Africa development Bank

Algeria’s secret trade with Israel exposed by UN platform

The Algerian regime’s political hypocrisy has been exposed again. Openly, the rulers express their hatred for Israel and describe Tel-Aviv as their arch-enemy, but in reality they are trading with Israel under the table. These secret commercial ties, hidden from the public by the Algerian junta, may be just the tip of the iceberg, leaving […]

Gabon elections: Bongo aims for third term; opposition optimistic of victory

Voters in Gabon are awaiting results from Saturday’s (26 August) triple election — in which President Ali Bongo Ondimba is seeking a third term after taking office in 2009 — but that were marred by delays, internet blockage, and night curfew. The 64-year-old incumbent, whose family has ruled the country for 56 years, is being […]

Sarkozy’s Support for Morocco on Western Sahara Irks Algeria

The recent remarks made by former French president Nicolas Sarkozy expressing his firm support to Morocco’s Sovereignty over Western Sahara have irked Algerian authorities. Although the Algerian government has not yet reacted officially, a top diplomat at Algerian Foreign Affairs ministry has termed Sarkozy’s statements as a provocation and upsetting. Speaking at an international conference […]