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UN concerned over Algeria’s crackdown on peaceful protesters, activists

Algeria has been slammed by the U.N. Human Rights Office for its crackdown on members of the pro-democracy Hirak movement which has picked up on its momentum. On Friday, thousands defied Covid-19 restrictions and took to the streets of Algiers and other cities across the country chanting slogans against the military junta and demanding a […]

Son of Algerian Communication Minister arrested for alleged drug trafficking

Algerian anti-drug security forces have detained the son of government spokesman and communication minister Amar Belhimer, for alleged possession of drugs, Algerie Part reports.   The media, citing security sources who asked not to be named, has not mentioned the name of the son but said that he was arrested two days ago at Oued […]

Algiers-Madrid-Nouakchott: Unholy alliance against Morocco

As Morocco is emerging as a regional economic and military power in the new order that is taking shape in North Africa, neighboring countries are grinding their teeth and jostling for regional leadership.   Thanks to its political stability, economic resilience and capacity to turn crisis into opportunity, Morocco continues to drain more foreign investors […]