Omar Hilale

Algeria’s Explosive Mix: Economics, Extremism and Demographics

Algeria is a tinderbox waiting to implode in light of the existence of a dangerous mix of economic instability, radical Islamism and growing youth unrest, which make the north African country on the brink of a new revolt, US magazine, the National Review, wrote on its website. In an article entitled, “Will the Next Arab […]

Afreximbank approves $200 million for Uganda crude pipeline as NGOs denounce the project

Afreximbank has approved $200 million toward financing of a contested oil pipeline to export Uganda’s crude, while a report released by two environmental NGOs has warned of potentially “unacceptable” damage caused by a controversial project involving French oil giant TotalEnergies and China’s National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). The Nigeria-based bank was also willing to finance […]

Tunisia: Health Minister Dies during Marathon against Cancer

Tunisian Health Minister Slim Chaker passed away Sunday after suffering from a heart failure during a marathon against cancer organized in Nabeul governorate. The official, 56, suffered from heart attack during the race organized by Nourane, a civil society organization. He was given intense health assistance at Grombalia hospital but as his condition was worsening […]