Political Risk

The Libyan leader's son, Seif al-Islam's recent public speeches calling for reform are encouraging but do not mean that the jamahiriya is on the verge of radical change. Indeed, Colonel... 2006-09-11

While the amnesty for national reconciliation expired on August 31, Interior Minister Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni has stated that the authorities will be open to rebels who decide to... 2006-09-07

If initial reports are correct, the militant jihadist cell discovered by security forces in August was the most serious threat to domestic security since the Casablanca bombings in... 2006-08-31

If initial reports are correct, the militant jihadist cell discovered by security forces in August was the most serious threat to domestic security since the Casablanca bombings in... 2006-08-31

As Algeria's amnesty for national reconciliation nears its end, Islamist militants have promised a 'very hot summer' ahead. The Charter for Peace and National Reconciliation was... 2006-08-10

BMI View: We do not believe that allegations of anti-democratic practices in Tunisia will threaten the stability of the ben Ali Regime. While latest reports of attacks on female activists... 2006-08-09

Illiteracy remains a major problem for Morocco, particularly in rural areas, and seriously depresses its attractiveness to investment, undermining a key plank of the government's... 2006-07-28

The announcement by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on the July 4 Independence Day that there will a be a referendum on a new constitution by the end of the year has been long expected.... 2006-07-24

Following the May 15 announcement by the United States (US) that it would restore full diplomatic relations with Libya, the 45 day process has now been completed successfully. Both... 2006-07-13

The Moroccan government has responded to efforts by Islamist group al-Adl al Ihsane (Justice and Charity) to widen its appeal to Moroccans with a clampdown that has resulted in hundreds... 2006-07-03