Algiers
Algeria accuses groups it links to Morocco, Israel of setting wildfires
Middle East
August 19, 2021
Algeria accuses groups it links to Morocco, Israel of setting wildfires
ALGIERS, Aug 18 (Reuters) – Algeria on Wednesday blamed devastating wildfires this month on two groups it recently designated as…
After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears
Middle East
December 14, 2020
After battling virus, Algerian leader suddenly reappears
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Still recovering from COVID-19, Algeria’s president suddenly reappeared Sunday after nearly two months out of the…
Algeria votes on new constitution amid opposition boycott
Middle East
November 1, 2020
Algeria votes on new constitution amid opposition boycott
ALGIERS, Algeria (AP) — Algerians voted Sunday on whether to approve a revised constitution that imposes term limits, promises new…
Algeria eases coronavirus restrictions, including travel curbs and curfew
Middle East
August 8, 2020
Algeria eases coronavirus restrictions, including travel curbs and curfew
ALGIERS (Reuters) – Algeria said on Saturday it will further ease its coronavirus lockdown, including shortening an overnight curfew, lifting…
French forces kill leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
Middle East
June 6, 2020
French forces kill leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
French forces have killed the leader of Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Algerian Abdelmalek Droukdel, in northern Mali, France’s defence…
Algeria starts coronavirus test kits production
Middle East
May 12, 2020
Algeria starts coronavirus test kits production
ALGIERS (Reuters) — Algeria has started producing rapid test kits for the novel coronavirus, with a detection time of 15…
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…
Five people killed in stampede at Algiers rap concert
Middle East
August 23, 2019
Five people killed in stampede at Algiers rap concert
ALGIERS (Reuters) – At least five people were killed in a stampede at a packed rap concert in the Algerian…
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…