August 01

• Algeria: Sports Dominate Ramadan Celebrations in Algeria

  Sporting events dominate Ramadan soirées all over the country. Many Algerians look forward to these evenings as a break from the monotony of the day. Read more »

July 31

• Algeria: Algeria to Tackle Extremist Preaching

  During the Black Decade, preachers of hatred claimed that the deaths of thousands of Algerians were justified. Today, Algeria is waging an all-out battle against religious... Read more »

July 30

• North Africa: Algeria Urges Maghreb Security Ties

  Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal called on Maghreb countries to work together for better border security. Read more »

July 26

• Algeria: Smuggling Epidemic Spurs Algeria Fuel Crisis

  As fuel traffickers and the Algerian government wage an energy war during the peak usage time of summer, ordinary motorists are left to pay the price. Read more »

July 25

• Algeria: Algeria Steps Up Efforts Against Drug Trafficking

  Drug traffickers, who have lost the support of armed groups following the war in Mali, could become more aggressive, experts warned. Read more »

July 24

• Algeria: Algerian Athletes Discuss Ramadan Fast

  Algerian football players and other athletes have a range of schedules during the holy month but everyone agrees that Ramadan is an opportunity to ease pressure and turn to worship... Read more »

July 22

• Algeria: Army Kills Six Gunmen

  Algerian security forces are stepping up operations against al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM). At least six gunmen were killed in two separate operations last week. Read more »

July 18

• Algeria: Algerian Village Ousts Salafist Imam

  Residents of the Tizi Ouzou town of Imzizou just rallied for the removal a controversial salafist imam. Read more »

July 17

• Algeria: Bouteflika Returns to Algeria

  Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika returned home on Tuesday (July 16th) from Paris after a stay of almost three months in hospital, AFP reported. Read more »

• Algeria: Tizi Ouzou Terrorists Strike At Iftar

  During a visit to Tizi Ouzou Tuesday (July 16th), Algerian Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal confirmed support for local residents in their fight against terrorism. Read more »

July 12

• Algeria: Algeria Signs Energy Agreement With EU

  Six months after the deadly terror attack on the Tiguentourine gas complex left doubt hanging over the future of foreign oil companies in Algeria, a deal concluded Sunday (July... Read more »

July 08

• Algeria: Algeria Steps Up Security Measures Before Ramadan

  Algeria's security agencies have taken preventive measures to counter terrorist threats during Ramadan and this summer. Read more »

July 07

• Algeria: Nation Celebrates 51 Years of Independence

  Algeria's celebration of its 51st anniversary of independence on Friday (July 5th) amidst the absence of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and a multitude of political, social and... Read more »

July 05

• Algeria: Algeria Mulls Future Without Bouteflika

  Just before Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was admitted to a French hospital to recover from a stroke, citizens wondered whether he would decide to seek a fourth term of... Read more »

July 04

• Algeria: Algeria Busts Bac Cheaters

  For the first time in Algeria, the comment "cheated" appeared on the results statements of baccalaureate candidates. Read more »

• Algeria: Algerian Athletes Top Mediterranean Games

  Athletes from 24 Mediterranean countries have been meeting every four years since 1951 for a multi-sport competition. When the XVII Mediterranean Games wrapped up June 30th in... Read more »

July 02

• Algeria: Nation Remembers Tahar Djaout

  It has been 20 years since Algerian terrorists killed poet, novelist, and journalist Tahar Djaout. Read more »

June 26

• Algeria: Algiers Fights 'Boring' Label

  After more than 20 years of terrorism and curfews, the mayor of Algiers is looking to bring back vitality to the country's largest city. Read more »

June 25

• Algeria: Algeria Refuses to Negotiate With Terrorists

  Algerian authorities stand by their position of no negotiations with armed groups. Read more »

June 19

• Algeria: Algeria to Unify Fatwas

  Algeria is considering creating an official fatwa authority to adopt formal positions on issues that divide Islamic scholars. Read more »

June 17

• Algeria: Football Clubs Seek Female Fans

  An extraordinary thing happened at last month's Arab Football Union (UAFA) Cup final in Algiers: women and girls sat among the male spectators at July 5th Stadium. Read more »

June 14

• Algeria: Bouteflika Appears in Hospital Video

  Nearly seven weeks after President Abdelaziz Bouteflika suffered a stroke, Algerians finally got to see images of their hospitalised leader. Read more »

June 12

• Algeria: Nation Secures Border With Tunisia, Trapping Terrorists

  Algeria confirmed co-ordination with Tunisia to confront security threats on the shared frontier. Read more »

June 06

• North Africa: Maghreb States to Protect Expats

  Maghreb countries are focusing on their diaspora communities. The hope is to benefit from their experience and boost local development. Read more »

June 04

• Algeria: Gov't Looks to Jump-Start Tourism

  Algeria on Saturday (June 1st) began beefing up security at coastal tourist destinations for the start of the summer beach season. Authorities re-launched the Delphine Plan. Under... Read more »