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Is Algeria the Odd One Out in the Arab Spring?

In many ways, it appears as if Algeria is weathering the Arab Spring fairly well. Despite its sheer size, it has dodged the cycle of demonstrations and upheaval, even though the Arab Spring started right in the next door Tunisia. Its long-term president Abdelaziz Bouteflika has maintained a façade of democracy, though his tenure has […]

Senegal, latest African country to open a consulate in Dakhla

Senegal has joined the club of African countries that have taken their recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara to a tangible consular level. Senegal, Morocco’s longstanding friend and ally, will open its consulate on Monday, Moroccan media said citing official sources. Senegal’s move in support of Morocco’s territorial integrity has a heavy weight on […]

Rough start to 2023: inflation persists in DRC, Senegal, S.Africa despite measures

Inflation constitutes one of the major economic problems all across Africa, with the food prices in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Africa continuing to rise significantly and with the Senegalese government announcing a rise in fuel and electricity prices starting from Saturday January 7. In its latest update on food inflation, the […]