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Algeria: gearing up economic transformation

A top economic consultant and advisor of the Algerian government, Abdelhak Lamiri, has hinted that the government could be announcing economic reforms which could open the economy to foreign investors after the 2014 elections. In recent times, the government has taken several policies oriented towards liberalization. The current government is gearing up for an immense […]

Morocco: World Bank anticipates growth of 1.1% in 2022 & 4.3% in 2023

Moroccan economic growth is expected to reach 1.1 pc this year before rebounding to 3.4 pc in 2023, says the World Bank in its latest updated forecast. The WB says growth in Morocco is projected to slow to 1.1% in 2022 as agricultural output declines by 17.3% due to the drought. The economy is projected […]

Algeria: Amnesty Calls for Immediate Release of Activist Hadj Ghermoul

Amnesty International denounced on Thursday the conviction of Algerian activist, Hadj Ghermoul, to six months in prison and a fine for posting a Facebook photo showing him holding a placard opposing a fifth term in office for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. “The conviction of Hadj Ghermoul is a severe blow for freedom of expression in Algeria. […]