Madrid hosts exhibition on centuries-old relations between Morocco, Spain

Madrid hosts May 25 through October 16 an exhibition celebrating the centuries-old relations between Morocco and Spain and the neighborly ties that have united the two countries throughout history. The exhibition themed “Around the Columns of Hercules” is held under the high patronage of King Mohammed VI and King Felipe VI and is co-organized by […]

Algeria raises white flag of surrender in row with France over Sahara stance

Algeria has finally conceded defeat following a row it has started with France since July last year, when President Macron recognized the Sahara territory as part of Morocco’s sovereignty. Ahead of the deadline set by the French government for Algeria to cooperate on migration or else risk retaliatory measures, the Algerian President had a phone […]

Algeria, after Muzzling the Press, Censors Critical Academic Research

After censoring and co-opting the free press sending several journalists to jail, now is the turn of academicians. The Algerian regime moved to stifle researchers who venture to do objective study unearthing the predicaments of the ailing military regime in Algiers. The case of Leila Sidhoum is illustrative of the authoritarian measures prejudicial to the […]