Algeria

Country Algeria
Capital Algiers
Continent Africa
Currency Algerian dinar(DZD)
Languages Arabic

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After more than a century of rule by France, Algerians fought through much of the 1950s to achieve independence in 1962. Algeria's primary political party, the National Liberation Front (FLN), has dominated politics ever since. Many Algerians in the subsequent generation were not satisfied, however, and moved to counter the FLN's centrality in Algerian politics. The surprising first round success of the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) in the December 1991 balloting spurred the Algerian army to intervene and postpone the second round of elections to prevent what the secular elite feared would be an extremist-led government from assuming power. The army began a crackdown on the FIS that spurred FIS supporters to begin attacking government targets. The government later allowed elections featuring pro-government and moderate religious-based parties, but this did not appease the activists who progressively widened their attacks. The fighting escalated into an insurgency, which saw intense fighting between 1992-98 resulting in over 100,000 deaths - many attributed to indiscriminate massacres of villagers by extremists. The government gained the upper hand by the late-1990s and FIS's armed wing, the Islamic Salvation Army, disbanded in January 2000. Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA, with the backing of the military, won the presidency in 1999 in an election widely viewed as fraudulent and was reelected in a landslide victory in 2004. BOUTEFLIKA was overwhelmingly reelected to a third term in 2009 after the government amended the constitution in 2008 to remove presidential term limits. Longstanding problems continue to face BOUTEFLIKA, including large-scale unemployment, a shortage of housing, unreliable electrical and water supplies, government inefficiencies and corruption, and the continuing activities of extremist militants. The Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC) in 2006 merged with al-Qai'da to form al-Qai'da in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb, which has launched an ongoing series of kidnappings and bombings - including high-profile, mass-casualty suicide attacks targeting the Algerian Government and Western interests.

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Algeria - Wikipedia
Algeria - CIA World Fact Book
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Man dies after son’s death in Algeria; kin wait for remains - Times of IndiaMan dies after son’s death in Algeria; kin wait for remains  Times of India

Fecal carriage of resistant Escherichia coli in livestock in Algeria: emergence of NDM and OXA-181 - BMC MicrobiologyFecal carriage of resistant Escherichia coli in livestock in Algeria: emergence of NDM and OXA-181  BMC Microbiology

Algeria clings to diplomatic deadlock as Morocco renews call for dialogue - The North Africa PostAlgeria clings to diplomatic deadlock as Morocco renews call for dialogue  The North Africa Post

Algeria vs Uganda: What time and channel to watch the CHAN 2024 clash? - Foot AfricaAlgeria vs Uganda: What time and channel to watch the CHAN 2024 clash?  Foot Africa

India-Algeria Defence Seminar Boosts Bilateral Ties and Industrial Cooperation - Details Inside - Indian MastermindsIndia-Algeria Defence Seminar Boosts Bilateral Ties and Industrial Cooperation - Details Inside  Indian Masterminds

Algeria Joins the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Network - TechAfrica NewsAlgeria Joins the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) Network  TechAfrica News

National Climate Resilience Assessment for Algeria – Analysis - IEA - IEA – International Energy AgencyNational Climate Resilience Assessment for Algeria – Analysis - IEA  IEA – International Energy Agency

CHAN CHAN 2024: Algeria Referee Bekouassa To Officiate Opening Game - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024: Algeria Referee Bekouassa To Officiate Opening Game  Africa Top Sports

TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Algeria team profile - cafonline.comTotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024: Algeria team profile  cafonline.com

Algeria buffeted by winds of change in north Africa - Financial TimesAlgeria buffeted by winds of change in north Africa  Financial Times

EXPLAINER : THE ALGERIA / MOROCCO TENSIONS - CYFIRMAEXPLAINER : THE ALGERIA / MOROCCO TENSIONS  CYFIRMA

Portugal Joins US, France in Backing Morocco on Western Sahara, Snubbing Algeria| Firstpost Africa - FirstpostPortugal Joins US, France in Backing Morocco on Western Sahara, Snubbing Algeria| Firstpost Africa  Firstpost

Algeria Bans All Crypto Activities, Including Ownership and Mining - DecryptAlgeria Bans All Crypto Activities, Including Ownership and Mining  Decrypt

Supporting the National Implementation of the Nuclear Legal Framework in Algeria| IAEA - IAEASupporting the National Implementation of the Nuclear Legal Framework in Algeria| IAEA  IAEA

King Mohammed VI Recommits to Reconciliation with Algeria, Touts Sahara Momentum - Morocco World NewsKing Mohammed VI Recommits to Reconciliation with Algeria, Touts Sahara Momentum  Morocco World News

Italy and Algeria boost cooperation with new security and business deals - ReutersItaly and Algeria boost cooperation with new security and business deals  Reuters

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Algeria - Vatican NewsPope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Algeria  Vatican News

A Sagacious Appeal: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI’s overture to Algeria is a wise move to prevent geopolitica - Times of IndiaA Sagacious Appeal: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI’s overture to Algeria is a wise move to prevent geopolitica  Times of India

CHAN 2024: An Algerian referee to blow the opening whistle of the tournament - Foot AfricaCHAN 2024: An Algerian referee to blow the opening whistle of the tournament  Foot Africa

Algeria prepares a «Global Youth Solidarity Forum» with the Polisario - Yabiladi.comAlgeria prepares a «Global Youth Solidarity Forum» with the Polisario  Yabiladi.com

GEA mandated to build world’s largest integrated dairy facility in Algeria - Farmers Review AfricaGEA mandated to build world’s largest integrated dairy facility in Algeria  Farmers Review Africa

Sahara: Morocco’s King offers Algeria face-saving exit! - The North Africa PostSahara: Morocco’s King offers Algeria face-saving exit!  The North Africa Post

How Algeria is Crafting a Dynamic Economy for Tomorrow - World BankHow Algeria is Crafting a Dynamic Economy for Tomorrow  World Bank

Algeria: eTrade Readiness Assessment | - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Algeria: eTrade Readiness Assessment |  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

REGULATION | Algeria Officially Criminalizes All Crypto Activities Under Sweeping New Law - BitKEREGULATION | Algeria Officially Criminalizes All Crypto Activities Under Sweeping New Law  BitKE

The President of the Republic of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune meets Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi - Eni SpAThe President of the Republic of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune meets Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi  Eni SpA

Eni tightens its grip on Algeria, as Rome prepares for a key bilateral summit - Decode39Eni tightens its grip on Algeria, as Rome prepares for a key bilateral summit  Decode39

Algeria: TotalEnergies is Granted a New Exploration License - TotalEnergies.comAlgeria: TotalEnergies is Granted a New Exploration License  TotalEnergies.com

Algeria’s Lotfi Bekouassa to referee TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 opener between Tanzania and Burkina Faso - cafonline.comAlgeria’s Lotfi Bekouassa to referee TotalEnergies CAF CHAN 2024 opener between Tanzania and Burkina Faso  cafonline.com

Sahara: Morocco’s King calls for frank & responsible dialogue with Algeria; hails growing international support for Autonomy Plan - The North Africa PostSahara: Morocco’s King calls for frank & responsible dialogue with Algeria; hails growing international support for Autonomy Plan  The North Africa Post

Algerian sentenced to 10 years for vandalising nude woman statue - The New ArabAlgerian sentenced to 10 years for vandalising nude woman statue  The New Arab

Strategic U.S. Engagement with Algeria: A Pathway amid Shifting Global Dynamics - The Washington InstituteStrategic U.S. Engagement with Algeria: A Pathway amid Shifting Global Dynamics  The Washington Institute

Why does the Algerian state harbor such deep hostility toward Morocco? - Modern DiplomacyWhy does the Algerian state harbor such deep hostility toward Morocco?  Modern Diplomacy

Man arrested for defacing Algeria's nude woman statue in Sétif - The New ArabMan arrested for defacing Algeria's nude woman statue in Sétif  The New Arab

Algeria Enacts Sweeping Ban on Crypto Use, Exchange, and Mining - Bitcoin.com NewsAlgeria Enacts Sweeping Ban on Crypto Use, Exchange, and Mining  Bitcoin.com News

Digital 2025: Algeria - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Algeria  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

France expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate - Al JazeeraFrance expels 12 Algerian officials as tensions escalate  Al Jazeera

Algeria Enacts Sweeping Ban on All Crypto Activities Under New Law - CryptonewsAlgeria Enacts Sweeping Ban on All Crypto Activities Under New Law  Cryptonews

Algeria and Italy sign deal to boost telecom and digital cooperation - TelecompaperAlgeria and Italy sign deal to boost telecom and digital cooperation  Telecompaper

The forgotten Algerians of New Caledonia - mondediplo.comThe forgotten Algerians of New Caledonia  mondediplo.com

Can Algeria help Lebanon with its ongoing electricity crisis? - The New ArabCan Algeria help Lebanon with its ongoing electricity crisis?  The New Arab

Polisario Misinterprets King’s Speech: Olive Branch Extended to Algeria, Not Puppet Separatists - Morocco World NewsPolisario Misinterprets King’s Speech: Olive Branch Extended to Algeria, Not Puppet Separatists  Morocco World News

Frantz Fanon at 100: the teachings of the 20th century thinker and psychiatrist remain chillingly contemporary - The HinduFrantz Fanon at 100: the teachings of the 20th century thinker and psychiatrist remain chillingly contemporary  The Hindu

Morocco/Lebanon: When History speaks, the Algerian regime must listen & keep quiet ! - The North Africa PostMorocco/Lebanon: When History speaks, the Algerian regime must listen & keep quiet !  The North Africa Post

Ghana edge Algeria in penalty drama to reach TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Semi-Finals - cafonline.comGhana edge Algeria in penalty drama to reach TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Semi-Finals  cafonline.com

Frantz Fanon: Algeria's independence hero 100 years on - DWFrantz Fanon: Algeria's independence hero 100 years on  DW

Moroccan King renews call for dialogue with Algeria - Hürriyet Daily NewsMoroccan King renews call for dialogue with Algeria  Hürriyet Daily News

Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in bid to boost relations - thenationalnews.comLebanon’s President Joseph Aoun meets Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in bid to boost relations  thenationalnews.com

‘Micro-state, dwarfs, bastards…’ Algeria’s president takes aim at MBZ - The Africa Report.com‘Micro-state, dwarfs, bastards…’ Algeria’s president takes aim at MBZ  The Africa Report.com

Preparations for World Youth Forum, focus of meeting between Algerian Youth Minister and Sahrawi Ambassador - ????? ??????? ?????????Preparations for World Youth Forum, focus of meeting between Algerian Youth Minister and Sahrawi Ambassador  ????? ??????? ?????????

Algeria National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Algeria National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

John Bolton’s Defense of Gaza’s Siege and Starvation Exposes Algeria’s Double Standard - Morocco World NewsJohn Bolton’s Defense of Gaza’s Siege and Starvation Exposes Algeria’s Double Standard  Morocco World News

Throne Day 2025: Royal Olive Branch to Algeria as Sahara Winds Blow in Morocco’s Favor - Morocco World NewsThrone Day 2025: Royal Olive Branch to Algeria as Sahara Winds Blow in Morocco’s Favor  Morocco World News

Algeria travel - Lonely PlanetAlgeria travel  Lonely Planet

Algeria announces the non-binding guiding principles for Member States on preventing, detecting and disrupting the use of new and emerging financial technologies for terrorist purposes - Welcome to the United NationsAlgeria announces the non-binding guiding principles for Member States on preventing, detecting and disrupting the use of new and emerging financial technologies for terrorist purposes  Welcome to the United Nations

Algeria Telecom Partners with Huawei to Deliver 400G WDM National Backbone Network, Accelerating Digital Economy Development - HuaweiAlgeria Telecom Partners with Huawei to Deliver 400G WDM National Backbone Network, Accelerating Digital Economy Development  Huawei

PRESIDENT OF INDIA IN Algeria; HOLDS BILATERAL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT of Algeria and leads delegation level-talks - PIBPRESIDENT OF INDIA IN Algeria; HOLDS BILATERAL MEETING WITH PRESIDENT of Algeria and leads delegation level-talks  PIB

Morocco King Urges ‘Sincere’ Algeria Talks - News Central TVMorocco King Urges ‘Sincere’ Algeria Talks  News Central TV

India-Algeria Bilateral and Trade Relations: An Overview - India BriefingIndia-Algeria Bilateral and Trade Relations: An Overview  India Briefing

Algeria sentences French football journalist to seven years in jail - France 24Algeria sentences French football journalist to seven years in jail  France 24

U.S. tariffs hit Africa hard: South Africa, Algeria, and Libya face steepest rates - CGTN AfricaU.S. tariffs hit Africa hard: South Africa, Algeria, and Libya face steepest rates  CGTN Africa

Advancing green hydrogen production in Algeria with opportunities and challenges for future directions - NatureAdvancing green hydrogen production in Algeria with opportunities and challenges for future directions  Nature

Algeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations - Al JazeeraAlgeria orders exit of French officials amid rocky relations  Al Jazeera

Outcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail - BBCOutcry after Algeria sentences French sports journalist to seven years in jail  BBC

Beer Production in Morocco Plummets, Ranks 3rd in Maghreb After Tunisia, Algeria - Morocco World NewsBeer Production in Morocco Plummets, Ranks 3rd in Maghreb After Tunisia, Algeria  Morocco World News

New railway lines put Guinea and Algeria on track to send iron ore to China - South China Morning PostNew railway lines put Guinea and Algeria on track to send iron ore to China  South China Morning Post

Algeria drops French, adopts English as university language - University World NewsAlgeria drops French, adopts English as university language  University World News

Morocco blocks Algeria's politicization attempt at COP15 Ramsar Convention - Yabiladi.comMorocco blocks Algeria's politicization attempt at COP15 Ramsar Convention  Yabiladi.com

CHAN 2024 CHAN: Algeria Touches Down in Kampala ready to battle - Africa Top SportsCHAN 2024 CHAN: Algeria Touches Down in Kampala ready to battle  Africa Top Sports

Perspectives of type 2 diabetes mellitus management in Algeria: a comprehensive expert review - FrontiersPerspectives of type 2 diabetes mellitus management in Algeria: a comprehensive expert review  Frontiers

Iconic Algerian Statue “Ain El Fouara” Vandalized in Setif - Sada Elbalad englishIconic Algerian Statue “Ain El Fouara” Vandalized in Setif  Sada Elbalad english

Baladna signs over $500 mn deal for agri-industrial project in Algeria - Qatar TribuneBaladna signs over $500 mn deal for agri-industrial project in Algeria  Qatar Tribune

Algeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates - Al JazeeraAlgeria closes airspace to Mali aircraft as drone row escalates  Al Jazeera

Alstom in Algeria - AlstomAlstom in Algeria  Alstom

French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis - DWFrench-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis  DW

Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad? - Al JazeeraWhy are relations between Algeria and France so bad?  Al Jazeera

Algeria Forges US Presidential Message Amid Growing Isolation - Morocco World NewsAlgeria Forges US Presidential Message Amid Growing Isolation  Morocco World News

Algeria deepens trade ties with other African countries as it gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace - African Export-Import BankAlgeria deepens trade ties with other African countries as it gears up for Africa’s biggest marketplace  African Export-Import Bank

Wafcon 2024: Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in quarter-finals - BBCWafcon 2024: Ghana beat Algeria on penalties in quarter-finals  BBC

Algeria 2026 World Cup Kit Brings Back National Flag Crest - Footy HeadlinesAlgeria 2026 World Cup Kit Brings Back National Flag Crest  Footy Headlines

Bilateral summit boosts Italy–Algeria relations - Decode39Bilateral summit boosts Italy–Algeria relations  Decode39

From Iraq to Algeria, Trump’s looming tariffs could target 4 MENA countries - AL-MonitorFrom Iraq to Algeria, Trump’s looming tariffs could target 4 MENA countries  AL-Monitor

Algeria sentences French sports journalist to 7 years in prison - Committee to Protect JournalistsAlgeria sentences French sports journalist to 7 years in prison  Committee to Protect Journalists

India, Algeria sign MoU on bilateral defence cooperation - The HinduIndia, Algeria sign MoU on bilateral defence cooperation  The Hindu

Morocco's king commits to 'sincere dialogue' with Algeria - thenationalnews.comMorocco's king commits to 'sincere dialogue' with Algeria  thenationalnews.com

Expert opinion: Why Algeria will win CHAN 2024? - OneFootballExpert opinion: Why Algeria will win CHAN 2024?  OneFootball

Concerns Grow Over the Health of Saïda Neghza Amid Algerian Crackdown - ???????Concerns Grow Over the Health of Saïda Neghza Amid Algerian Crackdown  ???????

Tensions Mount in the Sahel as Algeria and Mali Face Off - Middle East Council on Global AffairsTensions Mount in the Sahel as Algeria and Mali Face Off  Middle East Council on Global Affairs

CHAN 2024 – Algeria: Benkhemassa injured, Meziani called up as reinforcement - OneFootballCHAN 2024 – Algeria: Benkhemassa injured, Meziani called up as reinforcement  OneFootball

Ghana vs Algeria highlight: Black Queens defeat Algeria on penalties to reach Wafcon 2024 semifinal - BBCGhana vs Algeria highlight: Black Queens defeat Algeria on penalties to reach Wafcon 2024 semifinal  BBC

French row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions - BBCFrench row with Algeria escalates further with tit-for-tat expulsions  BBC

Diplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials - BBCDiplomatic tensions escalate as Algeria expels French officials  BBC

Badminton: Nigeria clinches 6 medals in Algeria - realnewsmagazine.netBadminton: Nigeria clinches 6 medals in Algeria  realnewsmagazine.net

Baladna signs contracts worth over $500mln for integrated agri-industrial project in Algeria - ZAWYABaladna signs contracts worth over $500mln for integrated agri-industrial project in Algeria  ZAWYA

Algeria Reaffirms Full Support for Lebanon - Sada Elbalad englishAlgeria Reaffirms Full Support for Lebanon  Sada Elbalad english

Inside Algeria’s Enigmatic Fashion Market - The Business of FashionInside Algeria’s Enigmatic Fashion Market  The Business of Fashion

Algeria blocks flights from Mali after drone row - BBCAlgeria blocks flights from Mali after drone row  BBC

Algeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy - BBCAlgeria to expel 12 officials from French embassy  BBC

News: NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood visits Algeria , 28-Jan.-2025 - NATO - HomepageNews: NATO’s Special Representative for the Southern Neighbourhood visits Algeria , 28-Jan.-2025  NATO - Homepage

France to expel Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat move as relations hit new impasse - France 24France to expel Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat move as relations hit new impasse  France 24