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Algeria: Public banks prepare to strike on 10 NovemberF

The ongoing strike of judges and lawyers is giving a new momentum to unions operating in public banks. On October 30, 2019, unions of six state-owned banks have called in a statement for a one-day strike on to be held on Sunday, November 10. Although the strike is...

Tunisia: National security advisor to the president submits resignation after dismissal of Defense MinisterF

Admiral Kamel Akrout, the first national security advisor to the Tunisian president resigned on Tuesday, October 29, 2019. Sources say Kamel Akrout has not yet received a response to his resignation letter, presented on the day of the dismissal of Defense Minister...

When anti-regime movement intersects with labor unions: Algeria braces for major strikesF

Now that back-to-school season is behind them, Algerians are shifting their focus on ratcheting up pressure on their government. Eight months after the anti-regime Hirak movement began, labor unions have decided to take part to the rebellion, promising an extremely...

Sahel: Mali President facing unprecedented public backlashF

Bamako, Oct 23, 2019 (By Amaury Hauchard and Serge Daniel) - Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has few strong cards left to play as he seeks to roll back a jihadist insurgency and mounting public discontent. Thousands of civilians and soldiers have died since...

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