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The new extensive power of the Algerian President’s advisors, a troubling drift towards opacity & authoritarianism

Since President Abdelmadjid Tebboune came to power, presidential advisors have gained considerable influence, raising serious concerns about democracy and human rights in the country. This troubling shift towards opacity and authoritarianism has become a major cause for concern among both national and international observers. A parallel government composed of the president’s advisors, exerting significant influence […]

EBRD expects Morocco’s growth to slow to 1.1 % in 2022 & rebound to 3.3 % in 2023

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) expects Moroccan economic growth to decelerate to 1.1 per cent in 2022, before rebounding the following year thanks to the anticipated agricultural performance and return of other sectors to pre-pandemic levels. In its Regional Economic Prospects report released this Wednesday, the Bank says economic recovery in Morocco […]

Sahara: When Algeria Drops Veil & Betrays its so-called Neutrality

The Algerian rulers have always denied their direct involvement in the Sahara, but their scathing diplomatic move made against Côte d’Ivoire after it opened a Consulate in the Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune shows clearly that they are the main stakeholder in the Sahara conflict. The Algerian authorities, the real puppeteers of the Polisario separatist […]