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Algeria dismisses Kabylie independence movement, Rachad Islamists as terrorists

After accusing them of connivance with foreign powers and plotting attacks, the Algerian regime moved to list Kabylie independence group MAK and Political Islam movement Rachad as terrorist groups. The decision was taken by President Abdelmejid Tebboune, reflecting a tougher stance within the regime for all sorts of dissent. Both MAK and Rachad have gained […]

Gabon: Will Ali Bongo seek a third term in office?

Gabon’s President Ali Bongo has vowed to continue leading the central African country with a view to “finishing the job”, few months ahead of the presidential elections scheduled for August. The 64-year old man has not officially indicated plans to run for a third term but many believe he will do so. “I felt a […]

Algeria’s Cocainegate Continues to Uncover Corrupt Officials

Cocainegate, as the press came to call it, continues to stir heated debate in Algeria after senior officials including major gendarmerie general Menad Nouba are brought before justice. Authorities seized 701 kilograms of cocaine last May on a ship in the port of Oran. The record haul points to a growing network linking South America […]