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Algeria-France Business Ties Hit by Diplomatic RiftF

The ongoing diplomatic tensions between Algeria and France are now affecting economic relations, which had so far remained relatively stable. According to RFI, multiple high-level business visits from business leaders on both sides of the Mediterraneans have been canceled in recent days.

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North Africa Defense: Morocco Gets Surface-to-Air Missiles, Algeria-Mauritania Sign Defense PactF

April 2025 has seen a notable series of military developments across North Africa, where rivalries and competition for influence are adding more stress.From U.S. missile sales to Morocco to new defense agreements between Algeria and Mauritania, the regional defense landscape is worrying but  geopolitical competition will likely continue to exacerbate tensions.

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Mauritania and Senegal Launch LNG Exports with First Cargo from Grand Tortue Ahmeyim ProjectF

The first shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, located offshore between Mauritania and Senegal, has been successfully loaded for export, marking a key milestone for both countries as they join the ranks of LNG-exporting nations.

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Algeria–France Diplomatic Crisis IntensifiesF

In April 2025, tensions between France and Algeria flared after the arrest of an Algerian consular agent in France, triggering mutual expulsions, political backlash, and fears of long-term diplomatic fallout. This analysis explores the roots, reactions, and possible outcomes of one of the most serious rifts between the two nations in decades.

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