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New efforts have been launched by the Algerian authorities to curb and at the same time asses the influence of 'extremist' influences on public practice of Islam. According to the... 2007-02-01

Recent clashes with Islamist militant gunmen highlight ongoing security risks in Tunisia. According to the Interior Ministry fourteen militants were killed by the security forces... 2007-02-01

we have argues for a long time that the leader's son Seif al-Islam will continue to remain at the forefront of political life in Libya whether or not he is based in the country. Indeed,... 2007-02-01

With the Islamist opposition justice and Development Party (PJD) expected to make a strong showing in this year's parliamentary polls, anxiety has grown in many quarters and particularly... 2007-02-01

In the lead up to 2007 parliamentary elections, there is bound to be increasing noise both domestically and internationally regarding fears of a strong showing for the Islamist leaning... 2007-01-05

The targeting of foreign workers in Algeria indicates the widening of the militants' goals and targets in the country given the previous focus on the security forces. However, public... 2007-01-05

Colonel Qadhafi's son Seif al-Islam's departure certainly displeased those rooting for speedy political and economic reforms within Libya. Indeed, his criticisms of the regime at... 2007-01-05

Reports of clashes between Tunisian security forces and Islamist militants in late December and early January south of the capital Tunis is worrying. Indeed, given the importance... 2007-01-05

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's much applauded decision to openly admit his illness in recent months raises the question of his successor. Indeed, bolstered by oil revenues that... 2006-11-27

as the 2007 parliamentary elections near, electioneering is likely to lead to increasing tensions between the government and the Islamist opposition. Indeed, the controversy over... 2006-11-27