Algeria

Algeria is spending $25 billion to counter weapons Israel built for Morocco - opinion

Morocco is allocating $17.1 billion toward advanced technology and the creation of a domestic defense industry through joint ventures with Israeli firms

SpyX enables tactical teams to organically detect, confirm and hit targets with the ability to carry a variety of warheads up to 2.5 kg such as Anti-Personnel and light vehicles (A/P) and Anti-Tanks (A/T).
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'Jewish lobby' at fault for World Cup decisions, Messi's goals, Algerian sports analyst claims

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar meets with Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi in first diplomatic visit to Somaliland on January 6, 2026.

Israel's Somaliland envoy sparks regional backlash from 15 Arab, Muslim states

French flag and court gavel in this illustration taken November 5, 2025.

French appeals court rules that Algerian nanny who poisoned Jewish family not antisemitic


Algeria jails artist ahead of Dec. 12 elections

The move has been heavily criticized by activists, who consider it part of the overall crackdown on free expression and political dissent in the country.

A demonstrator carries a sign as teachers and students take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 13, 2019

In Algeria, a strike by judges highlights tug of war for power

December’s twice-postponed presidential election will have major impact on country’s future, observers say – whether it takes place or not

A demonstrator carries a sign as teachers and students take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 13, 2019

Algeria shuts down Protestant churches, police arrest worshipers

“This last notification is not the result of coincidence, but a provocative response to the sit-in of October 9 in front of the Bejaia Province headquarters,” said EPA head Pastor Salah Chalah.

A Protestant Berber woman sings during a mass at a church in the Berber capital of Tizi Ouzou, 100 km (60 miles) east of Algeria's capital Algiers, October 2, 2010. Under Algerian law, all faiths are allowed to practise if they meet certain conditions. But there has been tension between the Christia

Historic Torah scroll, severed in half, reunited after centuries

Paul Mirecki, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Kansas, was able to solve many of the mysteries surrounding the artifact.

Paul Mirecki, associate professor of religious studies at the University of Kansas, with the Kansas scroll.

Algerians continue to protest, seeking new political system

Islamist politician expresses doubts whether it will be feasible to hold presidential election on July 4

A demonstrator carries a sign as teachers and students take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 13, 2019

Algeria and Morocco: Essential differences

Eventually, short-term desperation overwhelms long-term fears of punishment or death.

A MOROCCO FAN waves his national flag at a soccer match.

Thousands protests again in Algeria, demanding change

"We want the prosecution of all corrupt people," one banner read.

A demonstrator carries a sign as teachers and students take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 13, 2019

Sudan crisis impacts whole Middle East

Mass protests in Algeria and Sudan forced the 82 and 75 year old men from power. They had both been in power since the 1990s.

Sudan's President Omar Ahmed al-Bashir looks on during Sudan's Saudi Air Force show during the final training exercise between the Saudi Air Force and Sudanese Air Forces at Merowe Airport in Merowe, Northern State, Sudan April 9, 2017.

Thousands protest as Algeria's interim president takes over

President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned after 20 years with upper house chairman Abdelkader Bensalah being installed as interim leader of the north African Muslim nation.

A demonstrator carries a sign as teachers and students take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 13, 2019

Algeria's president quits following mass protests

82-year-old President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has stepped down after 20 years as leader of the north African nation.

A demonstrator carries a sign as teachers and students take part in a protest demanding immediate political change in Algiers, Algeria March 13, 2019