Viewers at home were assured that Ghar Djebilet is destined to rival the Ruhr Valley, the American Midwest. State media and the president himself were more fixated on the railway that the project’s viability and profitability. At the moment, however, the only thing using the tracks is the inaugural train, which left the mine last week. Despite doubts from engineers, economists, and anyone who has ever seen a balance sheet, the project moves ahead with unwavering momentum. Djelloul Slama was arrested just after criticizing the economic viability and sustainability of the project.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 04, 2026 23:23 UTC