algerian military regime

Iraq: Al-Baghdadi challenges Moqtada al-Sadr

A recorded audio message alleged to be the voice of Caliph Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi of the Islamic State who also doubles as the leader of ISIS has been released. The message appreciated the efforts and the courage of the militants that took over the city of Ramadi and announced that the group’s next objective is […]

Tunisia’s electoral Commission fires chief of staff over errors in referendum figures

Tunisia’s independent electoral commission, ISIE, has fired its chief of staff for professional mistakes in connection with figures of the July 25 referendum that was largely boycotted. Maher Jedidi, Deputy President of the body, told local Mozaique FM radio that the chief of staff was guilty of serious professional misconduct, requiring sanctions. The sanction comes […]

Algeria-WB: Difficult to do business in Algeria

The World Bank Doing Business 2016 report categorizes Algeria among countries “hostile’’ to investment, placing the country at the 163rd rank out of 189 countries, with Singapore topping the rankings. Despite a myriad of efforts to stimulate economic revival following a plunge of the country’s economy due to the collapse of oil prices, Algeria is […]