Algeria: Lower house approves Investment bill limiting 49:51 rule

The People’s Assembly, Algeria’s lower house of parliament, adopted the 37 amendments of the bill on the promotion of investment and limited the controversial and strongly criticized 49:51 investment rule to “strategic sectors” only. The amendments were proposed by the committee of economic, development, industry, trade and planning affairs of the Assembly. The minister of […]

Radioactive Waste Found in Algiers Port

Algerian Customs officers and borders agents have discovered lately radioactive waste in three containers shipped from China to Algiers port. According to Algerian local press, the tests carried out on the suspected hazardous merchandise and material found in the containers were indeed radioactive stones and rocks. The containers were imported by an Algerian businessman. Investigators […]

Burundi’s ‘clean sweep’ vote sparks fears of authoritarian consolidation

Burundi’s ruling party, CNDD-FDD, has claimed all 100 contested seats in the 5 June parliamentary election, prompting outcry from opposition groups and rights organizations who allege systematic electoral fraud and political repression. According to official results, CNDD-FDD secured 96.5% of the vote, with no other party surpassing the 2% threshold required for parliamentary representation. Opposition […]