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Algeria: opposition parties calling for a unified boycott

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to run for a fourth term was not received well by the opposition who argue that his ailing health condition and 15-year rule are reasons enough for him to step down. 76-year-old Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke last year after which he has made rare public appearances. Some opposition leaders declare […]

Cuba to open an embassy in Rabat soon

Cuba plans to open an embassy in Morocco, two years after the two countries re-established their diplomatic relations. The announcement was made by Cuba’s ambassador to Morocco, Elio Eduardo Rodriguez Perdomo, at a meeting in Rabat Monday with speaker of the House of Representatives. Ties between the two countries were normalized two years ago with […]

ConocoPhilips leaves Algeria to Petramina

ConocoPhilips has announced the sale of its subsidiary in the North African country of Algeria in a deal worth more than a billion dollar. According to the announcement from the company, it has agreed to sell its Algerian business unit for a total of US $1.75 billion plus customary adjustments to Pertamina. The deal involves […]