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Tens of thousands of Algerian protesters demand elections to be cancelled
Five presidential candidates running for elections scheduled for 12 December; some of whom were senior officials under former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika
Algeria calls presidential elections for December
Election to replace ousted Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika scheduled for December 12
Egypt play Algeria in Men’s African Volleyball Championship third-place playoff
Hosts Tunisia face Cameroon in championship final
Algeria win second AFCON title, ending West Africa’s dominance
The Desert Warriors crowned their first AFCON title in 1990.
Algerian protesters return to streets demanding reforms
Protesters seek more freedoms, the removal of remaining symbols of old guard
Algerian team came to Cairo to win AFCON title: Djamel Belmadi
In 2010, Belmadi was appointed as the head coach of Qatar Stars League’s Lekhwiya. In his first season with the club, he led them to the 2010/11 Qatar Stars League title, for the first time in the club’s history.
AFCON quarter-finals: Desert Warriors face Ivorian Elephants in early final
Egyptian fans would support Algeria in quarters
Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria FMs assert unifying Libyan military
They stressed need for political solution to solve Libyan crisis
Ramadan in the Maghreb
The atmosphere of Ramadan and the celebration of the coming of the holy month are similar in most Muslim countries, but there are details for each nation in their customs and traditions.
Clashes between demonstrators, security forces in Algeria, 108 arrested, 80 injured
Protesters demanding removal of all Bouteflika’s men
Algeria’s parliament named Abdelkader Bensalah as interim leader for 90 days
Move follows constitutional rules but goes against protesters’ demands
Algerians continue protest against elite surrounding Bouteflika to leave
Bouteflika resigned after six weeks of protests in Algeria
Constitutional Council approves vacancy of presidential post
Algeria’s future was determined by its people, says US Department of State spokesperson
Bouteflika reportedly to announce his resignation as protests continue
Algerian President announced major cabinet reshuffle, removing 21 ministers
Algeria’s military calls for removal of President Bouteflika
Algeria’s army chief of staff has called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule after almost a month and a half of sweeping protests. “We must find a way out of this crisis within the framework of the constitution,” Lieutenant-General Ahmed Gaid Salah said on Algerian state-owned TV. Bouteflika previously announced that he …
Russia warns of external interference in Algeria: Lavrov
Thirteen Algerian Syndicates refuse to cooperate with prime minister-designate
Repercussions of Bouteflika’s decision to abstain from running for elections remain vague
New Algerian Prime Minister Bedoui reportedly began talks to form new government
Detentions, injuries in Friday’s Algerian demonstrations
Algerian security forces detained 75 protesters, and 11 policemen suffered from minor injuries during last Friday’s demonstrations against the extension of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s fourth term, according to security forces. Several Algerian cities witnessed mass demonstrations after performing Friday prayer. Algerians called for a million-man march against the extension of Bouteflika’s fourth term, after …
Algerians refuse Bouteflika’s announcement to postpone elections
Demonstrations against Bouteflika’s extension to his fourth term, demanding immediate political solution
Algerian judges refuse to oversee elections if Bouteflika participates
Minister of Justice warns judges to remain neutral as civil disobedience spreads in country
Op-ed review: Heart Institute director, Women’s Day, Algeria
In Sunday newspaper issues, Egyptian columnists followed the decision of the dismissal of Gamal Shaban, the director of Egyptian National Heart Institute. They also wrote about the International Women’s Day, which was celebrated last Friday, as well as the ongoing uprising in Algeria. In Al-Masry Al-Youm, Mohamed Amin wondered about the extent of Egyptian ministers’ …
Bouteflika returns home after medical check-up in Geneva
Local Algerian media outlets announced that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika returned to the country on Sunday, after undergoing medical check-up in Switzerland Bouteflika has ruled the country since 1999 and is currently bidding for a fifth term despite his deteriorating health. This led to mass protests across the country. Also on Sunday, Algeria’s ruling FLN …
Thousands of Algerians continue to protest amid Bouteflika’s warnings
Thousands of Algerians took to the streets of the capital for the third consecutive week on Friday to protest against the candidacy of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika for a fifth term. This came one day after Bouteflika warned Algerians on Thursday against domestic or foreign groups infiltrating or breaking through their marches. The Algerian authorities halted …
Foreign Ministers of Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria renew call for political solution in Libya
Parliamentary election will be held by end of this year, says Libyan Prime Minister
Bouteflika vows not to complete 5th term, if re-elected
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika promised to call for early election within one year if re-elected for a fifth time in April, Algerian state-run TV channel said on Sunday night. Bouteflika, who is currently receiving medical care in Switzerland, has ruled the country since 1999 and is currently bidding for a fifth term despite his deteriorating health. This …
Clashes between protesters, police, thousands pour in Algeria’s streets
President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s private jet returned from Geneva without him
Algeria joins post-Arab Spring fury
Bouteflika announced his bid for fifth term
Protests spread across Algeria against Bouteflika’s bid for fifth term
81-year-old president has been in office since 1999, succeeded in ending civil war
Ramadan in Algeria
The holy month of Ramadan occupies a special place in the hearts of Algerians. Preparations are seen through people cleaning mosques and painting walls, as well as the clear demand for Ramadan supplies. In every house, there is an iftar table for family and relatives. Algeria is one of the largest Arab countries in terms …
Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria insist rejection of foreign interference in Libya
Three Arab countries renew support for UN action plan to end Libyan crisis