algerian military parade 1987

Guinea-Bissau: opposition wins legislative elections, secures majority in parliament

The PAI Terra Ranka coalition of five opposition groups, led by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, has won Guinea-Bissau’s parliamentary elections, securing a majority of seats in parliament. The legislative elections were the first since President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the National People’s Assembly more than a year ago. […]

Algeria’s 2026 budget allocates record military spending despite economic strains

Algeria’s Council of Ministers has approved the draft Finance Bill for 2026, allocating $25 billion to the army at the expense of economy diversification, infrastructure, and social services. The country has prepared a budget bill worth a record $135 billion, up from $128 billion in 2025 and $113 billion in 2024. Military spending represents 20.6% […]

Advocate General’s Recent Conclusions on EU-Morocco Agreements: Implications and Recommendations / Sahara

The recent conclusions of the Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union detail the progress made in the appeals filed by the EU Council and the European Commission against the decision of the Court of First Instance regarding agricultural and fisheries agreements with Morocco. It is important to note that these […]