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N. Africa shows tentative signs of recovery(0)

North Africa may be on the cusp of a recovery barring a return to major political upheavals. And a pickup in economic activity in the European Union - North Africa’s biggest trading partner - could further lift sentiment in the region. CONTINUE READING

Morocco’s economy to expand 5% in 2015: IIF(0)

Morocco is expected to emerge as the fastest growing economy in North Africa, with its GDP rising 3.8% in 2014 and nearly 5% in 2015, as the new consensus government ends a period of uncertainty and paves the way for bolder economic reforms, according to Institute of International Finance. CONTINUE READING

Mideast SWFs look within borders for opportunities(0)

Should sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) invest in domestic markets? CONTINUE READING

Iraq oil output surges despite turmoil(0)

Iraq ramped up oil production to a 35-year high last month despite a worsening security situation and political standoffs in the country, but experts said more investment was needed if Iraq wants to realize ambitious output targets. CONTINUE READING

Africa mining ripe for M&As(0)

After a fairly tumultuous period for commodities, metal prices are steadily rising again, which could bode well for mergers and acquisitions activities in Africa. CONTINUE READING

Tunisia banks still vulnerable(0)

Tunisia was Ground Zero of the Arab Spring in late 2010 after a street vendor immolated himself in protest against injustice and inequality. His act of despair sparked a region-wide protest that swept aside the regimes of Tunisia, Egypt and Libya. CONTINUE READING

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Saudi e-commerce rakes in USD4.3bn(0)

Saudis spent USD 4.3 billion on online transactions last year, according to a report by the Arab Advisors Group. CONTINUE READING

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For GCC water more precious than oil(0)

Water availability in the Gulf is expected to decline further as a result of climate change and human-induced quality problems, the United Nations warns in a stark report on the world’s water resources. CONTINUE READING

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EGX optimistic, eyes 8,500 points in 2014(0)

The main Egyptian stock market index could hit 8,500 before the end of the year as economic and political conditions stabilise, according to Pharos Holdings. CONTINUE READING

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Oil reliance and lack of reform leave Gabon vulnerable(0)

Gabon’s financial problems have been vastly exaggerated. An erroneous news report late last month suggested Gabon’s government had suspended salaries of government employees as it did not have adequate funds. CONTINUE READING