G7 Summit 2023: Africa demands seat at global table as nations eye its resources

As the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wealthy democracies converge for a summit in Japan, winds of change are blowing for Africa, which has so far been more of a discussion topic rather than an active participant in international politics, but is now demanding its rightful place in global dialogues and decision-making processes. […]

Algeria’s diplomatic spat with Spain spills over to economic ties

Algeria has demonstrated that it is the main party in the Sahara issue by recalling its ambassador from Spain after Madrid supported Morocco’s autonomy plan for the territory, in a diplomatic escalation that spilled over to trade. Spanish ABC paper said Spanish exports to Algeria dropped 93%, while gas was all that Spain imports from […]

EU concerned over deteriorating human rights situation in Algeria

The EU foreign Affairs chief Josep Borrell has voiced the European Union’s concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Algeria, the arbitrary detention of Hirak activists and vocal opponents of the regime. “The EU has been closely following the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Algeria”, said Mr. Borrell in his answer […]