The new extensive power of the Algerian President’s advisors, a troubling drift towards opacity & authoritarianism

Since President Abdelmadjid Tebboune came to power, presidential advisors have gained considerable influence, raising serious concerns about democracy and human rights in the country. This troubling shift towards opacity and authoritarianism has become a major cause for concern among both national and international observers. A parallel government composed of the president’s advisors, exerting significant influence […]

Coronavirus: China to build hospital in Algeria

China will build a Coronavirus protection hospital in Algeria to help the North African country tackle the increasing spread of the disease, which has already infected 584 people, Chinese news agency Xinhua reports. The agency has not provided information on the date building will commence but said 4,000 Chinese workers will be working on the […]

South Korean LG Chem teams up with China’sxHuayou Group to build 2 plants in Morocco

South Korean LG Chem announced Sunday that in partnership with China’s Huayou Group it will establish two factories in Morocco for the production of lithium-phosphate-iron (LFP) cathode materials and lithium conversion, essential components in the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles. LG Chem and Huayou Group signed a comprehensive memorandum of understanding (MOU) on September […]