Tunisia parliament approved Prime Minister-designate Elyes Fakhfakh’s new coalition government in a vote early February 27.

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.

Senior officials said the resignation of Prime Minster Noureddine Bedoui will 'facilitate' the holding of elections.

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

The 1962 War of Independence left behind major political cleavages which are now being played out in the streets of Algeria.

The Chief of the Algerian Army, General Ahmed Gaid Salah, says solution must be found 'as soon as possible', as protesters demand departure of rulers.

A new interim President, Abdel Kader ben Saleh, has been appointed to lead the transitional government in Algeria following Bouteflika's resignation amid continued protests.

Lawmakers have confirmed the appointment of Abdelkader Bensalah as interim president of Algeria, despite calls from protesters to exclude regime stalwarts from the top post.

Protesters took to the street across Algeria on Friday despite the resignation of 82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Many protesters still want wholesale changes to the current political order.

Protesters take to the streets for a seventh week, and say they will not settle for a change in leadership that leaves the old guard in charge despite the resignation of President Bouteflika.

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

State prosecutors in Algeria announced that they have banned individuals linked with corruption from leaving the country amidst reports that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika might resign this week.

In a statement from the office of the presidency, Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika named a new government headed by the recently appointed Noureddine Bedoui.

The people of Sinjar in Iraqi Nineveh Province celebrated the return of more than a dozen children who were kidnapped by ISIS in 2014.

Tunisian officials predict that approximately 8 million tourists will spend holidays in Tunisia this year. Of these 8 million tourists, the officials expect at least 2.2-2.7 Algerian tourists this season. The boost in the nation's security has increased the country's tourism earnings by 42%.

The Italian Ambassador in Algeria announced that the Algerian Army has deployed its troops on the southern and east borders of the country. The Algerian authorities have announced before that the country's borders are being used by illegal immigrants.