Algiers

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 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

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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

Algerians use independence day celebrations for pro-democracy campaign

Algerians use independence day celebrations for pro-democracy campaign

06/07/2019

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Algerian protesters demand their ailing president steps down

Abdelaziz Bouteflika suffered a stroke in 2013 and is rarely seen in public.

02/03/2019