Political Risk

As part of its 'war on terror' and as a means to secure energy interests, Washington appears keen to court Libya as a close ally. The US would like Libya to join the Trans-Sahara... 2006-10-20

As part of its 'war on terror' and as a means to secure energy interests, Washington appears keen to court Libya as a close ally. The US would like Libya to join the Trans-Sahara... 2006-10-20

The latest announcement by the Groupe Salafiste pour la Prédication et le Combat (GSPC, Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat) re-affirming their allegiance to al-Qaeda should... 2006-10-20

The latest announcement by the Groupe Salafiste pour la Prédication et le Combat (GSPC, Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat) re-affirming their allegiance to al-Qaeda should... 2006-10-20

Morocco's economic progress has won praise from the World Bank which declared the country as the Middle East and Africa's top reformer, as well as the IMF for its achievements... 2006-10-03

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