Algeria : what is Beyond the Presidential Election?

As the deadline to offer his candidacy is fast approaching, Algeria’s 76 year old president Abdelaziz Bouteflika is yet to announce whether he’ll contest in the next election. There are worries if the president is fit to stand for elections due to his age and unstable health especially after he suffered a mini-stroke last year. […]

Algeria attempts to divert attention from its internal dysfunctions & failures by accusing Morocco, Israel – Anthony Bellanger

Algeria attempts to divert attention from its internal dysfunctions and multiple failures by accusing Morocco and Israel of being behind a number of its problems, including the forest fires in Kabylie.   The remarks were made by journalist Anthony Bellanger during the program “Geopolitics” aired by France Inter.   The journalist explained that the Algerian […]

Madagascar: Military PM appointed as protests rock the country for third week

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister, in a high-stakes move to quell mounting nationwide protests. The unrest, now in its third week, was initially sparked by widespread water and electricity shortages but has since grown into a broader revolt against Rajoelina’s rule. Announcing the appointment on Monday […]