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August 19th, 2018 - 09:38 GMT

Terror Bomb Kill Child, Injures Several Others in Algeria

A terrorist bomb attack has killed one child and critically injured several others in the northern Algerian province of Bouira.

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika meeting with the French prime minister at his residence during an official visit. (AFP/ File)

August 13th, 2018 - 05:00 GMT

Algerian Media Starts Eyeing 2019 Elections, Bouteflika’s Uncertain Future

Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia slammed for his statement on terror. (AFP/ File Photo)

April 26th, 2018 - 01:00 GMT

South Algerians Lash Out at PM Terror Remarks As Affecting Tourism Economy

“This measure, like all those already taken for the benefit of our national identity in its triple Islamic, Arab and Amazigh component, will strengthen national unity and stability" (Shutterstock/File)

January 11th, 2018 - 05:00 GMT

For First Time, Algeria Issues Official Statement in Amazigh Language

Members of the Algerian National Liberation Front (FLN) gather at a party conference in the capital Algiers on April 28, 2017. (AFP/Ryad Kramdi)

April 29th, 2017 - 11:00 GMT

Algeria closes land borders ahead of parliamentary elections

The deal will create hundreds of jobs and will help save up to $2 billion in gas that can be made available for sale in international markets. (GE)

April 25th, 2017 - 02:07 GMT

GE signs $3B gas deal with Algeria's Sonelgaz, its largest ever

Supporters of Algerian President Abdelazziz Bouteflika gather during a political meeting ahead of the country's presidential election in 2014. (AFP/Farouk Batiche)

April 18th, 2017 - 04:59 GMT

Algeria: Dirty politics, corruption rock May 4 parliamentary elections

A general view taken on January 30, 2016 in Addis Ababa shows the 26th presidential summit of the African Union. (AFP/File)

February 1st, 2017 - 09:59 GMT

Why Morocco’s comeback is a blessing for the African Union

Tunisia military hunting 'armed groups' near Algeria border. (AFP/File)

July 17th, 2016 - 07:00 GMT

Algeria: Military killed 99 suspected extremists in 2016

Under Algerian law, foreign channels must broadcast their content from abroad but dozens of satellite television channels have been broadcasting news and social programs from Algeria. (Twitter)

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May 25th, 2016 - 08:00 GMT

Algeria clamps down on over 50 'illegal' private satellite channels

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon leaves a meeting about Western Sahara in arch 5, 2016, near a UN base in Bir-Lahlou, Algeria. (AFP/Farouk Batiche)

March 6th, 2016 - 08:36 GMT

UN Secretary General visits Algeria, discusses peacekeeping efforts

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been reshuffling the leadership in the national counterintelligence agency. (AFP/Alain Jocard)

November 23rd, 2015 - 03:00 GMT

Algeria’s former counter-terrorism head put on trial for ‘disobeying military orders’

Only two photos are known to exist of the elusive intelligence chief General Toufik. One journalist said "if you see his face, this is the last time you see someone in your life." (Twitter)

September 19th, 2015 - 01:23 GMT

The world's longest standing intelligence chief was just fired, here's four things about the 'God of Algeria'