Algeria’s President Maintained Alive Artificially- Former French Ambassador

The succession crisis in Algeria continues to spill ink after former French Ambassador Bernard Bajolet claimed that ailing President Bouteflika is artificially maintained alive. This statement comes as voices with vested interest in the regime are calling for a fifth term for President Bouteflika whose public appearances are a thing of the past. Bajolet who […]

CAF declares RS Berkane winner, subjects Algeria’s USMA to sanctions

RS Berkane was declared winner of an African Confederation Cup game opposing it to USM Alger although it did not play due to Algerian authorities’ refusal to hand them their jerseys. Algerian customs withheld jerseys because they bore the full map of Morocco including the Saharan provinces. CAF had asked Algerian football federation to make […]

Morocco-COVID-19: State of health emergency extended until Nov. 30

The Council of Government, convened Thursday in Rabat, decided to extend the state of health emergency throughout the country until November 30, 2021, as part of efforts to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.   The state of health emergency has been extended for one month instead of two, as was previously the case, […]