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Amar Imache: The Forgotten Architect of a Plural Algeria

Official Algerian historiography has elevated certain figures of the national movement while relegating other major actors to relative marginalization. Among these forgotten figures is Amar Imache (Ɛmer Imac), a Kabyle leading political activist during the colonial period, a committed intellectual,…

Christianity and Religious Pluralism in Algeria

Despite their long history in the country, Christians in Algeria today constitute a religious minority that faces significant discrimination in the public sphere. Although the Constitution proclaims freedom of conscience and worship, the concrete experience of Christian communities reveals the…

Niger-Orano: Piracy, Reciprocity and the Future

On Friday, 19 December 2025, an investigation was opened at the Paris court against the state of Niger on charges of illegally selling quantities of uranium from the Arlit mine in northern Niger. The Arlit site was managed for years…

Narrative Sovereignty: Africa Expands Its Horizons

A growing movement is redefining Africa’s image on the international stage. So-called “narrative sovereignty” is emerging as a key strategic asset for the continent’s development. The concept, which upholds the right of African countries to tell their own stories, seeks…

Understanding Russia’s Comprehensive Investment Packages for Africa

(Moscow Bureau) – Cairo, the capital of the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a popular destination for conferences and summits, but on December 19-20, it will gather African foreign ministers to review particularly economic cooperation and investment possibilities with the…

Legal victory for farmers and food sovereignty in Kenya

Kenyan farmers won a major legal victory in December 2025 when the High Court declared key parts of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act unconstitutional, upholding their right to save, share, and exchange indigenous seeds, a win for food sovereignty…

The Last Thing Iraq Needs: US Sanctions Threaten a Nation Trying to Heal

I arrived at the Taj Hotel in Baghdad’s Jadriyah neighborhood at 6 a.m., worn thin by the long flight from Los Angeles. After sleeping until mid-afternoon, I stepped out into the 90-degree heat on a simple mission: find falafel, fries,…

If Kenya Were 62 — Could She Stand Tall?

Picture a 62 year old Kenyan citizen. If she had aged with dignity, she would have secured the blessings of education, health, respect and opportunity. Her children would be educated, healthy and hopeful. Her community would be cohesive, her voice…

Kabylia and Independence: Who Really Speaks for the People?

Certain movements may declare a symbolic initiative concerning Kabylia’s independence. However, without official recognition or institutional backing, the true impact of such actions remains uncertain. This ambiguity highlights the need for a careful and critical assessment of their motivations, potential…

Tunisia: union responds to repression by calling a general strike

Following a wave of arrests that saw some of the regime’s main opponents jailed on charges of “conspiring against state security,” Tunisia’s main union, the Union Générale des Travailleurs Tunisiens (UGTT), has called a general strike for January 21. Faced…

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