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Algeria’s 2026 budget allocates record military spending despite economic strains

Algeria’s Council of Ministers has approved the draft Finance Bill for 2026, allocating $25 billion to the army at the expense of economy diversification, infrastructure, and social services. The country has prepared a budget bill worth a record $135 billion, up from $128 billion in 2025 and $113 billion in 2024. Military spending represents 20.6% […]

King appoints President of the Supreme Council for Education, Training & Scientific Research.

King Mohammed VI has appointed Habib El Malki President of the Supreme Council for Education, Training and Scientific Research. The appointment was made during an audience on Monday November 14, 2022 at the Royal Palace in Rabat, During the audience that took place at the Royal Palace in Rabat Monday, the King gave his highest […]

Turkey: Erdogan Quizzes West’s Allegiance after Coup

President Erdogan claimed that foreign parties were involved in last month’s failed coup against his government stating that it “was not just an event planned from the inside.” “The actors inside acted out a scenario for a coup written from the outside,” he said, before scolding the West for “supporting terror and standing by the […]