December 3

• Algeria: Islamists Lose Ground in Algeria Local Elections

  The governing coalition won a majority of seats in the November 29th poll. Read more »

• Algeria: Boumerdes Terrorists Release Hostage

  Algerian terrorists on Friday (November 30th) released the brother of a Boumerdes businessman, El Watan reported. Read more »

• Morocco: Morocco Celebrates Algerian Culture

  The 7th edition of "Algerian Cultural Days" opened Saturday (December 1st) in Rabat, AtlasInfo reported. The one-week Moroccan festival includes theatrical performances, film... Read more »

• Algeria: Tunisia, Algeria Begin Bilateral Talks

  Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali arrived in Algiers on Sunday (December 2nd) at the head of a large delegation, TAP reported. Read more »

• Algeria: Algeria Reports Voter Turnout

  Algerian Interior Minister Daho Ould Kablia announced ballot totals from the local elections held Thursday (November 29th), APS reported. Read more »

• Mali: Al-Qaeda Creates Touareg-Led Brigade

  AQIM seeks to decentralise its command and incorporate more of the Sahel local population in an attempt to anchor itself in the region. Read more »

• Morocco: GSP Defeat Fus Rabat

  Algeria's GS Pétroliers beat hosts FUS Rabat 63-44 in a basketball friendly, APS reported on Thursday (November 29th). The Wednesday game was the second win for GSP during... Read more »

November 30

• Algeria: Algeria Boosts Security for Elections

  More than 200,000 security personnel are on high alert for Algeria's November 29th local elections. Read more »

• North Africa: Algeria to Host U-19 Tourney

  Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Benin, Niger and Algeria will take part in the U-19 tournament in Algiers, the UNAF announced on Wednesday (November 28th). Read more »

November 29

• Algeria: Tipasa to Host Andalusian Music Festival

  The 4th Maghreb Festival of Andalusian music begins next week in Algeria's Tipasa region, APS reported on Tuesday (November 27th). Performers from Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, and... Read more »

• Algeria: Taoufik Makhloufi Wins Arab Prize

  Olympic gold medallist Taoufik Makhloufi of Algeria won the 2012 Mohammed Bin Rashid Creative Sports Award for best Arab athlete of the year, APS reported on Tuesday (November... Read more »

• Algeria: Algeria, Tunisia Discuss Joint Projects

  Algerian Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci and his Tunisian counterpart Rafiq Abdesselam on Tuesday (November 27th) co-chaired the 7th joint session for political dialogue, APS... Read more »

• Algeria: Turnout Key to Algeria Local Poll

  Algeria will hold local elections on Thursday (November 29th). With 52 parties and lists competing for 1,541 municipal and 48 regional assembly seats, turnout is considered a key... Read more »

• Algeria: Algerian Government Reconciles With Citizens

  A new watchdog group aims to protect citizens' interests and give them a greater voice in governance. Read more »

November 28

• Tunisia: Mourad Medelci Visits Tunisia

  Algerian Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci begins a two-day visit to Tunisia on Tuesday (November 27th), APS reported. Read more »

• Algeria/South Africa: Faouzi Ghoulam Joins Greens

  AS Saint Etienne left back Faouzi Ghoulam decided to join Algeria's national team, Tout sur l'Algerie reported on Monday (November 26th). The FIFA qualification process is already... Read more »

• Algeria: Algeria Prepares for Local Elections

  Algerian police, gendarmerie squads and military forces have intensified security measures ahead of the local elections on Thursday, Echorouk reported on Tuesday (November 27th). Read more »

• Algeria: Terrorists Kidnap Young Algerian

  Algerian terrorists kidnapped the brother of a Boumerdes businessman, El Watan reported on Tuesday (November 27th). Read more »

November 27

• Algeria: Algeria Looks to Boost Business Climate

  The government held a tripartite meeting with labour and business partners to get the country out of its financial doldrums. Read more »

November 24

• Algeria: Nation to Discuss Business Deals With France

  Former French Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin is expected to begin a three-day visit to Algiers on Saturday, El Watan reported on Thursday (November 22nd). Talks with Algerian... Read more »

• Algeria: Algiers Modern Dance Festival Sends Message of Hope

  Dancers from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas on Thursday (November 22nd) wrapped up a week of performances in Algiers that highlighted tolerance and acceptance of others. Read more »

November 23

• Algeria: JSK Eye Nacer Sandjak

  Algerian L1 side JS Kabylie are talking to former national coach Nacer Sandjak, LeButeur reported on Wednesday (November 21st). The former Greens trainer would replace Enrico... Read more »

• Algeria: Slow End for Algerian Local Elections

  Algerian local elections will be contested by 52 parties, but few of them have managed to gather necessary funds and field candidates in all contests. Read more »

• Algeria: Madjid Bougherra Returns to Pitch

  Algerian international and Lekhwiya SC defender Madjid Bougherra returned to practice this week, DZFoot reported on Wednesday (November 21st). The 30-year-old player was sidelined... Read more »

November 22

• North Africa: Maghreb Handball Clubs Chase African Title

  Algerian side JSE Skikda beat Libya's Al Ahly 31-25 and Esperance defeated Congolese side JSK 43-23 Tuesday (November 20th) at the 34th African Handball Club Championships in... Read more »