Despite continuing volatility in the global financial markets, Morocco’s relative isolation has thus far minimized the effects of the turmoil on the country’s banks. The Kingdom’s sound financial fundamentals may, …
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North Africa
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A joint group of North African and European countries in April announced the launch of a long-term investment fund called InfraMed, that is the first financing facility of the Union …
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The last flight of Air Senegal International (ASI) touched down in Dakkar on April 24, grinding to a halt the operations of this joint venture between Moroccan national airline company …
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Tunisia is one of the few countries in North Africa that is not a major energy producer, but a series of new projects is set to recharge the electricity sector. …
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Morocco’s industrial ambitions received a boost in January 2009 when King Mohammed VI launched the construction of Tanger-Med industrial park. Already the site of a significant port project, the new …
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Though the global recession will eat into Algeria’s energy revenues and potentially slow new projects, hydrocarbons will continue to drive the country’s growth this year. Energy, and natural gas production …
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Despite global financial turmoil and low oil prices, Algerian authorities are taking advantage of their relatively sheltered position to expedite economic reforms under a renewed presidential mandate. Following the re-election …
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Iran may make headlines for its nuclear program and head-butting with Western governments, but the hard-line leadership in Tehran is also working hard to expand its influence in North Africa. …
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Maroc Telecom (MT) has long held a dominant share of Morocco’s mobile market, but a new entrant will increase competition for the kingdom’s subscribers. On February 4, the National Agency …
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Algeria’s banking reform has been slow but could pick up later this year as the general election approaches. The sector appears to have avoided the worst of the global economic …