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Algerian president hopes to stem the Hirak through cosmetic reforms

Algeria’s new ailing president Abdelmejid Tebboune returned to his country after a long absence and dictated a series of actions including the parliament’s dissolution. But critics say such measures are cosmetic as long as the regime shuns real democratic and economic reforms demanded by the pro-democracy Hirak movement. Hirak protesters have maintained their demands for […]

Libya Says Russian Gas Tanker Sinking Does Not Disrupt Fuel Supply

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) says the sinking of the Russian gas tanker Arctic Metagas off the Libyan coast has not disrupted oil and gas supplies or fuel distribution in the country. The Cotrporation stressed in a statement that tanker traffic at Libyan Ports continues to operate normally.   The NOC explained that the vessel […]

Ukraine seeks to woo Africa and ‘Global South’ in push to challenge Russia

Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with “Global South” leaders during an Arab League and a Group of Seven (G7) summits last week while the country’s foreign minister is on a tour of Africa this week, all aimed at broadening support for Ukraine in its war against Russia. Zelenskyy held talks with India’s Narendra Modi and […]