Political Risk

Robust economic growth and a slew of new construction projects will encourage immigration to Libya over the coming years. Whereas migrants from sub-Saharan Africa previously saw Libya... 2009-05-01

While Tunisia continues to score highly in our political risk ratings, we highlight ongoing risks to stability, with recent events illustrating the continued existence of a committed... 2009-04-29

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's recent visit to the restive Kabylie region revealed the ongoing security threat there, and illustrated government fears that a low voter tur- out... 2009-03-30

While generally viewed as being more socially moderate than many of its Arab counterparts, Morocco's restrictions on press, religious and personal freedoms are unlikely to be relaxed... 2009-03-24

The forthcoming release of political prisoners appears to suggest reconciliation between the government and the Islamist groups that fought against it in the 1990s. This underscores... 2009-03-13

Plans to abolish Libya's ministries and distribute oil wealth directly to the people are being pushed ahead. Many questions remain unanswered as to how this change will be effected... 2009-02-24

While the appointment of a new United Nations envoy to Western Sahara is a step in the right direction, we do not expect any rapid resolution to the territory's conflict with Morocco.... 2009-01-15

Terrorism remains a threat in Algeria, even though the civilian security situation has improved. As ever, though, unemployment should be the number one concern of the Bouteflika regime.... 2009-01-06

Libya's failure to prevent illegal immigration from its shores is creating discord between itself and southern Europe. While the bulk of migrants come from outside Libya, Qadhafi's... 2008-12-30

Unemployment is forecast to rise in 2009, due to tougher domestic conditions and the return of migrant workers from Europe, with implications for female and youth participation in... 2008-11-11