According to Morocco’s Central Bank, the country’s economy grew by 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2011, a slower rate of expansion than the 5 percent seen in the first quarter.
Politics
Al Arabiya News (10/18) – British Foreign Secretary Visits Morocco
ANGOP (10/17) – Paulo Portas to visit Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria
Morocco Board (10/17) – Morocco: Where is the middle class?
Economy/Business
Reuters (10/18) – Morocco c.bank says Q2 GDP growth 4.2 pct
Reuters (10/18) – Moroccan growth eases as tourism slows
Society/Culture
Easier Travel (10/17) – New range of Moroccan holiday courses from GoLearnTo.com
MENA Region/World
Bloomberg (10/18) – Egypt Company Borrowing Drops to Two-Year Low Amid Transition: Arab Credit
The Africa Report (10/18) – Libya: Welcome to the neighborhood
Reuters (10/17) – UPDATE 1-Britain warns Africa not to shelter Libya fugitives
Bloomberg (10/17) – Selling Ben Ali Yachts Divides Tunisia Parties Before First Vote
The Guardian (10/17) – Jordan’s king sacks prime minister
All Africa.com (10/16) – Nigeria: Government Investment As Driver of Tourism
