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Massinissa Benlakehal

Benlakehal

Massinissa Benlakehal is a freelance journalist, covering politics, society, human rights and security related issues in North Africa.

In-depth: Austerity plans aimed at boosting foreign investment while driving down public spending have led to street protests in the capital, reports Massinissa Benlakehal.

17 October, 2016

In-depth: An end to the high cost of low prices? The 15th International Energy Forum held in Algeria brought together ministers, senior officials and CEOs from the cartel's 72 member-states.

29 September, 2016

Comment: Brahim Ghali has been elected with an overwhelming majority as the new leader of the Sahrawi people, carrying them forward in their fight for self-determination, writes Massinissa Benlakehal

19 July, 2016

Mohamed Abdelaziz isn't just the President of SADR, for the Sahrawi people he represents what could be assimilated as a father for an entire nation in exile, writes Massinissa Benlakehal.

03 June, 2016

In-depth: Tunisia's new counter-terrorism law treads a dangerous path in the name of striking back against terrorists, activists say.

05 May, 2016

Continuing attacks on the Libyan and Algerian borders have led officials to conclude enhanced security measures are still necessary.

22 March, 2016

Armed group attempting to seize Algerian border crossing flees after gunfight with National Guard.

19 March, 2016

In-depth: 'Africa's last colony' must be granted its independence, say Sahrawis, as armed movement puts on show of strength.

11 March, 2016

Analysis: Separating the military from political governance is a delicate task, reports Massinissa Benlakehal.

14 October, 2015

Analysis: Recent high-profile arrests and re-organisation of the military and counter-terrorism agencies do not mean Bouteflika is preparing for a putsch, says security expert.

10 September, 2015