Algeria Eleven migrants die off coast of Algeria while trying to reach Europe Five other migrants, including two children, were reportedly rescued from the stricken vessel. 16/05/2022
Algeria Algeria recalls ambassador to France in fury at Macron criticism The French president reportedly accused Algeria's ruling elite of perpetuating a discourse based on "untruths" and a "hatred of France". 03/10/2021
Algeria Algeria's longest-serving president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies at 84 After two decades in power, and as he tried to secure a fifth term as president, Bouteflika was forced to quit amid huge, nationwide protests. 18/09/2021
Algeria Algeria's former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika dies aged 84 Bouteflika suffered a stroke in 2013 that badly weakened him. 18/09/2021
no comment Firefighters battle ongoing wildfires in Algerian province Algerian firefighters and volunteers attempt to put out ongoing wildfires in the worst-hit province of Tizi Ouzou, where entire villages have been destroyed. 14/08/2021
no comment Dozens killed in wildfires in Algeria At least 25 soldiers died saving residents from wildfires ravaging mountain forests and villages east of Algeria's capital, the president announced Tuesday night as the civilian toll rose to at least 17. 11/08/2021
Algeria Death toll rises to 65 as wildfires ravage Algeria's Kabyle region President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered a three-day mourning period as wildfires ravaged the mountainous Kabyle region, killing at least 65 people. 10/08/2021
Algeria Turn-out low in Algerian election after opposition calls for a boycott Voter turn-out in Algeria's parliamentary election is reported to be low after calls for a boycott of the poll by a popular protest movement. 13/06/2021
no comment Protesters march for prisoners of conscience in Algeria Protesters march for prisoners of conscience in Algeria 31/03/2021
Algeria Algeria frees imprisoned journalist and pro-democracy activists The release of Drareni and pro-democracy activists advocating for reform in Algeria is being seen as a step to appease protesters in the country. 20/02/2021
Algeria Algeria releases pro-democracy protesters as president calls elections Abdelmadjid Tebboune said the detainees would be pardoned in an announcement marking the second anniversary of the protests that forced out his predecessor 19/02/2021
Algeria France hands over remains of Algeria's resistance fighters They were returned to Algeria after 170 years, in the latest move to heal the wounds of France's colonial past. 05/07/2020
Algeria Singer Idir, an 'icon of Algeria' and Kabyle identity, dead at 70 Idir, whose real name is Hamid Cheriet, was taken to hospital on Friday but died a day later from pulmonary disease 04/05/2020
Algeria Algeria's president appoints educator and former diplomat as new PM Algeria's president appoints educator and former diplomat Adelaziz Djerad as new prime minister 29/12/2019
Algeria Powerful Algerian general and army chief Ahmed Gaïd Salah dies The Algerian general had supported the recent election after protests forced the president to resign. 23/12/2019
no comment Algerians protest as new president Tebboune is sworn in Algerian demonstrators on Friday rejected a call for dialogue by the country's new president, as they continued their month-long movement's demanding institutional reforms. 21/12/2019
no comment Algeria protesters say they reject 'fake' election results Tens of thousands took to the streets after ex-Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune triumphed in Algeria's presidential elections. 13/12/2019
Algeria Algeria's President-elect Abdelmadjid Tebboune faces fresh protests A former prime minister was elected Algeria's new president but protesters who toppled his predecessor marched again on Friday, vowing their movement would not stop. 12/12/2019
Algeria Protesters out in force ahead of Algeria's presidential election In the wake of months of demonstrations in Algeria, two former prime ministers and other senior political figures were jailed for corruption, in an apparent attempt to calm protests. 10/12/2019
Sport Algerian football fans in France celebrate African Cup of Nation Algeria score early to beat Senegal 1-0 and lift their second African Cup of Nations. 19/07/2019
Algeria Algerians use independence day celebrations for pro-democracy campaign Algerians use independence day celebrations for pro-democracy campaign 06/07/2019
Algeria Bouteflika's brother placed in custody by military judge An Algerian military judge on Sunday placed in custody the youngest brother of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and two former intelligence chiefs, state TV reported. 04/05/2019
Algeria Watch again: Fresh protests erupt in Algeria, police arrest 108 people Protesters have gathered in Algiers for the first Friday protests since presidential elections were announced to succeed ousted President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. 12/04/2019
Algeria Algeria: Who is Abdelaziz Bensalah, the new interim leader? His appointment as interim leader by parliament on Tuesday triggered new demonstrations. Bensalah is seen by many as a Bouteflika loyalist. 09/04/2019
Algeria Presidential office memo sparks confusion with purported army sacking Algeria's war of information: The Algerian MOD issued an immediate denial after a document from a source at the presidents office said that the army chief had been fired. 02/04/2019
Algeria Algeria's President Bouteflika resigns after mass protests Algeria's President Bouteflika resigned on Tuesday following months of nationwide protests. 02/04/2019
