Country Risk Rating

Morocco's short-term political rating has dropped slightly, from 68.5 to 67.7, reflecting our reassessment of the constraints on the country's policy direction from external sources.... 2008-01-28

Tunisia's short-term political risk rating has risen slightly on the back of a reassessment of its score for security threats. There is a generalised risk of terrorist attacks throughout... 2007-12-19

We have upgraded Libya's score for social stability to reflect its low inflation levels, which has pushed up our overall short-term political risk ratings. Despite its abundant liquidity,... 2007-12-19

Our short-term political ratings have remained steady this month. Although terrorist activity remains a threat, this is already factored into our score, as is the risk of public unrest.... 2007-12-19

The smooth transition of power to the new government - albeit one that very closely resembles the previous administration - is a positive sign for policy continuity and stability... 2007-12-17

We remain sanguine on Libya's short-term political outlook. We have recently highlighted its improving relations with the US, but Libya is also making efforts to increase ties with... 2007-11-23

Tunisia clearly has the most stable political system in North Africa, a fact that is reflected in our political risk ratings. Democracy is certainly lacking and the government has... 2007-11-23

Morocco's short-term political risk rating remains unchanged following the peaceful holding of elections in late October. Despite an increase in the number of seats held by the Islamist... 2007-11-23

Tunisia has recently received criticism on its human rights situation. Helene Flautre, head of the European Parliament's human rights sub-committee, said to reporters during a brief... 2007-10-31

The issue of Western Sahara - which Morocco annexed in 1975 - has been brought to the forefront once more. During United Nations Security Council discussions on the issue, South Africa... 2007-10-30