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Kabylia leaders reiterate call for self-determination as Algeria takes UN Security Council presidency

Head of the Kabylia independence movement (MAK) Ferhat Mhenni wrote to the representative of Algeria at the UN in New York, whose country is assuming the rotating presidency of the security council, asking for the Kabyle people’s right to self-determination and independence to be listed on the agenda. In a letter to Algeria’s Ammar Benjamaa, […]

African cinema to be celebrated at Women’s Film Festival of Salé

The 15th edition of the International Women’s Film Festival of Salé to take place from September 26 to October 1 will celebrate African cinema through the programming of “a Special Africa”, with Senegal as guest of honor. The choice of Senegal, considered one of the precursors of cinema on the African continent, as guest of […]

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% […]