US Assistant Secretary of State David Schenker in Algeria

Western leaders to boycott Francophonie Summit to take place in Tunisia

Western leaders including France’s Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Justin Trudeau have not confirmed their presence at the XVIII Summit of La Francophonie to take place in Tunisia, on the island of Djerba in the month of November, reportedly over ongoing exceptional measures adopted by President Kais Saied. Scheduled for November 20-21 under theme “Connectivity in […]

Egypt : Qaala Holding divests stake in Pharos at $ 5.3 million deal

The investment firm Qaala Holding, previously known under the name of Citadel Capital, sold its direct and indirect shareholdings in Pharos Holding for Financial Investments, which amount to 80%, in a deal of 40 million Egyptian pounds ($ 5.3 million). According to the company’s statement, the divestiture is part of its plans to sell non-core […]

Algerian president demonstrates political motivations for arrest of novelist Sansal

The civilian façade of the Algerian regime, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, gave 2024 a classic end when he indulged in a speech before MPs in all sorts of insults against jailed novelist Boualem Sansal, whom he bluntly called a “bastard.” Tebboune said Sansal was sent by France as an imposture with an “unknown identity” and who “does […]