AMU Paralysis: King’s Speech before AU Sounds the Alarm

The speech delivered by King Mohammed VI before the Heads of State attending the 28th African Union Summit rang the alarm bell as to the state of immobility affecting the Arab Maghreb Union (AMU.) The situation of AMU actually stands in stark contrast to the dynamism characterizing other sub-regional groupings such as the Economic Community […]

Findev Canada approves €20mln loan to boost agri-food, renewable energy in West Africa

Canada’s development financial institution, Findev Canada, has approved recently a €20mln loan to the West African Development Bank destined to boost agri-food and renewable energy in West Africa. The loan is the very first agreement between the Canadian financial institution and the West African Development Bank. It will increase financing for agri-food businesses and the […]

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% […]