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Simmering-Anger-Could-Dash-Algiers-Hopes-For-An-Uneventful-Referendum

Simmering Anger Could Dash Algiers' Hopes For An Uneventful Referendum

Algiers-based Lawyer and human rights activist Mustapha Bouchachi said, “Since about a year and a half ago, the judiciary has become a tool in the hands of the system. What is happening is very dangerous."

30 September 2020North Africa
Algerian-women-embrace-a-spirit-of-resilience-and-revolution

Algerian women embrace a spirit of resilience and revolution

A new generation of Algerian women are finding inspiration in female freedom fighters from the country's past.

12 March 2020North Africa
algeria-protesters-demand-new-revolution

Algeria protesters demand 'new revolution'

Algeria: Several thousand protesters defy metro’s closure and trains’ cancellations, fill Algiers’ streets to call for overhaul of political system on independence anniversary.

03 November 2019North Africa
two-year-jail-term-sought-for-amazigh-flag-bearers-in-algeria

Two-year jail term sought for Amazigh flag bearers in Algeria

As Algerian authorities crack down on bearers of the Amazigh (Berber) flag, Defence lawyers calling for six defendants’ acquittal, argue that brandishing Amazigh flag poses no threat to national unity.

24 October 2019North Africa
Algeria-witnesses-31st-week-of-peaceful-pro-democracy-protests

Algeria witnesses 31st week of peaceful pro-democracy protests

Tough tactics ordered by army chief test Algeria's grassroots protests demanding constitutional changes, radical reforms.

20 September 2019North Africa
algeria-presses-corruption-case-against-senior-figures

Algeria presses corruption case against senior figures

Algeria - Public prosecutor refers former premier Ahmed Ouyahia and three other high-ranking officials to the Supreme Court over graft accusations.

20 June 2019North Africa
algeria-protests-elections

Algerians rally for change despite arrests

Two months after the resignation of Abdelaziz Bouteflika, thousands of Algerians continue to take to the streets in protest against the armed forces, feeling as though their revolution is still far from complete.

01 June 2019North Africa
Algeria-Djamaa-El-Djazair-Bouteflikas-unfinished-dream

Djamaa El-Djazair, Bouteflika’s ‘unfinished dream’

Citizens of Algeria dismiss "Djamaa el-Djazair," the vanity project of the 82-year-old deposed leader, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, as an immense waste of public money.

16 April 2019North Africa
Algeria-Joyous-scenes-of-celebrations-after-Bouteflika-resigns

Algeria: Joyous scenes of celebrations after Bouteflika resigns

Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, announced his resignation prompting jubilation in Algiers but many say they will continue to protest against government.

03 April 2019North Africa
Protesters-Gather-In-Algiers-As-Bouteflika-Clings-To-Power

Protesters Gather In Algiers As Bouteflika Clings To Power

President Bouteflika's decision not to seek another term has failed to calm protesters who want overthrow of old system.

30 March 2019North Africa
Algeria-army-chief-demands-Bouteflika-be-declared-unfit-to-rule

Algeria army chief demands Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule

Algeria - Ahmed Gaid Salah, the country's Army Chief, has called for a constitutional procedure that would see the current presidents, Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s removal on health grounds.

27 March 2019North Africa
Algeria-says-ready-to-discuss-transition-amid-protests

Algeria Says Ready To Discuss Transition Amid Protests

The recent concessions by President of Algeria, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has failed to satisfy many Algerians who continue to want power to move to a younger generation with fresh ideas.

14 March 2019North Africa
Algerian-students-demonstrate-against-5th-term-for-Bouteflika

Algeria Students Demonstrate Against 5th Term For Bouteflika

On Tuesday, hundreds of students of the University of Algiers took to the streets to protest Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's bid for a fifth term.

27 February 2019North Africa
algeria-plane-crash-at-least-257-killed-in-countrys-worst-aviation-disaster

Algeria plane crash: At least 257 killed in country's worst aviation disaster

Casualty numbers from crash near military airport rise rapidly.

12 April 2018North Africa
Algerian new wave - When words are lacking - that’s where cinema comes in

Algerian new wave: 'When words are lacking - that’s where cinema comes...

Emerging from the darkness of 'the Black Decade,' Algerian filmmakers are finally telling their stories on the screen.

26 November 2017
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The Algerian army carries out operations to eliminate ISIS networks

Three separate terrorist cells are raided across Algeria as the Algerian army gets tough on the ISIS-affiliate Jund al-Khilafah

24 October 2017
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