Algeria
Algerian constitution draft boosts diplomatic arsenal
A new draft constitution would allow the army to participate in operations abroad, breaking a longstanding tradition
AlgeriaAlgerian takeover block will reinforce investor fears
Total says it has learned that the Algerian government has blocked its acquisition of Anadarko’s assets in the country
AlgeriaAlgeria will struggle to meet ambitious budget targets
The government is seeking to cut its current budget by 50%, but is also promising new social support
AlgeriaMaterial need will fuel Algerian diplomatic outreach
After decades of introspection, a new president is offering a vision of a more outward-looking administration
AlgeriaAlgiers eyes consolidation with threat and concession
The government has adopted bills criminalising the spread of fake news and toughening penalties for damaging mosques
AlgeriaAlgerian security apparatus may witness major upheaval
The president has dismissed the head of the powerful internal security agency
AlgeriaMaghreb lockdown rush may reflect low health capacity
Across North Africa, authorities have introduced stringent measures to counter COVID-19
North AfricaAlgeria could be forced into external borrowing
The government plans to cut costs significantly given the oil and gas price crash, while also facing a COVID-19 outbreak
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