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Diplomatically outflanked, Algeria waves ‘general mobilization’

Engulfed in crises with its most important neighbours and EU partners, the Algerian regime beats the drums of war by adopting a law on the general mobilization of troops. From a diplomatic crisis to another, the Algerian regime has adopted a provocative approach that led to cutting ties with Morocco, tension with Sahel countries (Mali, […]

Toxic fallout: Zambian farmers sue Chinese mining firm for $220M over dam disaster

Dozens of Zambian farmers have filed a landmark $220 million lawsuit against Chinese mining company Sino-Metals Leach (SML), alleging that a catastrophic toxic spill in February devastated their land, poisoned water sources, and endangered public health. The suit follows the collapse of a mining waste dam near Kitwe, in Zambia’s Copperbelt, which released tens of […]

Erdogan’s latest speech “insulting”,Egyptian FM

The tug-of-war between Ankara and Cairo is reaching new heights after Egypt’s foreign Ministry labeled President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s latest attacks as “insulting comments.” Erdogan has always described the removal of Mohammed Morsi as a coup d’état and continues to consider the government led by Al-Sisi as unconstitutional. President Erdogan told the Turkish parliament that […]