Algiers

Why US-Algeria relations are at their lowest point in years

Shifting geopolitical tides and security priorities have strained the once-close ties between Algiers and Washington.

Why are tensions escalating between France and Algeria?

President Macron finds it difficult to grasp why Algerians are still anti-French when France is yet to apologise to them for killing and abusing their forefathers during the French colonialism.

Algeria shuts airspace to French military as tension grows

Diplomatic discord between Algeria and France deepens after Algiers bans French military planes from its airspace, in its latest response to a row over visas and critical comments from President Emmanuel Macron.

Former Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84

Office of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announces the death of former president Bouteflika without providing cause of death or information about funeral arrangements.

Algeria forest fires kill dozens, arson suspected

Wildfires fanned by blistering temperatures and tinder-dry conditions kill at least 42 people in Algeria, authorities say, adding fires had criminal origins.

FLN wins most seats in Algeria parliamentary election

Long-dominant National Liberation Front (FLN) dominates in weekend parliamentary elections, but with a significantly reduced 105 seats and with the country's lowest ever turnout at 23%, electoral board says.

Algeria cancels accreditation of French channel over 'disinformation'

Communications Minister Ammar Belhimer says state-run news channel France 24 "practices disinformation and manipulation in addition to confirmed hostility against Algeria."

Algerian authorities quash protests, detain hundreds

After spurring demonstrations in 2019 to oust veteran president Abdelaziz Bouteflika, the "Hirak" movement continued with weekly marches seeking to stop the army from interfering in politics.

Algeria remembers mass killings under French rule, asks Paris to apologise

Thousands rally to remember those killed by French forces in 1945 as government demands Paris apologise for "crimes against humanity" during colonial era.

Why is Algeria's protest movement back on the streets?

Algeria’s president has made token gestures to appease protestors and promised new elections, while being confronted with a popular movement that is a shadow of its former self.

Algeria dissolves lower house of parliament, calls early elections

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announces a government reshuffle and orders the release of 60 detainees of a protest movement that forced his predecessor from power.

In shadow of coronavirus, Muslims face a Ramadan like never before

The Covid-19 pandemic has generated new levels of anxiety ahead of the fasting month of Ramadan, which begins this week, in which congregational worship plays a significant role.