Algeria

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

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Introduction

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 - CIA World Fact Book
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Army chief to visit Algeria in boost to bilateral defence partnership - The HinduArmy chief to visit Algeria in boost to bilateral defence partnership  The Hindu

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria next week - Tribune IndiaArmy Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria next week  Tribune India

Respect Before Rivalry: Sudan and Algeria set for CHAN quarter-final showdown - cafonline.comRespect Before Rivalry: Sudan and Algeria set for CHAN quarter-final showdown  cafonline.com

With eye on expanding defence ties in Africa, Army Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria soon - The Hans IndiaWith eye on expanding defence ties in Africa, Army Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria soon  The Hans India

General Upendra Dwivedi to embark on visit to Algeria next week - BusinessLineGeneral Upendra Dwivedi to embark on visit to Algeria next week  BusinessLine

Army Chief to visit Algeria to boost defence cooperation - Greater KashmirArmy Chief to visit Algeria to boost defence cooperation  Greater Kashmir

MATCH FACTS: Sudan, Algeria clash for semi-final spot - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Sudan, Algeria clash for semi-final spot  cafonline.com

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria to boost defence ties - Brighter KashmirArmy Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria to boost defence ties  Brighter Kashmir

India and Algeria Strengthen Military Partnership as Army Chief Heads to Algiers - Bharat ShaktiIndia and Algeria Strengthen Military Partnership as Army Chief Heads to Algiers  Bharat Shakti

Army Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria next week - Rising KashmirArmy Chief Gen Dwivedi to visit Algeria next week  Rising Kashmir

Algeria's Domestic Airlines begins operations - ch-aviationAlgeria's Domestic Airlines begins operations  ch-aviation

FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Brings Together Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and More in a New Celebration of Unity and Passion - Travel And Tour WorldFIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 Brings Together Algeria, Tunisia, Iraq, and More in a New Celebration of Unity and Passion  Travel And Tour World

CHAN 2025 quarterfinal - Sudan vs Algeria: Date, kick-off time, TV channels and head-to-head history! - Foot AfricaCHAN 2025 quarterfinal - Sudan vs Algeria: Date, kick-off time, TV channels and head-to-head history!  Foot Africa

Cornered John Bolton Faces FBI Raid as Algeria’s Polisario Propaganda Machine Falters - Morocco World NewsCornered John Bolton Faces FBI Raid as Algeria’s Polisario Propaganda Machine Falters  Morocco World News

Bank of Algeria Joins PAPSS Network, Accelerating Financial Integration in Africa as Algeria Prepares to Host IATF 2025 - Financial ITBank of Algeria Joins PAPSS Network, Accelerating Financial Integration in Africa as Algeria Prepares to Host IATF 2025  Financial IT

Hyundai to build assembly plant in Algeria - Just AutoHyundai to build assembly plant in Algeria  Just Auto

Algeria/Morocco • Western Sahara autonomy plan on the table at closed-door negotiations from Washington to Algiers - Africa IntelligenceAlgeria/Morocco • Western Sahara autonomy plan on the table at closed-door negotiations from Washington to Algiers  Africa Intelligence

Western Sahara: why Algeria supports the Sahrawi’s right to govern themselves - The ConversationWestern Sahara: why Algeria supports the Sahrawi’s right to govern themselves  The Conversation

Hyundai speeds up Africa-Middle East drive with Algeria plant - KED GlobalHyundai speeds up Africa-Middle East drive with Algeria plant  KED Global

2026 World Cup (Q): Paulo Duarte unveils Guinea squad to face Algeria - Foot Africa2026 World Cup (Q): Paulo Duarte unveils Guinea squad to face Algeria  Foot Africa

MATCH FACTS: Algeria seek draw against Niger to advance to quarter-finals - cafonline.comMATCH FACTS: Algeria seek draw against Niger to advance to quarter-finals  cafonline.com

Algeria squeeze through to CHAN 2024 quarters after Niger stalemate - cafonline.comAlgeria squeeze through to CHAN 2024 quarters after Niger stalemate  cafonline.com

France officially ends visa-free privileges for Algerian diplomats as rift deepens - The North Africa PostFrance officially ends visa-free privileges for Algerian diplomats as rift deepens  The North Africa Post

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes Algeria's Tebessa province, local television says | World News - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesEarthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes Algeria's Tebessa province, local television says | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

Japan’s TICAD 9 exposes Algeria’s maneuvers over Polisario inclusion - The North Africa PostJapan’s TICAD 9 exposes Algeria’s maneuvers over Polisario inclusion  The North Africa Post

China to help upgrade Algerian iron ore mines - Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBIChina to help upgrade Algerian iron ore mines  Arabian Gulf Business Insight | AGBI

The US is determined to impose autonomy in the Sahara, while Algeria remains discreet - Yabiladi.comThe US is determined to impose autonomy in the Sahara, while Algeria remains discreet  Yabiladi.com

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

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes Algeria’s Tebessa province - The Indian ExpressEarthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes Algeria’s Tebessa province  The Indian Express

Algeria: Sonatrach commissions the Aïn Tsila gas complex - Financial AfrikAlgeria: Sonatrach commissions the Aïn Tsila gas complex  Financial Afrik

France suspends visa waiver agreement with Algeria - AtalayarFrance suspends visa waiver agreement with Algeria  Atalayar

France Officially Suspends Visa Exemption Agreement with Algeria for Diplomatic Passports - Morocco World NewsFrance Officially Suspends Visa Exemption Agreement with Algeria for Diplomatic Passports  Morocco World News

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northeastern Algeria - Anadolu AjansiMagnitude 5.8 earthquake strikes northeastern Algeria  Anadolu Ajansi

Guinea denied late as Algeria rescue point in CHAN Group C battle - cafonline.comGuinea denied late as Algeria rescue point in CHAN Group C battle  cafonline.com

Algeria Close to Signing Shale Gas Deals with Exxon and Chevron - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.comAlgeria Close to Signing Shale Gas Deals with Exxon and Chevron  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

France officially suspends bilateral deal with Algeria on diplomatic visas - middle-east-online.comFrance officially suspends bilateral deal with Algeria on diplomatic visas  middle-east-online.com

UAE expresses solidarity with Algeria, conveys condolences over victims of bus crash - Tribune IndiaUAE expresses solidarity with Algeria, conveys condolences over victims of bus crash  Tribune India

France opts for hardline approach in Algeria relations crisis - Le Monde.frFrance opts for hardline approach in Algeria relations crisis  Le Monde.fr

Morocco’s diplomatic rise exposes Algeria’s strategy of obstruction on Sahara issue - The North Africa PostMorocco’s diplomatic rise exposes Algeria’s strategy of obstruction on Sahara issue  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: Where is the President ? No Wonder Speculations Swirling ! - The North Africa PostAlgeria: Where is the President ? No Wonder Speculations Swirling !  The North Africa Post

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

The risks of a delayed transition for Algeria - eccoclimate.orgThe risks of a delayed transition for Algeria  eccoclimate.org

Why Algeria Champions Western Sahara’s Independence - Africa.comWhy Algeria Champions Western Sahara’s Independence  Africa.com

CHAN 2024: Guinea vs Algeria – How to Watch & Predicted Score - Morocco World NewsCHAN 2024: Guinea vs Algeria – How to Watch & Predicted Score  Morocco World News

Bus plunges into river in Algeria capital, killing 18 - Arab NewsBus plunges into river in Algeria capital, killing 18  Arab News

Algeria Squeeze Through to CHAN 2024 Quarters - beIN SPORTSAlgeria Squeeze Through to CHAN 2024 Quarters  beIN SPORTS

Algeria’s Gas Gambit: Desperate Bid to Sway US on Sahara Dispute - Morocco World NewsAlgeria’s Gas Gambit: Desperate Bid to Sway US on Sahara Dispute  Morocco World News

Algeria Nears Deals With Exxon and Chevron in Shale Gas Push - BloombergAlgeria Nears Deals With Exxon and Chevron in Shale Gas Push  Bloomberg

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

The forgotten Algerians of New Caledonia - Le Monde diplomatique - EnglishThe forgotten Algerians of New Caledonia  Le Monde diplomatique - English

Macron takes aim at Algerian officials in major diplomatic escalation - politico.euMacron takes aim at Algerian officials in major diplomatic escalation  politico.eu

'No Longer Represents Me...': Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Slams Former Manager Over Retirement Rumours - News18'No Longer Represents Me...': Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Slams Former Manager Over Retirement Rumours  News18

Mansouri Reaffirms Algeria’s Commitment to Supporting SADC Efforts - AL24 NewsMansouri Reaffirms Algeria’s Commitment to Supporting SADC Efforts  AL24 News

Anger in Algeria as 18 killed by bus plunge into river - thenationalnews.comAnger in Algeria as 18 killed by bus plunge into river  thenationalnews.com

Economic Statecraft as Geopolitical Strategy: New Dimensions of Moroccan-Algerian Rivalry - Carnegie Endowment for International PeaceEconomic Statecraft as Geopolitical Strategy: New Dimensions of Moroccan-Algerian Rivalry  Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

CHAN 2024: Sudan advance, to face Algeria in quarters - cecafaCHAN 2024: Sudan advance, to face Algeria in quarters  cecafa

Algeria Joins the Apostille Convention: A Landmark Step in Streamlining Global Documentation - ????? ???Algeria Joins the Apostille Convention: A Landmark Step in Streamlining Global Documentation  ????? ???

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

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

NESR secures multiple production services contracts for over US$ 100 million in Algeria and Libya - Libya HeraldNESR secures multiple production services contracts for over US$ 100 million in Algeria and Libya  Libya Herald

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

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

Algeria: “Shale gas for Sahara”, will the deal hold? - The North Africa PostAlgeria: “Shale gas for Sahara”, will the deal hold?  The North Africa Post

Italy and Algeria are considering joint construction of a DRI production plant - GMK CenterItaly and Algeria are considering joint construction of a DRI production plant  GMK Center

TICAD 2025: Algeria pledges commitment to establishing Africa as major economic power - aps.dzTICAD 2025: Algeria pledges commitment to establishing Africa as major economic power  aps.dz

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)

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

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

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

Highlights: Algeria 0-0 Niger in African Nations Championship - VAVEL.comHighlights: Algeria 0-0 Niger in African Nations Championship  VAVEL.com

Pipeline politics: Algeria, Italy and the great game in North Africa - IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiquesPipeline politics: Algeria, Italy and the great game in North Africa  IRIS - Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques

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

Algeria v Niger | Match Highlights | African Nations Championship (CHAN) - supersport.comAlgeria v Niger | Match Highlights | African Nations Championship (CHAN)  supersport.com

Algeria’s bus tragedy reveals rot beneath the surface - The North Africa PostAlgeria’s bus tragedy reveals rot beneath the surface  The North Africa Post

Algeria travel - Lonely PlanetAlgeria travel  Lonely Planet

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

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

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

Macron seeks to end visa exemptions for Algerian diplomats amid deportation row - France 24Macron seeks to end visa exemptions for Algerian diplomats amid deportation row  France 24

BOXING: World Boxing confirms screening tests for women’s World Championships fighters; Algeria’s Khelif has stopped for now - The Sports ExaminerBOXING: World Boxing confirms screening tests for women’s World Championships fighters; Algeria’s Khelif has stopped for now  The Sports Examiner

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

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

Co-hosts Uganda draw 3-3 with South Africa, Algeria qualify - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Co-hosts Uganda draw 3-3 with South Africa, Algeria qualify  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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

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

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

Algeria moves closer to landmark shale gas deals with Exxon, Chevron - Pumps AfricaAlgeria moves closer to landmark shale gas deals with Exxon, Chevron  Pumps Africa

Earthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes Algeria's Tebessa province, local television says - The Jerusalem PostEarthquake of 5.8 magnitude strikes Algeria's Tebessa province, local television says  The Jerusalem Post

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

5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts eastern Algeria - Latest news from Azerbaijan5.8-magnitude earthquake jolts eastern Algeria  Latest news from Azerbaijan

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

CHAN-2024: Algeria Held to a Draw by Guinea (1-1) - AL24 NewsCHAN-2024: Algeria Held to a Draw by Guinea (1-1)  AL24 News

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

Algeria’s startup Diar Dzair plans to sell shares on local bourse by end of 2025 - ZAWYAAlgeria’s startup Diar Dzair plans to sell shares on local bourse by end of 2025  ZAWYA

CHAN 2024 - Algeria vs South Africa: date, time, channels and head-to-head record - Foot AfricaCHAN 2024 - Algeria vs South Africa: date, time, channels and head-to-head record  Foot Africa

Gara Djebilet Iron Ore: Algeria, China Step Up Strategic Cooperation to Unlock Mining Giant - ????? ???Gara Djebilet Iron Ore: Algeria, China Step Up Strategic Cooperation to Unlock Mining Giant  ????? ???

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

Powerful 5.8 magnitude Earthquake hits Algeria - AnewZPowerful 5.8 magnitude Earthquake hits Algeria  AnewZ

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