Briefs Bound

Algeria: Inside the Draft Citizenship Revocation Law$

Algeria’s parliament is weighing a bill that would let authorities revoke citizenship from nationals accused of aiding hostile states, threatening national unity, or joining terrorist groups abroad.

Sahel: Violence in Northern Mali Drives New Wave of Displacement Into Mauritania$

More than 3,300 people have fled northern Mali into Mauritania in recent weeks as armed violence, fuel blockades, and civilian abuses intensify, underscoring the deepening humanitarian and security crisis spreading across the Sahel.

Algeria’s Parallel Currency Market Surges, Puts Pressure on the Dinar$

The euro and the US dollar are trading at record levels on Algeria’s parallel currency market, widening the gap with official rates to more than 100%.

Business: Chinese Logistics Platform Scouts Tunisia As Africa Gateway$

Chinese state-linked logistics and trade group Wuhan Yangluo Port Services is assessing projects in Tunisia, with a focus on upgrading trade-related institutions and using the country as a potential platform for reaching African markets, signaling a move from exploratory visits toward more concrete scoping of regional logistics roles.