Algeria

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

BMI View: We remain bullish on the prospects for the Algerian economy in 2006, with growth expected to remain above 5%. Growth will be driven by public spending and increased structural... 2006-07-26

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's announcement that the a referendum, on a new constitution will be held before the end of the new year comes as no surprise. Bouteflika made no secret... 2006-07-26

In early July, the Algerian oil minister Chekib Khalil announced two major amendments to its energy policy, though investors are unlikely to be deterred from the hydrocarbon rich... 2006-07-24

The announcement by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on the July 4 Independence Day that there will a be a referendum on a new constitution by the end of the year has been long expected.... 2006-07-24

The Algerian government announced two major amendments to its oil law yesterday, according to quotes from the oil minister Chekib Khalil in today's edition of the El-Watan newspaper.... 2006-07-12

BMI View: We remain bullish on the prospects for the Algerian economy in 2006, with growth expected to remain above 5%. Public spending and increased structural reforms will stimulate... 2006-07-07

Algerian oil production has increased to 1.5mnb/d, up from 1.4mn last year and 900,000 bpd in 1999 according to a June announcement by Energy and Mines Minister Chakib Khelil. Over... 2006-06-27

With a rising oil income, public economic expectations in hydrocarbon rich Algeria have been raised, to the detriment of ongoing reforms. Riots and protests erupt daily in the country,... 2006-06-26

We remain bullish on the prospects of the Algerian economy in 2006, with growth expected to remain above 5%. Public spending and increased structural reforms will stimulate growth... 2006-06-13