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Algeria: Bouteflika fires Chief of Intelligence service

The Algerian presidency announced Sunday the “retirement” of the head of Algerian intelligence services (DRS) General Mohamed Mediène nick-named “Toufik”. Abdelaziz Bouteflika, Head of State and Minister of National Defense “has put an end to the functions of the Head of Intelligence Department, occupied by General Mohamed Mediene who has retired,” a statement by the […]

Moroccan embassy in Tunis cancels National Day Function

The Moroccan embassy in Tunis has cancelled the function planned for July 30 to celebrate Throne Day following the passing away of President Béji Caïd Essebsi. The move was made at the instructions of King Mohammed VI in compassion with brotherly Tunisia, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement. King Mohammed VI, who has been […]

Algeria’s long-ruling FLN wins unpopular legislative elections

Algeria’s FLN, which has offered the military regime a civilian curtain since independence, has won parliamentary elections which were largely boycotted. With a turnout at 23%, the FLN won 105 seats which is still far from the 204 needed to secure a majority. Islamist MSP won 64 and another coalition party the RND received 57 […]