What a Start!
The year 2009 was such a dismal year that many people questioned how worst it can get. In asking this question, there was an assumption that things are going to get better as we enter 2010. Three months into the new year and we are already seeing signs of stress everywhere, and North Africa is not spared from this movement.
Dubai’s Illusive Dream and Impact on North Africa: Seeing through the Arabian Mirage
Ancient Chinese philosopher Laozi once said “a country is never as poor as when it seems filled with riches,” and that may be very true for Dubai....
Head of Algerian Police Killed by Officer, New Chief Appointed
Long-serving Algerian national police chief, Ali Tounsi was shot dead on February 25, 2010 by a senior police officer....
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. ...
- The 'Human Mules' of Ceuta [Video]
- In the Heart of the Algerian Sahara [Video]
- National Identity : Who is really French? [video]
- A Nuclear North Africa
- The Big Jelly Ball of Global Insecurity: Terrorism is now a Permanent Fixture
- 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
- 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. ...- The Faces of North Africa’s Capitalism
- The Moroccan Monarchy Launches Plan ‘B’ to Counter Multi-Front Turbulence
- Advice For Algeria: Go Back to the Drawing Board
- What a Start!
- No Smoking Gun in the Megrahi Release, But Big Projects in Libya Await British Companies
- Algeria Looks at Solar Energy for More Power
- It's All About Oil and Some
- Cooling of Demand for Cars in Morocco
- Spain to Lead a New European Economic Offensive in North Africa
- Global Economic Contraction and Impact on Morocco: The Good and the Bad
- 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)
- What a Start! (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)
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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