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The current nightmare of President Emmanuel Macron is Algeria, a French top official told weekly media, Obs. The source, who asked not to be named, told Obs that Macron is not troubled by the yellow vests’ demonstrations that have been going on for months, a new financial crisis, a cybersecurity from Russia or an American […]
Tunisia’s President Beji Caid Essebsi Monday brought support to protests in Algeria against the candidacy of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika for a fifth mandate. Thousands of Algerians have been demonstrating across various provinces and in some European capitals against the candidacy of 82-year old Bouteflika for a fifth term in office. Demonstrations took place during previous […]
The Algerian President will travel Sunday to Switzerland, Geneva, for “routine” medical checkup, his office said in a statement that comes amid growing national protest against his candidacy for a fifth term in office. The statement said Abdelaziz Bouteflika will fly out for Geneva on Feb.24 for a short stay during which he will undergo […]
Algeria has earned a notoriety for being one of the worst countries for doing business in the world, due in part to unfriendly regulations that thwart foreign investors. But that law is likely to change as an economic crisis bites with dwindling oil reserves and rising unemployment, fueling unrest and dissent across the country. Industry […]
Algeria’s Prime Minister, Ahmed Ouyahia, is expected to reveal national oil company Sonatrach’s 2030 plan when he presents the country’s general policy statement to parliament on February 25. According to a document published on the Premier’s website, the country’s general policy will focus on oil and gas exploration, power generation and renewable energy. Algeria has […]
Retired General and candidate for the April presidential elections has lost the head of his campaign team, who accused the presidential hopeful of improvisation and ‘solo’ acting. Hmida Layachi, a journalist, announced on a facebook post that he was leaving his job as campaign chief of Ali Ghediri, a retired General and former director of […]
The Algerian government has expelled Agence France Press (AFP) bureau Chief in Algiers after they accused the news agency for being biased following the publication of a story titled “Algeria has chosen to write its future with an ailing president”. The story dealt with President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s ambition to rule the North African country for […]
Thousands of Algerian protesters staged demonstrations in several provinces over the weekend to express their opposition to the candidacy of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika for a 5th term in April election. Mass rallies were organized in the provinces of Bejaia, Khorata, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Tizi Ouzou and other cities. The protesters voiced their discontent and anger […]
An Algerian student at the Ziania medical school was killed last week in the campus residence because he was allegedly “gay”. The assailants smeared the wall with his blood, writing: “He is gay”, reports say. Assil Belalta was found dead Sunday in his residence, in Ben Aknoun, a district outside the Algerian capital, Algiers. The […]
India-based conglomerate Larsen & Toubro has signed an agreement with Algerian state-owned Sonatrach to develop three new gas treatment and compression plants on pre-existing gas fields in the North African nation. The agreement comprises detailed engineering studies, supply management of materials for the construction, trials and commissioning, training of personnel and operational assistance. The plant […]