On the political side, the US is waiting expectantly to see if promised political reforms in Morocco and Algeria are put in place, a top American diplomat said Thursday. Speaking in Algiers, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for North Africa Robert Maxwell praised the two nations for moving forward after the revolutions in the Arab world at the start of this year.
On the economic side, Morocco’s unemployment rate inched up 9.1 percent in the third quarter, clocking the second increase in a row due mostly to a drop in construction activity, official data showed.
Politics
The Daily Star (11/04) – US keen to see planned reforms in Algeria, Morocco
Middle East Online (11/04) – US keen to see planned reforms in Algeria, Morocco
Now Lebanon (11/04) – US keen to see planned reforms in Algeria, Morocco
The Guilfordian (11/03) – Moroccan protests marked by division
The United Nations Office in Geneva (11/02) – COMMITTEE AGAINST TORTURE HEARS RESPONSE OF MOROCCO
Economy/Business
Reuters (11/04) – Morocco has 22 hydrocarbon blocks in open acreage
Reuters (11/03) – Morocco’s jobless rate rises for 2nd straight qtr
Reuters (11/03) – Arab Spring helps Desertec’s solar energy plan: CEO
UPI.com (11/03) – World’s top solar power plan switches on
Business Press 24.com (11/01) – DGAP-News: Awesome Investments Inc. : Approx. 1,680 acres land secured – Morocco
Society/Culture
VCU.edu (11/02) – Moroccan Cultural Festival
Stuff.co.nz (11) – Lifting the lid on Morocco
MENA Region
Al Arabiya News (11/04) – Arab Monarchies: Surviving the revolts
The National (11/04) – Moroccan hotels feel euro-zone chill factor
World Future Online (11/03) – Is Algeria regime change next on Nato war agenda?
Morocco Board (11/03) – The Arab Spring: Access to Justice, Reforms to Date, Reforms to Come?
US News.com (11/03) – Women Could Promote Rights Through Islam
Demos (11/01) – Women’s Rights and the Arab Spring
