Algeria
Political Risk
The return of Ahmed Ouyahia to the post of prime minister suggests an attempt by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to neutralise any potential opponents before next year's presidential...
2008-06-25Economy
According to security sources, eight soldiers, two firemen, a local man and a French engineer were killed on June 8 by two bombs, which were detonated in quick succession at a railway...
2008-06-24Economy
We are forecasting a slight increase in Algerian oil production to 2.15mn barrels a day (b/d) in 2008, from an estimated 2.06mn b/d in 2007. Combined with record oil prices, that...
2008-06-24Economy
High global food prices continue to drive Algerian inflation, but with this year's domestic cereals output likely to suffer from adverse weather conditions, the government has no...
2008-06-19Economy
Algeria remains in an enviable fiscal position, thanks to bumper hydrocarbon export revenues. The expansion of production and distribution capacity at energy will support its export...
2008-06-02Economy
Violent clashes in Algeria's M'zab valley have highlighted the ongoing tensions between Arab and Berber populations, fuelled by concerns over jobs and housing. Hundreds of Algerian...
2008-05-30Economy
Consumer price inflation accelerated to 6.6% y-o-y nationally in April 2008, up from 5.0% at the end of 2007. We are forecasting a year-end rate of 5.0% in 2008, although food prices...
2008-05-30Economy
As the official launch of the Union for the Mediterranean draws closer, we reiterate our view that the Arab-Israeli conflict will hinder any meaningful political integration, although...
2008-05-29



