News: Algeria

We have started to collect the most important news related to Algeria in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

World news related to Algeria – overview

• 1. by date ↓
• 2. by title ↑

• December 29th 2020 – April 3rd 2019
• April 3rd 2019 – September 12th 2018
• July 13th 2018 – July 10th 2016
• June 19th 2016 – April 8th 2015
• February 26th 2015 – September 25th 2014
• September 24th 2014 – March 22nd 2014
• February 22nd 2014 – May 28th 2013
• May 27th 2013 – January 21st 2013
• January 21st 2013 – January 18th 2013
• January 17th 2013 – July 28th 2012
• July 18th 2012 – October 23rd 2011
• October 2nd 2011 – February 12th 2011
• February 12th 2011 – June 19th 2010
• June 18th 2010 – January 28th 2010
• January 28th 2010 – November 13th 2009
• November 13th 2009 – February 23rd 2009
• February 21st 2009 – June 9th 2008
• June 6th 2008 – September 21st 2007
• September 14th 2007 – February 13th 2007
• January 30th 2007 – March 18th 2006
• March 4th 2006 – November 17th 2005

Algeria: news

Algerian President Tebboune returns after Covid treatment in Germany

Tuesday, December 29th 2020, 20:20
related countries: Germany

Abdelmadjid Tebboune had been receiving coronavirus treatment in Germany for two months.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

The tale of Algeria's stolen cannon and France's cockerel

Saturday, October 10th 2020, 23:50
related countries: France
related places: Algiers

Hopes grow that a gigantic weapon stolen after the invasion of Algiers in 1830 may soon be returned.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Chaïma: Algeria women protest over teen's rape and murder

Thursday, October 8th 2020, 19:14

The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algeria's lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus

Saturday, August 29th 2020, 23:17

Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algerian singer Hamid Cheriet - Idir - dies in France at 70

Sunday, May 3rd 2020, 8:25
related countries: France

The president of Algeria pays tribute by calling the Berber singer an icon of Algerian art.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algeria election: Thousands march to protest in Algiers

Thursday, December 12th 2019, 18:10
related places: Algiers

People in countrywide protests have long called for a new kind of politics, not just a new president.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algeria elections: 'Why I give up my weekends to protest'

Wednesday, December 11th 2019, 0:34

Algerian students put their lives on hold as they call for a poll boycott and complete political change.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Raja Meziane: Algerian unsigned singer becomes sound of revolution

Wednesday, October 23rd 2019, 23:11

In an emotional interview, Raja Meziane recounts how exile from Algeria led to unexpected success.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algerian leader sentenced to 15 years

Wednesday, September 25th 2019, 13:33

Said Bouteflika was accused of conspiring against the state as people protested against his brother.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algeria hospital fire kills eight infants

Tuesday, September 24th 2019, 14:11

Eleven babies and more than 100 women are rescued after the blaze breaks out in a maternity ward.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Said Bouteflika: Brother of deposed Algerian leader goes on trial

Monday, September 23rd 2019, 15:33

Said Bouteflika and two former secret service chiefs are accused of conspiring against the state.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algeria culture minister quits after concert stampede

Sunday, August 25th 2019, 9:49
related countries: France
related places: Algiers

Five young fans of popular French-based rapper Soolking were killed in a stadium in Algiers.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Soolking: Stampede at Algeria rap concert 'kills at least five'

Friday, August 23rd 2019, 8:49
related places: Algiers

Fans had gathered to see rapper Soolking perform in Algiers when the stampede happened, reports say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Africa Cup of Nations: Algeria beat Senegal to win final

Friday, July 19th 2019, 22:00
related countries: Egypt, Senegal
related places: Cairo

Algeria win the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time as a freak early goal secures a 1-0 win against Senegal in Cairo.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Could Morocco see the next uprising, after Sudan and Algeria?

Thursday, June 27th 2019, 0:02
related countries: Sudan

Half of Moroccans asked by a major BBC Arabic survey say they want immediate political change.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algeria elections planned for 4 July 'impossible', authorities say

Sunday, June 2nd 2019, 11:47

Anti-government protests have continued in Algeria despite the long-time president resigning.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Anger over death of Algeria hunger-striking activist Kamel Eddine Fekhar

Wednesday, May 29th 2019, 12:40

The Berber activist endured great suffering and neglect since his detention in March, his lawyer says.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Algeria protests: 'Bouteflika’s brother arrested'

Saturday, May 4th 2019, 18:34

The brother of the former Algerian president and two former generals have been arrested, reports say.
Read the full article » | View on the map »

How Algeria's army sacrificed a president

Friday, April 5th 2019, 23:40

Algeria's president and the head of the army were close so why did the army cut the president loose?
Read the full article » | View on the map »

Abdelaziz Bouteflika: Algerian leader resigns amid protests

Wednesday, April 3rd 2019, 11:20

Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 82, makes a rare appearance on state TV to hand in his resignation.
Read the full article » | View on the map »