Official Figures Expose the Hidden Reality: $61 Billion in Government Debt Weighs on Algeria’s Central Bank
While official rhetoric continues to emphasize economic recovery and improving financial indicators, the official documents published in the Official Gazette of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria (Issue No. 39) reveal a different reality—one that deserves closer attention. A careful reading of the Bank of Algeria’s monthly balance sheet brings to light a remarkable figure concerning the volume of government debt recorded among the central bank’s assets. Under the category of “securities issued or guaranteed by the State,” the amount reaches approximately [...]
May Day: Freedom in France and Repression in Algeria
On May 1, 2025, France witnessed massive demonstrations organized by labor unions to mark May Day. Hundreds of thousands of citizens took to the streets in various French cities, especially Paris, to express their social and economic demands. Although these demonstrations included slogans against the far right, the primary focus was on issues such as improved wages, the defense of civil liberties, and the promotion of social and economic rights.