Algiers must “play it straight,” by Mamadou Mouth BANE
The author calls on Algeria to “play it straight” in the Sahel security crisis, echoing an expression used by Emmanuel Macron. He argues that Algiers […]
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Algeria: President Tebboune pardons French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal under pressure
French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal was granted a presidential pardon, the Algerian presidential office said in an official statement. Algeria’s president on Wednesday granted a humanitarian […]
Algeria’s Army Chief Sparks Diplomatic Crisis with Riyadh after Declining Invitation for Umrah Pilgrimage
Algeria’s army Chief Gen. Said Chengriha has sparked a serious diplomatic crisis with Saudi Arabia after rejecting an invitation for Umrah pilgrimage, an act of […]
Ex-Algeria, Porto star Madjer gets jail term for fraud
The former star striker of the Algerian soccer team and FC Porto and former national coach, Rabah Madjer, was sentenced Thursday in Algiers to six […]
Algiers Breaks Diplomatic Ties with Rabat in Unproductive Move
Algerian foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra announced on Tuesday that his country has decided to sever diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco which the military junta unjustly […]
Moroccan Sahara: US Underlines in Algiers its support to Morocco and the Autonomy Plan
US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker underlined, on Thursday in Algiers, that negotiations on the Sahara issue should occur within […]
Algiers, among 10 world least liveable cities on The Economist Intelligence Unit 2019 survey
The Economist Intelligence Unit has ranked Algeria’s capital 132nd over 140 on its Global Livability Index 2019, putting therefore Algiers among world 10 least liveable […]
Algeria: Thousands of ex-soldiers march on capital Algiers
Thousands of retired Algerian soldiers clashed with security forces when prevented from entering capital Algiers to stage a demonstration to demand benefits such as social […]
Algeria: Five students sentenced to jail for beating lecturers
Five students at Algiers 3 University have been handed jail terms ranging from 12 months to 18 months for physically assaulting lecturers in an incident […]
Press Freedom: RSF Calls on Algeria to Free Journalist Saïd Chitour
Reporters without Borders (RSF) has called for the release of Saïd Chitour, an Algerian freelance journalist who has been held arbitrarily ever since the intelligence […]