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The diplomatic standoff between France and Algeria has escalated into a retaliatory spiral, with Paris now reportedly preparing to freeze the assets of 20 senior Algerian regime figures, according to French media outlets including L’Express. The measure, currently under review by the French Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Interior, would mirror the sanctions imposed on […]
Morocco has foiled the Algerian regime’s attempt of transferring the Headquarters of the Secretariat of the Arab Parliamentary Union from Damascus to Algiers. During the 38th meeting of the Arab Parliamentary Union held lately in Algeria, the Moroccan delegation, headed by first deputy speaker of the House of Representatives Mohamed Sabbari, said the Algerian move, […]
Algeria is reportedly seeking a $3 billion loan from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) to finance a major railway infrastructure project. The loan is still pending approval by the bank’s governing board, which includes key stakeholders such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, countries whose diplomatic ties with Algeria have been strained in […]
Algerian authorities have intensified the expulsion of Sub-Saharan African migrants, often abandoning them in harsh conditions on the borders with Niger, against the backdrop of diplomatic tension with its southern Sahel neighbors. Niger officials have often denounced Algeria’s harsh treatment of thousands of migrants, which has worsened after Niger joined the alliance of Sahel states […]
Fake news and disinformation have become inherent to Algeria’s state media. On Saturday, May 17, Algerian state TV aired photos by Spanish media to portray an imaginary tunnel through which smugglers trafficked cannabis from Morocco to western Algeria. Algerian media have for long traded ethics for propaganda as far as reporting on Morocco is concerned. […]
The Algerian president and the state media apparatus have been on charm offensive for years, speaking about the tourism potential of the country. Yet, little was done to prepare the prerequisites for a genuine tourist industry that may help diversify the oil and gas-dependent economy. Speaking to sycophant media, Tebboune said that tourist can now […]
France has responded to Algeria’s decision to sack more French diplomats, ordering the departure of a similar number in a tit for tat amid worsening diplomatic, political, and economic ties. Algeria has declared more French diplomats persona non grata on Sunday, following a similar decision it had taken in mid-April. France summoned the Algerian chargé […]
Russia has snubbed the Algerian military regime on Victory Day, attended by leaders Algeria considers as enemies. Putin was seen giving a presidential state welcome to Burkina Faso’s military ruler and Libyan general Khalifa Haftar, two leaders Algeria is at loggerheads with. Russia invited presidents of allied countries to the event marking the Russian victory […]
France said it will take a “firm” and “proportionate” response, after Algeria asked more French diplomats to leave the country. Algeria has declared 15 French diplomats persona non grata and asked them to immediately leave the country, in a new episode of an escalating tension between the two countries. The Algerian decision is part of […]
South Korea has officially endorsed Morocco’s autonomy proposal for the Sahara, and expressed its support for the «serious and credible efforts» made by the Kingdom to advance toward a resolution of the regional conflict. This endorsement, which was outlined in a statement released by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday, May 9, marks […]