Algerian Generals

EBRD forecast: Morocco’s economy to grow 5% in 2021 & 3% in 2022

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development expects Morocco’s economy to rebound by 5 per cent in 2021, before moderating to a growth of 3.2 pc in 2022. In its latest Regional Economic Prospects report released Thursday, the Bank says the success of Morocco’s vaccination campaign will lead to faster reopening of the economy, despite […]

Israel: Netanyahu tries damage control, US to reconsider support  

White House has hinted that it could change its policy in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after Netanyahu ruled out a two-state solution. Although Netanyahu has tried to soften his remarks after winning the elections, Washington said it has to “see what sort of policy and priorities the prime minister chooses” in his new government. On Thursday, […]

Algeria steps up repression against Hirak activists amid COVID-19 lockdown (EuroMed Rights)

The EuroMed Rights NGO has condemned the use by the Algerian authorities of the COVID-19 lockdown as a pretext to continue their crackdown against pro-democracy protesters and Hirak leaders. In its latest newsletter, the EuroMed Rights watchdog said as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Algeria was increasing early March, the civil society organizations […]