The appointment of another Algerian at the head of the organization is a tactical mistake for AQIM.
The country’s leaders are seeking to put an end to the popular protest movement, but it’s just not working.
If Joe Biden wins the U.S. presidential election, the Maghreb would be a perfect venue for greater engagement.
Women are increasingly joining the male-dominated world of smuggling. Could this be the start of a cultural revolution that challenges long-held gender norms?
Algerian officials in the northeastern border area between Algeria and Tunisia continue to permit the cross-border smuggling of petrol and other commodities.
In an interview, Dalia Ghanem discusses her recent paper on the Algerian-Tunisian border region.
Smuggling goods across the border between Algeria and Tunisia has created a parallel economy for marginalized border populations. Law enforcement and smugglers alike must navigate these gray zones in state authority.
Despite the fiscal and economic challenges, President Tebboune has made it clear that Algeria will not seek a loan to ease the country’s socio-economic woes.
Constitutional amendments would allow Algiers to participate in peacekeeping operations and send army units abroad.
While countries worldwide have announced lockdowns to block the coronavirus, North African governments are using the opportunity to further quell freedom of expression and advance their agendas. Will civil society stand their ground?






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