Algeria

Algerians want all old-regime figures to leave

Apr 12, 2019 17:12

Algerian police have tried but failed to break up protests taking place in the capital, Algiers, demanding the departure of all figures associated with the regime of ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Algerian protesters reject interim president

Apr 11, 2019 06:15

Thousands of Algerians have taken to the streets of the capital Algiers to protest against the appointment of the Speaker of the Upper House of Parliament, Abdelkader Bensalah, as interim president, whom they see as a leftover of the regime of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigns

Apr 03, 2019 07:00

Algeria's ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has announced his resignation with immediate effect, following months of protests against his rule.
Algeria probing 7 businessmen for corruption

Apr 01, 2019 16:25

Algerian authorities have seized the passports of seven businessmen under investigation over corruption allegations, the private Ennahar TV reported on Monday.
Algeria dismantles cabinet, appoints caretaker government

Apr 01, 2019 07:19

Algeria’s president has decided to relieve many ministers of their duties in the cabinet while appointing a caretaker government led by Prime Minister Noureddine Bedoui.
Million protesters march against Algeria’s Bouteflika

Mar 30, 2019 08:16

About one million people took to the streets of Algiers on Friday to demand the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, police officers at the scene said, in the biggest demonstration since unrest erupted six weeks ago.
Algeria’s top military official urges President Bouteflika’s dismissal

Mar 27, 2019 08:21

Algeria’s chief of military staff has called for a constitutional move that would end President Abdel Aziz Bouteflika’s rule before his term officially ends.
Algeria: Hundreds of thousands battle rain to protest Bouteflika

Mar 24, 2019 07:43

Hundreds of thousands of Algerians took the street of the capital Algiers on Friday, to demand the immediate resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.
Algeria: Bouteflika to step down after new vote

Mar 21, 2019 06:06

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will hand over power to a democratically elected successor after a new constitution is approved and a national conference is held, Deputy Prime Minister Ramtane Lamamra said on Wednesday.
Algerians take to streets again to protest Boteflika’s bid to stay in power

Mar 20, 2019 06:02

Algerians hold a fresh protest in the capital shortly after the country’s 82-year-old president said he will stay in power when his term expires next month.