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July 18, 2023

China, Algeria to step up cooperation on security, defense

Algeria and China have upgraded their ties from being longtime trade partners. The two nations will start cooperating on security and defense to fight extremist terrorist groups.

March 24, 2023

Algerian ambassador returning to France after diplomatic spat

Algerian Ambassador to France Said Moussi will return to Paris following a diplomatic spat with the nation, President Emmanuel Macron's office said Friday.

February 23, 2023

Algeria disbands reform group that helped depose ex-president

Algerian authorities forcibly dissolved a pro-democracy reformist group whose protests helped remove longtime President Abdelaziz Bouteflika from power in 2019.

February 10, 2023

Former Algerian president's brother gets 12 years for corruption

Said Bouteflika, brother of late Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, was sentenced to 12 years in prison after being convicted of corruption.

January 24, 2023

Algeria's army chief on official discreet visit to France

Algeria's army chief is on an official discreet visit to France for the first time in over six decades. The French president wants to make peace after France’s 132 year colonial history.

April 2, 2019

Algeria president Bouteflika steps down after weeks of protests, army pressure

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika stepped down on Tuesday after 20 years in office, and six weeks of massive nationwide protests.