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Kaddafi the African
The house of Africa has always been in trouble and Libya's take over the leadership of the African Union (AU) is not likely to change anything. For one full year, Muamar Kaddafi will lead the AU, probably to an uncertain future.
Africa Under Muammar Kaddafi
On Sunday, February 1, 2009, Libyan leader Muammar Kaddafi was elected Chairman of African Union after a secret ballot. A hard-earned leadership perhaps after many years of arm-twisting tactics deployed by the sixty-seven year old Maghreb maverick to lead the Union....
Local Elections in Morocco: A Socialist-Islamist Alliance in the Offing
It has been a hard climb for the moderate Islamist PJD party in Morocco. Despite large support from the masses, in particular among the poor, the disenchanted and the ultra-conservatives, the PJD suffered a major setback following the May 16, 2003 terrorist attacks that rocked Morocco....
Post Gaza Analysis: Crisis of Leadership and Lack of Vision in the Arab World
The deaths of more than 1,000 people in Gaza highlight three important situations. The first is the heavy handed tactics of the Israeli military in their approach to the Palestinian population. ...
No Progress in Switzerland-Libya Feud
The sending of a Swiss diplomatic mission to Libya last week yielded no immediate results. ...Algeria to Impose New Tax on Foreign Company Dividends
Algeria’s 2009 state budget recently endorsed by both the national assembly and the president introduced a new tax on dividends transferred by foreign companies working in the country to their headquarters abroad....Set Back for Algerian Civil Liberties in 2008
2008 was a dismal year for civil liberties and civil rights in Algeria....Swiss Mission to Tripoli Seeks to Resolve Diplomatic Standstill
Switzerland is sending a diplomatic mission to Tripoli to try to ease tension between the two countries. ...Morocco to Test New Electoral Law this Year
The Moroccans are preparing to select their municipal and local government leaders this year. Nationwide elections are scheduled to take place on June 12, 2009, according to the country’s new electoral law. As part of the legislation, the electoral list must be finalized by the end of February 2009. Voters will receive their cards by May 20, 2009. ...
Bouteflika Announces Constitutional Revision, to Seek Third Term
It is with no surprise that the Algerian president, Abdelaziz Bouteflika announced his intention to change the country’s constitution, a move that will pave the way for a third presidential term. ...
Muamar Kaddafi Offers Libya as a Naval Base for the Russian Military
After its extraordinary and speedy opening to the West, Libya is now courting Russia, a move highly appreciated by Moscow given the opportunity to expand its influence in the region. ...
Algeria Destroys Thousands of Landmines
The month of August was a busy month for the Algerian army’s demining teams. A total of 7,330 landmines have be found and destroyed just during the month of August. ...
Moroccan Expatriates Shun Homeland, Look at Other Holiday Destinations
It has been an interesting summer for the Moroccan tourism industry, and there is plenty of mix signals as to whether the expatriate community came in droves or avoided Morocco altogether. ...
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