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Algeria: Shale gas protests become political, government unconvincing

Protests that started as a social issue in Algeria are slowly making their way to the political platform as pressure builds up against the government. Demonstrations started late last year in the southern oasis town of Ain Salah where a pilot project is being held but it has now spread to several cities across the […]

French Senate Report Deems Bouteflika Poised to Run for 5th Term

Algeria’s ailing president whose public appearances are a thing of the past is said to be bracing for a fifth term at the Presidency of North Africa’s largest country, beset by the fall in oil prices threatening its fragile social peace. A report by the French Senate members said that 80-year old Bouteflika may surprise […]

Egypt: Court ruling followed by nationwide protests

As some Egyptians rejoiced over Cairo criminal court’s Saturday ruling that dropped the case against ex-president Mubarak, others took to the streets to protest against the ruling that they consider has robbed them off the rights they have fought for. The judge said “to rule for or against him after he has become old will […]