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UN warns against Red Sea crisis escalation, as disrupted shipping prompts Africa price concerns

The United Nations has warned against escalation in the Red Sea following multiple airstrikes by US and UK forces targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen who have vowed fierce retaliation. “These developments in the Red Sea and the risk of exacerbating regional tensions are alarming,” the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Khaled Khiari, has said, calling for the […]

Algeria expels over 650 migrants to Northern Niger

More than 650 migrants from a dozen African countries have arrived in northern Niger after being expelled by Algeria, local authorities said Tuesday. Some 669 returnees from Algeria, including two Nigeriens, and 667 West and Central African nationals arrived on foot on September 17 in Assamaka, the Nigerien town closest to the Algerian border, after […]

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 […]