North Africa after the Storm: Five Lessons in Crisis Management

A year and a half after the start of popular protests in Tunisia, it may not be tedious to take some time out to assess what just happened. At present, events seem to slow down in the five North African countries which were significantly affected by the storm: Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Algeria and Morocco. In […]

Why Morocco is Becoming a Major International Competitive Auto Hub

Morocco’s plans to become a major global carmaker are progressively turning into a tangible reality. The sustained growth of its expanding automotive sector is “an inspiring success story”, draining more investments and manufacturers that enhance the country’s automotive eco-system. The soaring exports of Morocco-made cars attests to the transition of the Moroccan economy from traditional […]

Algeria: Gen. Khaled Nezzar to Stand Trial in Switzerland for “War Crimes”

The Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has retained the charges of “complicity in war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” against former Chief of Algerian army and ex- Defence minister, General Khaled Nezzar. The OAG accuses Gen. Nezzar, who was arrested in Geneva in 2011, of war crimes and crimes against humanity. These serious […]