Political Risk
Morocco
While the government remains in a strong position and in favour with the royal palace, unemployment and living standards could be key issues in next year's elections. Signs of a crackdown...
2010-02-11Algeria
Algeria's political stability faces challenges from Islamist radicalism, high unemployment and an unclear leadership future. While we believe that economic reform is vital for future...
2010-01-27Libya
Libya's human rights record remains extremely poor, but recent events illustrate a growing willingness by the Qadhafi regime to allow and acknowledge criticism.
2009-12-18Libya
The renouncement of violence by Libya's most notorious Islamist militant group, and the subsequent release of several of its members, is a political coup for the Libyan government....
2009-10-20Libya
Interference in foreign firms' business dealings and the departure of Libya's top oil official will add to existing concerns about the operating environment for overseas oil investors.
2009-09-28Algeria
While new internet regulations could strengthen Algeria's business environment, there is a possibility that they could be used to clamp down on press freedom, which is already severely...
2009-09-22Morocco
Education reforms announced by the Moroccan government should improve literacy rates, but we believe that a wider overhaul of the curriculum is necessary to cut youth unemployment...
2009-09-07United Kingdom
The return of the Lockerbie bomber is a diplomatic coup for Libya and its leader Muammar Qadhafi, as he prepares to celebrate 40 years in power. However, the controversy surrounding...
2009-08-28
