers.
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Pharmaceutical Sector/Companies
Saidal Says it Has 40% Share of the Algerian Drugs Market
Saidal, Algeria’s biggest pharmaceutical company, generated more than AD 6.1 billion in sales in 2003. The company says it is satisfied with its performance but recognizes that improvements can be made in comparison to the important investments made and the skills it has developed over the years
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Markets and Industries
A Booming Security Market: One Year After the Casablanca Terror Attack, Companies Focus on Security
When Casablanca was hit by a terror attack on May 16, 2003, companies in Morocco recognized that they were vulnerable and ill prepared if they, themselves were targets of attacks or sabotage. Worried about the safety of their facilities, infrastructure, clients and employees, companies have increased their spending on security in the past months, allowing the creation of a whole new industry in Morocco.
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in this issue Travel: EU Complicates Visa Issuance for Short-Term Travelers Trade: Algeria’s Export Revenue in April Reaches $2.3 Billion Law enforcement: Dealing with Cross-Boarder Terrorism: When A Non-Recognized Rebel Movement Captures a Terrorist Construction: 90,000 Housing Units Damaged by Last Year Algerian Quake Rehabilitated Global trade: Algeria Prepares for 7th Round of Negotiations with WTO Telecom: Sitel Launches First Algeria-Made Mobile Phone Handset Infrastructure: Reopening of the Hassi Messaoud Airport, Southern Algeria Indicators: CPI in Algeria Down Sequentially 1.2% in April 2004, but up 7.9% Year Over Year Banking: Algeria’s BADR Bank to Issue its First Bank Card Next Month Pharmaceuticals: Saidal Says it Has 40% Share of the Algerian Drugs Market Industry/Energy: New Large-Scale Butane Bottling Facility in West Algeria to Open at Yearend Energy: Gasoline Consumption Nears 7 Million Tons in Algeria Urban affairs: DH 10 Billion for Urban Expansion Between Rabat and Salé Fisheries: Octopus Fishing Resumes in Morocco After Eight Months of Biological Rest Corporate: New Executive Management at Moroccan Refiner Samir Labor law: Employers, Government and Unions in Morocco Make Progress Toward a New Labor Law Human affairs: Donations to El-Hoceima Quake Victims Exceed DH 238 Million. Profiles: North African Company to Watch: Morocco’s Socimar Markets/Industries A Booming Security Market: One Year After the Casablanca Terror Attack, Companies Focus on Security Energy: Public Lighting Expansion Project in Casablanca Underway Finance: Foreign Currency Stock Could Top $40 Billion at Yearend in Algeria Airlines: Tuninter Carried 300,000 Passengers in 2003 Labor market: The Libyan Labor Market at Eve of the Implementation of an Ambitious Privatization Program Opinion: Vatican Advisory Note is a Setback to Interfaith Dialogue and Reconciliation

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