Fearful of a new Hirak, Algeria bans music festivals

The Algerian regime has banned all music festivals across the country under the pretext of “solidarity with Gaza,” in a decision that many analysts see as a pre-emptive move to avert a return of the pro-democracy protests, known as the Hirak. The decision came just after Tebboune officially announced his -expected- bid to run for […]

Tunisia reaps over €450 million from ousted president Ben Ali’s assets

Tunisia has reaped over €450 million from the sales of part of ousted President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s assets, announced Wednesday Tunisian Finance Minister Slim Chaker. Following Ben Ali’s ouster in 2011, the new authorities had seized his assets, as well as those of his spouse, other relatives, close aides and some senior politicians […]

Twelve people killed in alleged Fulani attack in Central Mali

“What is killing us isn’t coronavirus but war.” These were words of Mayor Ali Dolo, after terrorists attacked his community in central Mali. According to one of the victims, gunmen on motorbikes struck several villages near the town of Bandiagara in central Mali’s Mopti region on Tuesday. The assailants made off with some 500 head […]