Algeria

Algeria is unapologetically pro-Palestinian, and it won't change

In the era of the Abraham Accords, why is Algeria articulating fiercely pro-Palestinian positions?

Western Sahara's Polisario Front attacks Guerguerat border area

The Saharawi army launched four rockets in the direction of Guerguerat along the security wall that separates Saharawi fighters from Moroccan forces in the desert territory.

France justifies non-apology for colonial crimes: 'Repentance is vanity’

According to a French minister, apologies and accountability for crimes against humanity are a vain enterprise.

Several killed in road accident in Algeria

The crash has taken place near the town of Tamanrasset and 11 people were also injured, the rescue unit says.

Q&A: Arab Spring is an ‘initial phase’ in a long-term revolutionary process

On the tenth anniversary of the Arab Spring, TRT World spoke with Gilbert Achcar, who has written extensively on the politics of the Middle East, to make sense of what transpired and what comes next.

US adopts map showing Western Sahara as part of Morocco

The disputed territory of Western Sahara was central to a deal announced by US President Donald Trump, establishing diplomatic ties between Morocco and Israel.

Algeria’s ailing President leaves behind a power vacuum in trying times

Algeria hasn’t heard news of its President for weeks, making the country seem leaderless. If Tebboune does not resurface by 12 December 2020, he could face the same constitutional charge that saw his predecessor removed for “impairment”.

Mahrez-led Algeria set to extend 20-match unbeaten streak

As the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying restarts after an 11-month coronavirus-induced break, Algeria is expected to extend a 20-match unbeaten record when they host Zimbabwe this week

Low turnout mars Algeria referendum vote

Algerians finish voting in a referendum on a new constitution, but the turnout of mere 23.7 percent suggests little enthusiasm for changes intended by the government to end political unrest.

Algeria votes on tweaked constitution aimed at ending protest movement

While many have expressed apathy over Sunday's vote, government spokesman Ammar Belhimer has predicted that people will "flock" to the polls "to lay a new stone in the process of nation-building and check the manoeuvres of Algeria's enemies".

Algeria’s popular movement may be crushed on the dawn of a new constitution

Granting himself unparalleled sweeping powers, Tebboune’s new constitution promises an entrenched state that cuts off the public’s legal avenues for change not in line with the executive’s wishes.

Algeria extend unbeaten run to 20 matches despite red card

African football champions Algeria last lost in October 2018, away to Benin in a 2019 Cup of Nations qualifier, and have since won 16 competitive and friendly internationals and drawn four.