North Africa

  • Jul 14, 2008
  • 2 min read

EU/MIDDLE EAST: Summit raises hopes for Med Union

Leaders from 43 countries meeting in Paris yesterday launched the Union for the Mediterranean (UM).

Middle East
  • Jul 2, 2008
  • 7 min read

MIDDLE EAST: New media pack political punch

The use of mobile and internet technologies has given the elite, middle class and youth new tools...

Middle East
  • May 21, 2008
  • 2 min read

EUROPEAN UNION: Brussels limits 'Barcelona' relaunch

The European Commission yesterday unveiled its plans for the 'Barcelona Process: Union for the...

  • May 20, 2008
  • 12 min read

MIDDLE EAST: Shift to quality in education faltering

Middle East states have managed greatly to expand the outreach of their education systems over...

Middle East
  • May 16, 2008
  • 6 min read

EU/RUSSIA/MAGHREB: Energy ties remain elusive

After developing ties with Algeria in 2006, Russia's Gazprom is now attempting to establish a...

Eu
  • Apr 10, 2008
  • 13 min read

INTERNATIONAL: Al-Qaida vulnerable in war of ideas

Al-Qaida's senior leadership recognises that it is engaged in a media battle for the hearts and...

International
  • Mar 13, 2008
  • 7 min read

NORTH AFRICA: Maghreb terrorism threat containable

Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) on March 10 said it had abducted two Austrian tourists in...

North Africa
  • Mar 5, 2008
  • 7 min read

AFRICA: CEN-SAD reflects Libyan goals to the south

The 25-member body is one of eight designated economic pillar organisations of the African...

Africa