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Fighting Escalates in Libya’s Derna with Devastating Impact on Civilians

Forces loyal to the renegade General Khalifa Haftar have tightened the noose around the eastern city of Derna, at a time the UN warns of a “devastating impact” on civilians. Haftar’s forces have encircled the city to oust a coalition of local fighters and Islamists known as the Derna Mujahideen Shura Council (DMSC). The humanitarian […]

Lacking tangible achievements, Tebboune hides behind Bouteflika’s projects

As he prepares for a second term, the civilian façade of the Algerian military regime Abdelmedjid Tebboune continues to re-inaugurate projects launched by his predecessor as he has made no tangible achievements. He re-inaugurated the Mosque of Algiers which his predecessor did not live to see, and which continues to be closed to worshippers despite […]

Algeria’s diplomatic theater, at heart of Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s illusion of global relevance

By all appearances, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is engaged in a whirlwind of diplomatic activity. From Rome to Algiers, from energy deals to symbolic gestures, his administration projects an image of international engagement and strategic relevance. Yet, beneath the surface lies a troubling reality: Algeria is increasingly isolated, diplomatically marginalized, and economically strained. The flurry […]