Algerian Protests

Algeria army chief urges protesters to accept July poll

Protest leaders say the North African country's existing institutions — and personalities — are too tarnished by corruption to guarantee a legitimate vote, but the military has insisted the election go ahead as required by the constitution.

Thousands protest again against ruling elite in Algeria

After weeks-long demonstrations forced president Bouteflika out of office on April 2, protesters have continued mass demonstrations every Friday, demanding other members of the country's elite also give way.

Five Algerian billionaires arrested as part of anti-graft investigation

Algerian state TV said five billionaires, including the country’s richest businessman Issad Rebrab and four brothers from the Kouninef family, have been arrested as part of an anti-graft investigation.

Algerian protesters clash with police as they demand leadership overhaul

Organisers encouraged protesters to come out in Algiers and other cities to show that the departure last week of long-time leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika is not enough, that they want complete political change.

Algeria sets July 4 presidential election after mass protests

Algerians have continued with the demonstrations, which kicked off in February against veteran leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the ruling "gang," hoping for wholesale reforms in the political arena.

The Battle for Algiers is just beginning

Algeria’s fate is clouded with uncertainty as unseen forces within its ruling elite battle for supremacy, while doing their best to survive the continuing calls for meaningful change across the country.

Huge demonstrations as Algerians urge Bouteflika allies to quit too

Algerians protest on seventh straight Friday against a leadership seen as corrupt and repressive despite Abdelaziz Bouteflika's resignation this week under pressure from protesters and the powerful army.

A battle has been won, but the struggle continues - what now for Algeria?

The Algerian Army occupies a delicate position after Bouteflika's resignation. Now it must deliver on protesters’ demands without directly interfering in politics

Algeria army chief of staff calls for constitutional removal of Bouteflika

Algeria's Army Chief of Staff Ahmed Gaed Salah called for the impeachment of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika on the basis that he is unfit for service.

Algeria: 'The wall of fear has been broken'

Algerians in Britain join global demonstrations against Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Algeria: 'If we had freedom of expression, we wouldn't write on the walls'

Algeria's youth, denied freedom of speech, have taken to graffiti and street art to express themselves. Here's what they're saying.