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The Algerian regime does it again: it blocks Internet access for the whole country to secure a pointless high-school exam

Algerians were unable to access social media accounts on Sunday as students sat national exams in the North African country where authorities are cracking down on cheating. Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp were inaccessible, an AFP journalist...

Algerian police arrest singer for criticizing dilapidated hospital

The Algerian authorities arrested singer Siham Japonia after she was accused of "attacking the symbols of the Revolution." The arrest came after a court issued a warrant early Tuesday following her release of a video of a hospital in Oran that had no staff. The singer...

Egypt: A flyover symbolizing a mediocre government ($)

Cairo, May 14, 2020 - A road bridge under construction in Egypt's capital that almost abuts balconies of apartment blocks has sparked disbelief on social media and in the press. "When a car goes by, perhaps we can invite them to join us for a cup of tea on our...

North Africa’s incomprehensible night curfews

Opinion by Arezki Daoud: Persistent, logical and even unpopular policies must be implemented to fight the coronavirus. And so North African countries adopted night curfews to limit the spread of Covid-19. At first, the decision sounded OK. But then again what is the...

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