Algeria
Algiers 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
AlgeriaAlgeria may lose out from US Maghreb policy
Libyan instability and recognition of Moroccan claims to Western Sahara will test US policy in the Maghreb
United StatesDip in Russian arms exports will pass after pandemic
Russian arms exports fell by 15% last year but officials promise sales are deferred, not cancelled
RussiaTebboune moves suggest worries about Algeria's public
The president returned to Algeria on February 13 from a second medical absence in Germany and dove into several meetings
AlgeriaVaccine impact in North Africa is many months away
North African countries have been announcing vaccine deals and giving tentative start dates for immunisations
North AfricaRisks and opportunities 2021: Middle East/North Africa
COVID-19-driven economic turmoil is unlikely to translate into political change
Middle EastAlgeria vaccine roll-out is likely to be slow
Algiers announced that it has ordered Russian vaccines, just as its president returned from a two-month COVID absence
Algeria
