Algeria

The Algerian dinar has continued to strengthen against the dollar, as the central bank continues to pursue a strong currency policy in order to combat the inflationary impact of rising... 2008-07-24

Algeria's position as a key supplier of energy to Europe is affording it growing political influence. Recent diplomatic efforts by the EU - led by Germany and France - are likely... 2008-07-22

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... 2008-06-25

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... 2008-06-24

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... 2008-06-24

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... 2008-06-19

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... 2008-06-02

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... 2008-05-30

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... 2008-05-30

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