Algeria
New 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
AlgeriaAlgerian wheat import reduction plan comes with risks
Algiers has said it will cut soft wheat imports by over one-third in the coming year to reduce foreign currency outflows
AlgeriaAlgerian protests will endure beyond planned election
The election campaign is underway, despite persistent and large-scale protests calling for reforms to take place first
AlgeriaAlgeria will forge ahead with foreign investment drive
A new hydrocarbons law and the 2020 budget have been passed, while the state oil firm and central bank have new heads
AlgeriaProspects for North Africa in 2020
Discontent over living standards will be a test for all countries, but some will address (or contain) this more easily
North AfricaJudges’ strike deal will bolster Algerian authorities
The judges’ union has agreed to end its strike after reaching an agreement with the government
AlgeriaEgypt-Israel gas ventures may look to replace Algeria
Egypt and Israel are pushing ahead with plans to export gas
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