November 22, 2000 - 95th. Issue -

Maghreb Public Health

By Arezki Daoud

...Because of France's close proximity to the Maghreb, the dense trade exchanges that exist between the two and the penetration of the French media in North African households, the Maghreb region has not been spared from the mad cow disease scare that is currently happening in France. Everyone is talking about it and the risks are real. North African newspapers and other media have given special attention to the events in France and are speaking of possible repercussions on North Africa. But without proven leadership and good communications from governments and health authorities, rumors of a pending epidemic are spreading fast. Is the North African population at risk? Can the BSE problem in France reach the Maghreb? Should North African governments follow the steps of other European nations in banning French beef? ...

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Moroccan Fisheries

SPANISH LOBBY GROUPS PUT PRESSURE ON MOROCCO TO WITHDRAW ITS DEMANDS
By Arezki Daoud

The Moroccan and EU delegations in charge of negotiating a new fisheries agreement met in Rabat on November 8-9 for a new round of talks. The talks ended with the EU rejection of new propositions made by Morocco a week earlier.

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Algeria - Reforms

Reformists Put Pressure to Speed Up Privatization
By Arezki Daoud

The reformist figures in the Algerian government are continuing their crusade to convince a reluctant political and economic establishment to speed up the reform process. Their top representative, minister of reforms Temmar has been leading the charge and warned that because corporate debts are so high all state companies, including banks are at risk.

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Doing Business in Morocco

Investment And Small Business Charters Near Final Governement Approval Amid Calls For Rewrite

By Upline Securities

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Algeria - Politics

RND PARTY TO DISTANCE ITSELF FROM THE PRESIDENT
By Arezki Daoud

Former ruling RND party, which has given so far full support to President Bouteflika, is now seeking ways to distance itself from the president and move into opposition. The RND is an important partner in the current coalition of parties represented in the Benflis government cabinet.

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Morocco - Stock Exchange

CSE Restructures To Address Conflict Of Interest
By Upline Securities

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