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Rights watchdogs condemn Algeria’s closure of Radio M

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 […]

Algeria’s Elections Deliver Status Quo on Low Voter Turnout

It came as no surprise that the outcome of Algeria’s legislative elections maintained the political status quo and registered one of the lowest turnouts in the history of ballots in the country, not exceeding 38%, according to the Interior Ministry. The rate shows the magnitude of young voter apathy in a context overshadowed by an […]

Morocco’s Banking Sector Braces for Deep Reconfiguration

Morocco’s banking sector is entering a period of deep change, driven by a new banking law, competition from neobanks and “super apps,” and shifting ownership structures, Aujourd’hui le Maroc reports. Bank Al-Maghrib’s board is set to hold its penultimate 2026 session this month, shortly after the publication of a new law amending the framework governing […]