Algeria
Algeria tries to rein in protests before elections
Demonstrations have been growing since February despite government pledges to hold general elections in June
AlgeriaAlgeria could start limited foreign deployments
Amendments to the constitution in November allow Algiers to deploy troops abroad
AlgeriaNorth Africa COVID-19 waves will strain health sectors
North African countries are bracing for another COVID-19 wave
EgyptMorocco leads by far North Africa vaccine roll-outs
Vaccine roll-outs have been slow in most of North Africa, except Morocco, which has seen rare success
North AfricaCOVID-19 control will be slow for most of North Africa
Most North African countries, except Morocco, are in the early stages of vaccination or have not even begun
North AfricaNew Algerian polls will not address protest demands
Protests demanding democratic reforms have gathered pace since mid-February despite the promise of elections
AlgeriaAlgiers will try to show it is on protesters' side
Thousands of people turned out to demonstrate on the second anniversary of the 'Hirak' protests
AlgeriaAlgerian authorities could weaken protest movement
The president has announced a partial reshuffle, called for new elections and pardoned dozens of activists
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