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Algeria Mulls Downsizing Diplomatic Representation in Morocco

Embarrassed by its connivance with Iran and Hezbollah in supporting Polisario separatists, Algeria was reported to plan a downsizing of its diplomatic representation in Morocco. Turkish news agency, Anadulo, mentioned that a diplomatic source said Algeria’s foreign ministry contacted ailing president Bouteflika regarding the brewing crisis with Morocco and recommended a downsizing of Algeria’s diplomatic […]

Tunisia: Kais Saied fires Gabes governor

Tunisia’s President Kais Saied Thursday fired the governor of the Southeastern governorate of Gabes after the state official has been indicted for “illegal actions.” Mosbah Kardamine was appointed Gabes Governor in June 2021 in replacement of Mongi Thameur also fired by Saied. Prior to the announcement of the dismissal, a first presidential decree indicated that […]

Africa’s food security: Nigeria, Egypt impacted by rising agri-commodities, fertilizer prices

The Russian invasion of Ukraine and Moscow’s withdrawal in July from the Black Sea Grain Initiative has driven up global food and commodity prices, severely affecting farming sectors in countries all across Africa. Russia’s withdrawal from a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey that allowed the safe passage of Ukrainian grain through the […]