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Why Algerian protesters should avoid the Egyptian scenario

Both Algeria and Egypt are run by a military-dominated elite that gave protesters, thirsty for freedom and democracy, the illusion of change. The military regimes in both countries proved adept at adapting to social change by offering time-buying measures and superficial reforms to keep the ruling circles intact while containing unrest. In a recent article […]

Senior MINURSO Officials Visit Tindouf to Urge Polisario to Respect Cease Fire Agreement

The Special Representative for the Sahara and Head of the MINURSO, Kim Bolduc met with Polisario officials in their rear base in Tindouf, southwestern Algeria, to discuss the situation in Guerguarat, the southernmost tip of the Saharan provinces in the buffer strip on the borders with Mauritania, where polisario militiamen are still stationed after Morocco’s […]

EBRD & Morocco Discuss Private-sector Support, Green economy & Investments in key infrastructure

Two senior officials from the European Bank for Reconstruction & Development started this Thursday a two-day working visit to Morocco for talks with government officials and business representatives. Discussions will focus on EBRD’s support for the private sector, key infrastructure investments and the transition to a green economy, said the bank in a press release. […]