Russia-Africa Summit: Exclusion of Polisario Heralds its Inevitable Collapse

President Vladimir Putin has not invited the polisario separatist group, backed by Algeria, to the flagship first Russia-Africa Summit meant to increase Russia’s influence in the continent and to enhance its cooperation with African countries, while countering the growing presence of China. The exclusion of the secessionists from this event, held Oct.23-24 in the city […]

Morocco aims to boost natural gas share to 30% of energy mix by 2030

Morocco is accelerating its transition to natural gas as a key pillar of its energy future, aiming to increase its share to 30% of the national energy mix by 2030. The government is deploying a multisector strategy based on heavy investments and public-private partnerships to reduce coal dependence while maintaining energy security. On April 23, […]

Boycott haunts Algerian elections wanted by army to recycle same old elite

Sham elections that is how Algerian youth call the first elections to be held in the country since long-ruling Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down earlier this year under the impact of widespread protests. The elections due next Thursday (Dec.12) are expected to see a very low turnout as thousands of protesters continue pressure for the entire […]