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Algerian ex-president’s brother, others convicted: Reports
Middle East
September 25, 2019
Algerian ex-president’s brother, others convicted: Reports
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — An Algerian military court sentenced the brother of the country’s longtime former leader and two ex-intelligence…
Algerian PM to resign, paving way for vote after protracted protests
Middle East
September 11, 2019
Algerian PM to resign, paving way for vote after protracted protests
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algerian Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui will resign soon to pave the way for elections this year that…
Algerian economy creaks at the seams after six months of turmoil
Middle East
August 28, 2019
Algerian economy creaks at the seams after six months of turmoil
ALGIERS (Reuters) – On the face of it, Algeria’s state-dominated economy has weathered six months of turmoil well, with flightloads…
Algeria court detains former justice minister over alleged corruption
Middle East
August 23, 2019
Algeria court detains former justice minister over alleged corruption
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s Supreme Court on Thursday placed former justice minister Tayeb Louh in custody over alleged corruption under…
Algeria court orders former ministers held over corruption allegations: state TV
Middle East
August 6, 2019
Algeria court orders former ministers held over corruption allegations: state TV
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria’s supreme court on Monday ordered two former ministers to be taken into custody over suspected corruption…
In Algeria, conservatives weigh in against pressure for Western-style democracy
Middle East
June 17, 2019
In Algeria, conservatives weigh in against pressure for Western-style democracy
HAIZER, Algeria (Reuters) – While tens of thousands of Algerians have been gathering for four months in the capital to…
10th week of Algeria protests aim for ex-president’s brother
Middle East
April 26, 2019
10th week of Algeria protests aim for ex-president’s brother
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerians are massing for a 10th week of protests against their country’s ruling class, calling for…
Thousands protest against Algeria’s ruling elite
Middle East
April 26, 2019
Thousands protest against Algeria’s ruling elite
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Thousands of protesters demanding the departure of Algeria’s ruling elite rallied in Algiers for a tenth Friday.…
Algerian rights lawyer Mustapha Bouchachi, a leading voice for change
Middle East
April 16, 2019
Algerian rights lawyer Mustapha Bouchachi, a leading voice for change
Emotion filled the voice of Mustapha Bouchachi as the Algerian veteran lawyer and human rights activist recalled the peaceful mass…
Algerians cheer end of Bouteflika era but want broader change
Middle East
April 3, 2019
Algerians cheer end of Bouteflika era but want broader change
Flag-waving Algerians celebrated the resignation of ailing leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika after two decades in power, but vowed to keep protesting…