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Power struggle in Algeria
The resignation of Redha Malek and the speedy election into office of Mokda Sifi was a ploy used by the Algerian army's to tighten its hold on the country. Sifi will be the army's next scapegoat for all of Algeria's political and economic problems. However, the leadership is slowly deteriorating due to ideological differences. Furthermore, the army is facing issues on Islamic fundamentalism and the Berbers. The country is also plagued with problems in violence, dropping currency value and increasing government opposition.See the full content of this document
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Looking for scapegoats.
THE RESIGNATION of Redha Malek, the Algerian Prime Minister, the day after the signing of the IMF agreement, was intended essentially to divert anticipated political flak from the government itself. For many Algerians who have long been influenced by socialist rhetoric, the agreement signifies a loss of sovereignity and amounts to something of a national humiliation. More importantly it may yet ...
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