Analysis Libya, Morocco and Israel: Forces powering the Algeria-UAE rupture Algeria’s recent decision to cancel a 2013 air agreement with the UAE signals an escalation in its rift with the Gulf state and reflects long-standing disputes over Libya and the Western Sahara. By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Analysis How France’s growing Morocco ties fueled diplomatic crisis with Algeria Algeria continues to distance itself from French influence while seeking to isolate Morocco, forging new alliances with Egypt, Libya, Sudan and other nations not closely aligned with Morocco. By Sabena Siddiqui In Karachi, reporting on South Asia, Middle East, Iran
Analysis Tebboune's reelection bid is Algeria's bet on stability over reform A second Tebboune term will keep him as the manager of government activity, not in a position of real power in Algeria. By Francisco Serrano In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business
Israel’s Netanyahu gambles on Gaza cease-fire with new conditions New Israeli demands in the cease-fire talks with Hamas risk prolonging the delicate negotiations and the remaining hostages' time in captivity. Israel
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
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
