Algeria: Still room for growth but need to absorb unemployment

The managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Christine Lagarde on her current visit to Algeria said that the country still has room for growth but needs to reduce unemployment. She made these remarks shortly after having a meeting with President Bouteflika, Prime Minister Sellal, Governor Mohammed Laksaci of the central bank and other […]

Marsa Maroc launches “Ports4Impact” to advance corporate social responsibility

Marsa Maroc has established “Ports4Impact,” an autonomous entity dedicated to implementing and managing its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives. This development builds upon the company’s established commitment to social responsibility while creating a more agile framework for partnerships with civil society and project developers. The new entity represents a logical evolution of Marsa Maroc’s CSR […]

Oil plunge worsens Algeria’s combustible mix

Time for reform has run out for Algeria with the plunge in oil prices further worsening combustible factors of financial hardships, corrupt leadership and social dissent. Myopic to the demands of the Algerian people for reforms and better living conditions, the same old ruling military elite renewed itself with a civilian facade amid pro-democracy protests. […]