Algerian protesters reject military's gambit to maintain power

Algeria's army chief has called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to be declared unfit, paving the way for a caretaker president. But protesters argue the military must hand power to the people.

Algeria

Nervous Riyadh anxious about Algiers

The Saudi Kingdom watches cautiously as Algerian protesters bring back the 2019 version of the Arab Spring to demand an open political system.

Saudi Arabia

Algerians keep up mass protests for fifth consecutive week

Over the past week, many within the Algerian government have switched over to the side the protesters, but it's unclear how welcome they will be this late in the game.

Algeria

Russia expects to maintain footprint in Algeria despite unrest

In Moscow, the Algerian and Russian foreign ministers discussed the North African country's domestic political crisis, their mutual dislike for foreign intervention and the need to elevate bilateral ties.

Algeria

Algerian protesters maintain pressure on Bouteflika

Algerians continue their third week of peaceful protests against the rule of ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Algeria

Moscow monitors situation in Algeria as protests continue

Russia is watching widespread Algerian protests with caution, wanting to preserve its assets in the country, as well as its strategic relationship.

Algeria

Why Algerian protesters aren't satisfied with Bouteflika's latest 'concession'

After protesters rejected President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s offer to step down after one year should he be re-elected, his latest announcement that he will extend his fourth term is being met with more anger.

Algeria

Will Algerian protesters accept ailing president’s offer for reforms?

Against a background of growing dissent, Algeria’s ailing president has confirmed his intention to run in April’s elections; however, whether a commitment to reform and a fresh vote within the year, delivered by proxy, will be enough to quell protest remains uncertain.

Algeria

Algeria gambles on old captain to chart new waters

The announcement that Algeria’s ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is running for a fifth term in the country’s elections raised questions about Algerians’ readiness to endorse the man who has played a prominent role in ending the civil war.

Algeria

Russia keeps plugging away at cooperation with North Africa

During his tour around the Maghreb, Foreign Minister Lavrov showed Russia has a genuine interest in developing stronger ties with regional states, but the number of roadblocks in the way raise questions about Moscow's ability to go past "strategic declarations" anytime soon.

Egypt

Fate of Algeria’s missing migrants sparks international concern

A group of 120 individuals from Syria, Yemen and Palestine disappeared last month in Algeria, and now rights groups are calling on the authorities to reveal their fate.

Algeria

Intel: Why Bolton’s Africa comments must be freaking out Morocco

Algeria