First Independent Mena Newspaper
Algeria and Iran, two states in the same sinking boat, ask help from one another. That is the summary of a visit to Algeria by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a bid to foster their alliance, amid deepening isolation in their respective regions in a context marked by Trump administration’s pressure on both countries […]
Alphamin Resources has resumed operations at its Bisie tin mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), following the withdrawal of M23 rebel forces and diplomatic intervention by the United States. The Toronto-listed mining firm halted production in early March after rebel advances threatened the strategically important Walikale region in North Kivu. The Bisie mine, […]
Two Sahrawi gold prospectors were killed in the desert near Tindouf and nine others were injured by the Algerian army, triggering protests in the area. The Algerian army imposes a siege on the Tindouf camps where thousands of Sahrawis have been held against their will for decades. Many disenchanted Sahrawi youth have been shot before […]
In a major triumph for trade union strength and workers’ rights, employees at Ericsson Tunisia have secured a groundbreaking collective bargaining agreement (CBA) after more than two years of negotiations. The agreement guarantees that staff transferring from the former Branch Office (BTN) to the newly established local entity, Ericsson Tunisie (ETN), will retain their full […]
The U.S. Embassy in Cairo has announced the successful signing of three major contracts between Progress Rail, an American company, and Egyptian National Railways, collectively valued at over $235 million. The agreements, which were formalized on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at the Ministry of Transportation, mark a significant step in enhancing U.S.-Egyptian business relations while […]
The authoritarian Algerian military regime, which conducts smear campaigns against signatories of Abraham accords, will take part this year in the U.S.-led military exercise “African Lion” along with Israel, Morocco, Tunisia, and other nations. Algeria’s participation in this annual military exercise exposes the hypocrisy of its rulers who are openly bragging about boycotting internationals events […]
Egypt is preparing to list stakes in several military-affiliated companies on the stock exchange, in a major step towards reducing state control and encouraging private sector participation in the economy. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced the move following the signing of an agreement between the Sovereign Fund of Egypt, the Armed Forces’ National Service Projects […]
Fifty-five members of Libya’s House of Representatives (HoR) strongly criticized the recent devaluation of the dinar, arguing that the move fails to address the root causes of the country’s deepening economic crisis. The lawmakers stressed, in a joint statement issued on Wednesday, that adjusting the exchange rate or increasing the dollar price would not resolve […]
A group of Algerian hackers leaked data from social security fund CNSS concerning 500,000 companies and 2 million wage-earners, in the worst cyberattack against a Moroccan institution so far. CNSS has belatedly acknowledged the cyberattack while warning against disinformation and legal risks involved in sharing personal information that have been hacked. The attack evidences the […]
Angry Malians staged a protest in front of Algeria’s embassy in Bamako after the Algerian army downed a Malian drone near the borders within Mali’s territory. Protesters chanted slogans denouncing Algeria’s hostile act. Some of them accused Algeria of protecting terrorist groups, who have wreaked havoc in northern Mali. The condemnation shows the perception of […]