Algeria
Maghreb leaders face a growing challenge from unions
The whole region is witnessing discontent over socio-economic conditions and disenfranchisement with the political elite
North AfricaAlgerian election will fail to resolve the crisis
The country is holding a presidential election today despite ongoing protests
AlgeriaAide’s arrest bodes poorly for former Algerian premier
A member of Ali Benflis’s team has been jailed for espionage, while two other former prime ministers have been sentenced
AlgeriaMajor Algerian graft trial aims to placate opposition
A trial of high-profile former officials and businessmen accused of corruption during the Bouteflika years has begun
AlgeriaEuropean support for Algerian protests could backfire
The European Parliament has adopted a resolution criticising the government and supporting opposition demands
AlgeriaDrivers of Algerian protests pose long-term challenges
Demographics, climate change and declining hydrocarbon revenues are all factors in the growing sense of discontent
AlgeriaNew Algerian governorates aim to ease discontent
The government has announced that ten new governorates will be created, pending parliamentary approval
AlgeriaAlgeria will step up warnings over instability in Mali
Islamic State has claimed a rare attack against army forces, saying it killed eight soldiers in the south
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