Coronavirus Algeria

Algeria: Council of Ministers approve shale exploration and exploitation

The nod has been given by Algeria’s Council of Ministers for works in relation with the development and exploitation of unconventional gas to continue.  The North African country once rich oil and natural gas reserves have been declining in recent years. The exploitation of shale gas is expected to complement the drop. Algeria has not […]

Religious Freedom: U.S. denounces Algeria’s persecution & violation of religious minorities’ rights

The U.S. government has denounced the harassment and prosecution endured by religious minorities in Algeria, which continues to be included in the U.S. special Watch List of countries engaging or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. In its latest annual report on international religious freedom, the U.S. State Department said Algerian authorities prosecuted last year […]

Morocco wins international praise for its coronavirus response

Morocco has won international acclaim for its multi-pronged response to the coronavirus outbreak, which, besides health protection measures, included social protection initiatives and solidarity both at home and at the African level. However, on the eve of the lockdown easing with the re-opening of several businesses, the Moroccan citizen now should show more discipline in […]