Bouteflika’s Fifth Term Risks Worsening Algeria’s Political Crisis- Financial Times

The UK’s Financial Times drew bleak prospects for Algeria whose ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika prepares for a fifth term that risks prolonging Algeria’s economic and political crisis. Maintaining Bouteflika, who has been ruling Algeria since 1999, as President “ threatens to prolong the political paralysis in a country facing the monumental challenge of transforming its […]

Morocco ranks 61st in new Global Military Power index

Morocco has secured its position in the global ranking of military powers, earning the 61st spot out of 145 countries, according to the latest report released by Global Firepower (GFP). With a score of 1.0524, Morocco stands out for its military modernization, strategic alliances, and advantageous geographical location. The GFP’s ranking system, known as PowerIndex, […]

Drought, conflict hamper Sahel’s green wall

Formally begun in 2007 by the African Union, the Sahel’s green wall which consisted in planting trees to fight desertification has been facing headwinds partly due to drought, conflict and lack of funding. The project is estimated to cost 36 billion dollars and be completed after 17 years from its launch but was hampered by […]