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Defection of Polisario chief propagandist widens cracks in separatist edifice

Polisario representative in the EU Oubi Bouchraya Bachir has jumped from the sinking ship of the Polisario confirming reports of infighting between the leaders of the Algeria-run separatist group. Bouchraya has orchestrated Polisario propaganda in EU capitals and took part in TV shows defending the Polisario and its paymaster Algeria following the recent inroads made […]

Niger mourns 28 soldiers killed by militants near Mali

Militants have killed 28 Nigerien soldiers in an ambush near the border with Mali, Niger government said. Earlier reports have announced that 17 soldiers were killed after the attack near the western village of Tongo Tongo. But the bodies of 11 more soldiers have been found, bringing the total number of casualties to 28 in […]

Algerian presidential candidates contest results

Algerian presidential elections candidates contested the results and irregularities marring September 7 vote, citing inaccurate turnout and full results. Incumbent president Abdelmadjid Tebboune was declared winner on Sunday, 24 hours after elections, with over 94% of the votes. Abdelali Hassani Cherif and socialist Youcef Aouchiche received 3% and 2.1% of votes respectively. However, the total […]