Simon Speakman Cordall Simon Speakman Cordall is a Tunis-based journalist. On Twitter: @IgnitionUK Algeria | Apr 26, 2019 Algeria officials show growing signs of desperation as protests push on Protests continue in Algeria, where the regime hopes its selective culling of the political elite will appease the demonstrators. Algeria | Apr 18, 2019 How unemployment helped drive Algeria protests In addition to charges of nepotism and corruption among the ruling class, bleak employment prospects — particularly for youth — drove many Algerians to the streets. Algeria | Apr 11, 2019 Protests drag on as Algerians demand real change Protests in Algeria continue even with an interim president in place and fresh elections set for July, and the country’s economy may soon suffer. Algeria | Apr 3, 2019 Is Bouteflika’s resignation enough to quell Algerian protests? With further protests planned later this week, it is becoming increasingly clear that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s resignation is unlikely to mark a neat conclusion to this tumultuous period in Algeria’s history. Algeria | Mar 27, 2019 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 | Mar 22, 2019 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 | Mar 15, 2019 Algerian protesters maintain pressure on Bouteflika Algerians continue their third week of peaceful protests against the rule of ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Algeria | Mar 11, 2019 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 | Mar 4, 2019 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 | Feb 14, 2019 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. Pagination Show more Latest News Israel army says body of one hostage retrieved from Gaza Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 18, 2024 Iranian Nobel laureate faces new trial: family Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 18, 2024 Film director Mohammad Rasoulof fled Iran on foot: Guardian Agence France-Presse | AFP | May 18, 2024 See more Podcasts Why did Kuwait, one of the most democratic countries in the Mideast, take a sharp autocratic turn & what comes next? The Gaza showdown between Biden and Netanyahu As Greek PM heads to Ankara to meet Erdogan, is this truly 'a new era' between Turkey & Greece? See more
Algeria | Apr 26, 2019 Algeria officials show growing signs of desperation as protests push on Protests continue in Algeria, where the regime hopes its selective culling of the political elite will appease the demonstrators.
Algeria | Apr 18, 2019 How unemployment helped drive Algeria protests In addition to charges of nepotism and corruption among the ruling class, bleak employment prospects — particularly for youth — drove many Algerians to the streets.
Algeria | Apr 11, 2019 Protests drag on as Algerians demand real change Protests in Algeria continue even with an interim president in place and fresh elections set for July, and the country’s economy may soon suffer.
Algeria | Apr 3, 2019 Is Bouteflika’s resignation enough to quell Algerian protests? With further protests planned later this week, it is becoming increasingly clear that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s resignation is unlikely to mark a neat conclusion to this tumultuous period in Algeria’s history.
Algeria | Mar 27, 2019 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 | Mar 22, 2019 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 | Mar 15, 2019 Algerian protesters maintain pressure on Bouteflika Algerians continue their third week of peaceful protests against the rule of ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Algeria | Mar 11, 2019 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 | Mar 4, 2019 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 | Feb 14, 2019 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.
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