The ongoing crisis in eastern Congo has reached a critical point as M23 rebels strengthen their grip on strategic locations, prompting Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame to advocate for direct negotiations between Congolese authorities and the militant group. The rebels have recently seized control of key towns, including Masisi, positioning themselves merely 80 kilometers from Goma, […]
Algeria has arrested independent journalist Ihsane El Kadi and shut down his Radio M, in a move that was decried by international media and free speech watchdogs. Reporters Without Borders, the international media freedom group, condemned El-Kadi’s arrest and called on the authorities to “respect the work of the media in the country”. El Kadi […]
The recent call launched by King Mohammed VI to neighboring Algeria for dialogue is an offer to address the challenges facing the two countries and the entire Maghreb region. This is the substance of Washington’s response to the King’s proposal for a direct, open and frank dialogue with Algeria to dispel the transient and objective […]
