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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Amnesty denounces Algeria over 'alarming' crackdown - Times of IndiaAmnesty denounces Algeria over 'alarming' crackdown  Times of India

More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, rights group says - The New Indian ExpressMore than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, rights group says  The New Indian Express

Algeria Bets On Web3: How Lamina1 Is Powering The Next Generation Of African Creators - ForbesAlgeria Bets On Web3: How Lamina1 Is Powering The Next Generation Of African Creators  Forbes

‘Morocco, an Enemy?’ New Book Unpacks Algeria’s Hostile Discourse Towards Morocco - Morocco World News‘Morocco, an Enemy?’ New Book Unpacks Algeria’s Hostile Discourse Towards Morocco  Morocco World News

Three Polisario Members Escape Tindouf, Flee to Morocco - Morocco World NewsThree Polisario Members Escape Tindouf, Flee to Morocco  Morocco World News

Algiers’ Casbah Rocks—and Cracks: Le Nif and the Discontents of Power - Morocco World NewsAlgiers’ Casbah Rocks—and Cracks: Le Nif and the Discontents of Power  Morocco World News

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

Felon outflanked? - The International Institute for Strategic StudiesFelon outflanked?  The International Institute for Strategic Studies

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

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

Why landmines still haunt Algeria and Azerbaijan: A legacy of colonialism, conflict - Aze.MediaWhy landmines still haunt Algeria and Azerbaijan: A legacy of colonialism, conflict  Aze.Media

Another 51 coaches receive IHF D Licences after courses in Algeria and Colombia - IHFAnother 51 coaches receive IHF D Licences after courses in Algeria and Colombia  IHF

Algeria Expelled Nearly 5,000 African Migrants to Niger Since Early April - Morocco World NewsAlgeria Expelled Nearly 5,000 African Migrants to Niger Since Early April  Morocco World News

Algeria adopts draft law on mobilization in accordance with constitution - ConstitutionNetAlgeria adopts draft law on mobilization in accordance with constitution  ConstitutionNet

Kabylia: Algeria in discreet talks with Ferhat Mehenni for regional autonomy under national sovereignty - Sahel IntelligenceKabylia: Algeria in discreet talks with Ferhat Mehenni for regional autonomy under national sovereignty  Sahel Intelligence

More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, says rights group - Euronews.comMore than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria into Niger, says rights group  Euronews.com

Algeria requests European Union intervention in crisis with France - AtalayarAlgeria requests European Union intervention in crisis with France  Atalayar

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

2025 Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings to be Held in Algiers, Algeria - isdb.org2025 Islamic Development Bank Group Annual Meetings to be Held in Algiers, Algeria  isdb.org

Algeria Fire 2023 - DREF Final Report n° MDRDZ009 - ReliefWebAlgeria Fire 2023 - DREF Final Report n° MDRDZ009  ReliefWeb

Letter from Mideast: A firsthand look at booming China-Algeria cooperation in Algiers - XinhuaLetter from Mideast: A firsthand look at booming China-Algeria cooperation in Algiers  Xinhua

Algeria purchases three AW159 Wildcat helicopters to expand the anti-submarine capabilities of Adhafer-class corvettes - Army RecognitionAlgeria purchases three AW159 Wildcat helicopters to expand the anti-submarine capabilities of Adhafer-class corvettes  Army Recognition

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

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

Türkiye, Algeria to deepen regional cooperation and economic ties - TRT GlobalTürkiye, Algeria to deepen regional cooperation and economic ties  TRT Global

Western Sahara : Polisario, Algeria, Iran, the triangle of instability - Sahel IntelligenceWestern Sahara : Polisario, Algeria, Iran, the triangle of instability  Sahel Intelligence

Algeria to impose 30-year to life sentences for financial speculation - Middle East MonitorAlgeria to impose 30-year to life sentences for financial speculation  Middle East Monitor

Algeria: Authorities step up crackdown on peaceful dissent in the face of new expressions of discontent - Amnesty InternationalAlgeria: Authorities step up crackdown on peaceful dissent in the face of new expressions of discontent  Amnesty International

How an intercepted drone escalated Mali-Algeria tensions - DWHow an intercepted drone escalated Mali-Algeria tensions  DW

Algeria-backed Polisario militias will either disband or face U.S. sanctions with its supporters! - The North Africa PostAlgeria-backed Polisario militias will either disband or face U.S. sanctions with its supporters!  The North Africa Post

Algeria orders expulsion of 12 French embassy officials, reigniting tensions - France 24Algeria orders expulsion of 12 French embassy officials, reigniting tensions  France 24

Algeria expels over 1,800 migrants to Niger in mass deportation - africanews.comAlgeria expels over 1,800 migrants to Niger in mass deportation  africanews.com

Algeria-Mali tensions: A growing power struggle in the Sahel - The New ArabAlgeria-Mali tensions: A growing power struggle in the Sahel  The New Arab

PSI Unions Speak Out as Racism and Mass Deportations Grows in Algeria - Public Services InternationalPSI Unions Speak Out as Racism and Mass Deportations Grows in Algeria  Public Services International

Pipeline politics: Algeria, Italy and the great game in North Africa - iris-france.orgPipeline politics: Algeria, Italy and the great game in North Africa  iris-france.org

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

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

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

Algeria 0-0 Nigeria: Flamingos qualify for 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup - Pulse Sports NigeriaAlgeria 0-0 Nigeria: Flamingos qualify for 2025 FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup  Pulse Sports Nigeria

Algeria prepares to put revised mobilisation law on the statute books - European InterestAlgeria prepares to put revised mobilisation law on the statute books  European Interest

Vi?t Nam expects stronger oil and gas cooperation with Algeria - vietnamnews.vnVi?t Nam expects stronger oil and gas cooperation with Algeria  vietnamnews.vn

Algeria tapping the global wheat market - Grain CentralAlgeria tapping the global wheat market  Grain Central

Ooredoo Press Club Highlights 5G Opportunities in Algeria at Akadimia - Telecom Review AfricaOoredoo Press Club Highlights 5G Opportunities in Algeria at Akadimia  Telecom Review Africa

Amnesty International condemns repression of peaceful dissent in Algeria - AtalayarAmnesty International condemns repression of peaceful dissent in Algeria  Atalayar

West African bloc raises 'deep concern' over Algeria-Mali dispute - France 24West African bloc raises 'deep concern' over Algeria-Mali dispute  France 24

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

Su-35s Once Expected To Arm Iran Are Now In Algeria - The War ZoneSu-35s Once Expected To Arm Iran Are Now In Algeria  The War Zone

Turkish FM Fidan inaugurates consulate in northwest Algeria | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTurkish FM Fidan inaugurates consulate in northwest Algeria | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Türkiye, Algeria seek to form shared policies on regional issues | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahTürkiye, Algeria seek to form shared policies on regional issues | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Algeria travel - Lonely PlanetAlgeria travel  Lonely Planet

Algeria expels more than 1,000 migrants to northern Niger - InfoMigrantsAlgeria expels more than 1,000 migrants to northern Niger  InfoMigrants

Algeria's Sonatrach, Occidental Petroleum sign MOUs on hydrocarbon cooperation - ReutersAlgeria's Sonatrach, Occidental Petroleum sign MOUs on hydrocarbon cooperation  Reuters

Algeria, Polisario begin conditioning for autonomy in Sahara - The North Africa PostAlgeria, Polisario begin conditioning for autonomy in Sahara  The North Africa Post

Diplomatically outflanked, Algeria waves ‘general mobilization’ - The North Africa PostDiplomatically outflanked, Algeria waves ‘general mobilization’  The North Africa Post

Free people in Morocco and all of Africa raise the slogan “We are all Algeria” - ?????? ???????Free people in Morocco and all of Africa raise the slogan “We are all Algeria”  ?????? ???????

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

Algeria and Mali ban flights amid diplomatic crisis - ReutersAlgeria and Mali ban flights amid diplomatic crisis  Reuters

Promoting Mediation in Copyright Law in Algeria : A WIPO-ONDA Collaboration in Action - World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)Promoting Mediation in Copyright Law in Algeria : A WIPO-ONDA Collaboration in Action  World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

8th edition of Int'l Fair of Textile, Apparel, Leather & Equipment held in Algiers, Algeria - Xinhua8th edition of Int'l Fair of Textile, Apparel, Leather & Equipment held in Algiers, Algeria  Xinhua

Algeria/Mali: Flights, energy and the economic fallout of an unprecedented crisis - The Africa Report.comAlgeria/Mali: Flights, energy and the economic fallout of an unprecedented crisis  The Africa Report.com

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

State leader receives ambassadors from Australia, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Angola - vietnamnews.vnState leader receives ambassadors from Australia, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Angola  vietnamnews.vn

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

What next for Algeria-France ties? - Arab NewsWhat next for Algeria-France ties?  Arab News

Crackdown on freedoms in Algeria: a panel of experts calls for urgent reforms - MENA Rights GroupCrackdown on freedoms in Algeria: a panel of experts calls for urgent reforms  MENA Rights Group

Algeria's expulsion of French officials 'will have consequences', French FM says - France 24Algeria's expulsion of French officials 'will have consequences', French FM says  France 24

France expels 12 Algerian officials as row over alleged kidnapping escalates - The GuardianFrance expels 12 Algerian officials as row over alleged kidnapping escalates  The Guardian

Algeria orders 12 French officials to leave as tensions mount - Euronews.comAlgeria orders 12 French officials to leave as tensions mount  Euronews.com

French far right and Paris-based Islamists drag French relations with Algeria to rock-bottom - Peoples DispatchFrench far right and Paris-based Islamists drag French relations with Algeria to rock-bottom  Peoples Dispatch

Algeria shuts down airspace and recalls envoys amid Mali drone row - RFIAlgeria shuts down airspace and recalls envoys amid Mali drone row  RFI

Exports of lumber from Finland to Algeria grow 43% in February - lesprom.comExports of lumber from Finland to Algeria grow 43% in February  lesprom.com

Humanitarian crisis looms in Niger as Algeria deports irregular migrants - The Arab WeeklyHumanitarian crisis looms in Niger as Algeria deports irregular migrants  The Arab Weekly

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

France, Algeria continue talks in effort to repair fractured ties - France 24France, Algeria continue talks in effort to repair fractured ties  France 24

France to expel 12 Algerian diplomats, recall ambassador amid escalating tensions - France 24France to expel 12 Algerian diplomats, recall ambassador amid escalating tensions  France 24

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

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

Tunisia’s Climate Crisis, Economic Downturn, and Growing Dependency on Algeria - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceTunisia’s Climate Crisis, Economic Downturn, and Growing Dependency on Algeria  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Algeria protests to France over detaining consular official - DWAlgeria protests to France over detaining consular official  DW

Algeria summons ambassador after France indicts consular official in dissident's abduction - France 24Algeria summons ambassador after France indicts consular official in dissident's abduction  France 24

Chinese firm to build solar panel plant in Algeria - ZAWYAChinese firm to build solar panel plant in Algeria  ZAWYA

Algeria’s Army General Chanegriha Received in New Delhi by Indian Armed Forces Chief of Staff - AL24 NewsAlgeria’s Army General Chanegriha Received in New Delhi by Indian Armed Forces Chief of Staff  AL24 News

French, Algerian ties 'back to normal', France says after talks - ReutersFrench, Algerian ties 'back to normal', France says after talks  Reuters

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

Foreign minister in Algeria for strategic talks - Hürriyet Daily NewsForeign minister in Algeria for strategic talks  Hürriyet Daily News

Algeria forced to open its airspace to Morocco following historic agreement between CAF and Royal Air Maroc - AtalayarAlgeria forced to open its airspace to Morocco following historic agreement between CAF and Royal Air Maroc  Atalayar

Algeria seeks Turkish renewable energy investment - ZAWYAAlgeria seeks Turkish renewable energy investment  ZAWYA

Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algiers over downed drone - France 24Sahel alliance recalls ambassadors from Algiers over downed drone  France 24

Amnesty International Condemns Algeria’s Crackdown on Dissent - ShiaWavesAmnesty International Condemns Algeria’s Crackdown on Dissent  ShiaWaves

Saudi Arabia, Algeria deepen economic ties with new business pacts - Arab NewsSaudi Arabia, Algeria deepen economic ties with new business pacts  Arab News

Drone downing sparks diplomatic fallout between Algeria and Sahel countries - AP NewsDrone downing sparks diplomatic fallout between Algeria and Sahel countries  AP News

FIFA U17 WORLD CUP FIFA U-17 WWC Qualifier: Flamingos Land Blida For Algeria - Africa Top SportsFIFA U17 WORLD CUP FIFA U-17 WWC Qualifier: Flamingos Land Blida For Algeria  Africa Top Sports

Algeria demands 12 French embassy officials leave in 48 hours, Paris says ready to retaliate - Le Monde.frAlgeria demands 12 French embassy officials leave in 48 hours, Paris says ready to retaliate  Le Monde.fr

Fidan inaugurates consulate in Algeria’s Oran - Hürriyet Daily NewsFidan inaugurates consulate in Algeria’s Oran  Hürriyet Daily News

Macron’s Camp Adopts, Defends Escalation Against Algeria - ?????? ???????Macron’s Camp Adopts, Defends Escalation Against Algeria  ?????? ???????

Algeria's President Tebboune wins second term with 95% of vote - The HinduAlgeria's President Tebboune wins second term with 95% of vote  The Hindu

Mali, Algeria crisis: Wetin dey cause tensions between Algeria and Mali? - BBCMali, Algeria crisis: Wetin dey cause tensions between Algeria and Mali?  BBC

President Murmu calls for deeper economic cooperation between India, Algeria - The HinduPresident Murmu calls for deeper economic cooperation between India, Algeria  The Hindu

Algeria president says ready to normalise ties with Israel - The New ArabAlgeria president says ready to normalise ties with Israel  The New Arab

Frantz Fanon’s Algerian Years on Film - JacobinFrantz Fanon’s Algerian Years on Film  Jacobin