Political Risk

The government's new economic programme has gained the backing of the FLN despite its conflict with the president before the elections. BMI View: This signals a desire for reconciliation... 2004-06-10

300 militants have reportedly surrendered, in a positive signal for the peace process. BMI View: However, hardline elements remain a threat, and violent attacks on civilians increased... 2004-05-12

The King is taking steps to purge the religious community of those who preach violence. BMI View: The crackdown on radical networks reveals a high level of militant activity in the... 2004-05-12

Incumbent president Abdelaziz Bouteflika won the April elections by an 83% margin. BMI View: These elections are not highly credible, particularly as the campaign process was heavily... 2004-04-15

Oil majors and international political leaders are beating a path to Tripoli's door, but domestic political and economic reform looks trickier. BMI View: Colonel Qadhafi will keep... 2004-04-14

As Moroccan names dominate the lists of Madrid bombing suspects, the desire for scapegoats has led to racist attacks. BMI View: There is a high risk that resurgent racism will play... 2004-04-14

President Ben Ali stunned his Arab League partners in late March by postponing the Arab League summit to be held in Tunis. BMI View: The decision underlines the country's growing... 2004-04-14

There were some commercial spin-offs from the Tunisian president's recent visit to the White House. BMI view: A new trade agreement with the US is in the offing, although political... 2004-03-16

Military co-operation with the US has recently been on the increase, as the superpower steps up its antiterrorism campaign in North Africa with the Pan Sahel Initiative. Following... 2004-03-16

The US and Libya are making all the right moves to prepare the ground for a full resumption of commercial ties. BMI View: Tripoli's speedy defusing of the crisis surrounding PM Shukri... 2004-03-16