The Algerian authorities have tightened their grip on visa requests by foreign journalists. Visas for the media, which are usually issued within two weeks, have now been taking much longer in the run-up to the elections. Journalists with Spanish media (El Mundo and Agencia EFE) and French media (L’Express, Le Point, Le Monde, Journal du […]
International NGOs are warning of a worsening refugee crisis in Libya as nearly 100,000 fled violence in war-torn Sudan to seek relative safety in conflict-stricken Libya. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) announced an emergency response to help nearly 100,000 Sudanese in Libya with 2,500 to 3,000 more people expected to reach the region daily in […]
Algeria’s recent high-profile inauguration of Somalia’s new embassy in Algiers reflects a calculated diplomatic strategy centered entirely on garnering international support for its Sahara position, highlighting the singular focus of Algerian foreign policy. This charm offensive is not an isolated event. It is part of a long-standing Algerian diplomatic tradition: investing time, energy, and resources […]
