Samir Refinery in Mohammedia

US Think Tank Warns of Frail Stability in Algeria, Mauritania

The American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a public policy think tank, published on its website an article that exposes the frail stability in Algeria and Mauritania, putting the two North African states in a list of “ten countries whose stability cannot be taken for granted.” The article, signed by Michael Rubin, points out to the semi-military […]

Niger accuses France of deploying troops, equipment in ECOWAS states for military intervention

Niger’s junta has accused France of deploying troops in several West African countries in preparation for a military intervention in Niger, as experts warn the series of coups in the region are putting the unity and capability of the regional grouping ECOWAS to the test. The junta repeated its call on Sunday (10 September) for […]

Algeria: Bouteflika to travel to Geneva for routine medical checkup

The Algerian President will travel Sunday to Switzerland, Geneva, for “routine” medical checkup, his office said in a statement that comes amid growing national protest against his candidacy for a fifth term in office. The statement said Abdelaziz Bouteflika will fly out for Geneva on Feb.24 for a short stay during which he will undergo […]