Algeria

Country Algeria
Capital Algiers
Continent Africa
Currency Algerian dinar(DZD)
Languages Arabic

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Introduction

After more than a century of rule by France, Algerians fought through much of the 1950s to achieve independence in 1962. Algeria's primary political party, the National Liberation Front (FLN), has dominated politics ever since. Many Algerians in the subsequent generation were not satisfied, however, and moved to counter the FLN's centrality in Algerian politics. The surprising first round success of the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) in the December 1991 balloting spurred the Algerian army to intervene and postpone the second round of elections to prevent what the secular elite feared would be an extremist-led government from assuming power. The army began a crackdown on the FIS that spurred FIS supporters to begin attacking government targets. The government later allowed elections featuring pro-government and moderate religious-based parties, but this did not appease the activists who progressively widened their attacks. The fighting escalated into an insurgency, which saw intense fighting between 1992-98 resulting in over 100,000 deaths - many attributed to indiscriminate massacres of villagers by extremists. The government gained the upper hand by the late-1990s and FIS's armed wing, the Islamic Salvation Army, disbanded in January 2000. Abdelaziz BOUTEFLIKA, with the backing of the military, won the presidency in 1999 in an election widely viewed as fraudulent and was reelected in a landslide victory in 2004. BOUTEFLIKA was overwhelmingly reelected to a third term in 2009 after the government amended the constitution in 2008 to remove presidential term limits. Longstanding problems continue to face BOUTEFLIKA, including large-scale unemployment, a shortage of housing, unreliable electrical and water supplies, government inefficiencies and corruption, and the continuing activities of extremist militants. The Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat (GSPC) in 2006 merged with al-Qai'da to form al-Qai'da in the Lands of the Islamic Maghreb, which has launched an ongoing series of kidnappings and bombings - including high-profile, mass-casualty suicide attacks targeting the Algerian Government and Western interests.

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Algeria - CIA World Fact Book
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When, where, and how to watch IPL 2024 online LIVE in Algeria - The Times of IndiaWhen, where, and how to watch IPL 2024 online LIVE in Algeria  The Times of India

Morocco confiscating Algerian properties in Rabat - Middle East MonitorMorocco confiscating Algerian properties in Rabat  Middle East Monitor

Lingering Tensions Intensify as Algeria accuses Morocco of Real Estate 'Provocation' - Morocco World NewsLingering Tensions Intensify as Algeria accuses Morocco of Real Estate 'Provocation'  Morocco World News

Algeria Condemns Morocco's Attempt to Confiscate its Embassy Properties in Rabat - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishAlgeria Condemns Morocco's Attempt to Confiscate its Embassy Properties in Rabat  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Algeria Accuses Morocco of Real Estate Expropriation, Threatens Response to Alleged 'Provocation' - Morocco World NewsAlgeria Accuses Morocco of Real Estate Expropriation, Threatens Response to Alleged 'Provocation'  Morocco World News

Algeria Accuses UAE, Israel of Conspiring with Morocco in Sahel and Western Sahara - Morocco World NewsAlgeria Accuses UAE, Israel of Conspiring with Morocco in Sahel and Western Sahara  Morocco World News

Algeria inaugurates world’s third-largest mosque ahead of Ramadan - Al Jazeera EnglishAlgeria inaugurates world’s third-largest mosque ahead of Ramadan  Al Jazeera English

US vetoes Algerian resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza - UN NewsUS vetoes Algerian resolution demanding immediate ceasefire in Gaza  UN News

Croatia ease to win over Algeria - IHFCroatia ease to win over Algeria  IHF

How to watch IPL 2024 live in Algeria: Here's your complete guide - The Economic TimesHow to watch IPL 2024 live in Algeria: Here's your complete guide  The Economic Times

Algeria president congratulates Putin on his re-election - Middle East MonitorAlgeria president congratulates Putin on his re-election  Middle East Monitor

Algeria Flood 2024 - DREF operation (MDRDZ010) - Algeria - ReliefWebAlgeria Flood 2024 - DREF operation (MDRDZ010) - Algeria  ReliefWeb

Riyad Mahrez asks to be left out of Algeria squad for friendlies against Bolivia, South Africa - Arab NewsRiyad Mahrez asks to be left out of Algeria squad for friendlies against Bolivia, South Africa  Arab News

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Algeria country profile - BBC.comAlgeria country profile  BBC.com

Algeria: Riyad Mahrez will not play in FIFA series friendly matches - Africanews EnglishAlgeria: Riyad Mahrez will not play in FIFA series friendly matches  Africanews English

Sonelgaz And Renewable Energy Development Center Sign Cooperation Agreements In Algeria - SolarQuarterSonelgaz And Renewable Energy Development Center Sign Cooperation Agreements In Algeria  SolarQuarter

Algerian filmmakers who offend 'national values' and religion threatened with jail - Le MondeAlgerian filmmakers who offend 'national values' and religion threatened with jail  Le Monde

Algeria's OAIC tenders for small port delivery wheat - AgriCensusAlgeria's OAIC tenders for small port delivery wheat  AgriCensus

Austria set up Paris 2024 duel with Germany after seeing off Algeria - IHFAustria set up Paris 2024 duel with Germany after seeing off Algeria  IHF

Algeria, Egypt, Saudi to host FIFA's new friendly series - Middle East MonitorAlgeria, Egypt, Saudi to host FIFA's new friendly series  Middle East Monitor

The Consortium of NGOs supporting the Saharawi refugee population in Tindouf camps (Algeria) for nearly five ... - ReliefWebThe Consortium of NGOs supporting the Saharawi refugee population in Tindouf camps (Algeria) for nearly five ...  ReliefWeb

Germany tested against Algeria, come through in the end - IHFGermany tested against Algeria, come through in the end  IHF

Controversy in France over Statue Commemorating Soldier Famous for Torturing Algerians - Asharq Al-awsat - EnglishControversy in France over Statue Commemorating Soldier Famous for Torturing Algerians  Asharq Al-awsat - English

Algeria's Sonelgaz awards 3 GW of solar projects – pv magazine International - pv magazine InternationalAlgeria's Sonelgaz awards 3 GW of solar projects – pv magazine International  pv magazine International

New Study Suggests Ways to Boost Algeria's Disaster Resilience - World Bank GroupNew Study Suggests Ways to Boost Algeria's Disaster Resilience  World Bank Group

Where could the escalation between Algeria and Morocco lead? - Middle East MonitorWhere could the escalation between Algeria and Morocco lead?  Middle East Monitor

Mozambique to receive support from Algeria in anti-terror fight - Africanews EnglishMozambique to receive support from Algeria in anti-terror fight  Africanews English

SwitchMed in Algeria - UNEPSwitchMed in Algeria  UNEP

Ceramica Cleopatra's Ahmed Kendouci receives Algeria call-up - KingFutCeramica Cleopatra's Ahmed Kendouci receives Algeria call-up  KingFut

Algeria's OAIC tenders for April shipment durum wheat - AgriCensusAlgeria's OAIC tenders for April shipment durum wheat  AgriCensus

The "Algerian Connection": Lessons Learned from Covering the Iran Hostage Crisis • Stimson Center - Stimson CenterThe "Algerian Connection": Lessons Learned from Covering the Iran Hostage Crisis • Stimson Center  Stimson Center

Algeria Vows to Retaliate Against Morocco’s Plan to Annex Old Embassy - BloombergAlgeria Vows to Retaliate Against Morocco’s Plan to Annex Old Embassy  Bloomberg

Algeria: Vladimir Petkovic ready for new challenge as head coach - Africanews EnglishAlgeria: Vladimir Petkovic ready for new challenge as head coach  Africanews English

Algeria hosts key energy summit amidst shifting dynamics - Africanews EnglishAlgeria hosts key energy summit amidst shifting dynamics  Africanews English

Algeria to London: How a Rolex Ripper trail was exposed across four countries - The NationalAlgeria to London: How a Rolex Ripper trail was exposed across four countries  The National

Continuing the Diversification Effort - World Bank GroupContinuing the Diversification Effort  World Bank Group

Algeria - European Commission - European UnionAlgeria - European Commission  European Union

Algeria awards 3 GW of solar projects - Renewables NowAlgeria awards 3 GW of solar projects  Renewables Now

Strengthening the Sustainability & Climate Resilience of Algeria's Forests - World Bank GroupStrengthening the Sustainability & Climate Resilience of Algeria's Forests  World Bank Group

Africa’s largest mosque inaugurated in Algeria after years of delays - The GuardianAfrica’s largest mosque inaugurated in Algeria after years of delays  The Guardian

Algeria's Black Market for Foreign Currency Underlines Its Economic Woes - Voice of America - VOA NewsAlgeria's Black Market for Foreign Currency Underlines Its Economic Woes  Voice of America - VOA News

Marnia Lazreg, Muslim Scholar Who Critiqued the Veil, Is Dead at 83 - The New York TimesMarnia Lazreg, Muslim Scholar Who Critiqued the Veil, Is Dead at 83  The New York Times

Algerian Activist Keeps Up Fight from Abroad - Human Rights WatchAlgerian Activist Keeps Up Fight from Abroad  Human Rights Watch

World Report 2024: Algeria - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Algeria  Human Rights Watch

Algeria Signs Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029 - International Atomic Energy AgencyAlgeria Signs Third Country Programme Framework (CPF) for 2024-2029  International Atomic Energy Agency

Algeria | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateAlgeria | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Algeria: Inside Africa's biggest mosque - BBC.comAlgeria: Inside Africa's biggest mosque  BBC.com

Algeria: Five years after Hirak protest movement repressive clampdown continues unabated - Amnesty InternationalAlgeria: Five years after Hirak protest movement repressive clampdown continues unabated  Amnesty International

Algeria condemns Morocco's attempt to confiscate embassy assets - The NationalAlgeria condemns Morocco's attempt to confiscate embassy assets  The National

Algeria starts buying milling wheat in 2 port tender, traders say - XMAlgeria starts buying milling wheat in 2 port tender, traders say  XM

What the French evisceration of Algeria has to do with Gaza today - Responsible StatecraftWhat the French evisceration of Algeria has to do with Gaza today  Responsible Statecraft

Bir Reeba North, the photovoltaic park in Algeria - iHeniBir Reeba North, the photovoltaic park in Algeria  iHeni

Diplomatic Bluebook | 3 The Situation in North Africa(Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco) - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of JapanDiplomatic Bluebook | 3 The Situation in North Africa(Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco)  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

The French Algerians moving to Algeria ‘seeking freedom, opportunity’ - Al Jazeera EnglishThe French Algerians moving to Algeria ‘seeking freedom, opportunity’  Al Jazeera English

Algerian Officials Inaugurate the Largest Mosque in Africa - Smithsonian MagazineAlgerian Officials Inaugurate the Largest Mosque in Africa  Smithsonian Magazine

Algerian Property Expropriation In Rabat: Morocco's Rebuttal To Allegations - The News AgencyAlgerian Property Expropriation In Rabat: Morocco's Rebuttal To Allegations  The News Agency

Israel should learn from French mistakes in Algeria - Al Jazeera EnglishIsrael should learn from French mistakes in Algeria  Al Jazeera English

Algeria Overview: Development news, research, data - World Bank GroupAlgeria Overview: Development news, research, data  World Bank Group

End of mission statement: Country visit to Algeria, 25 November – 5 December 2023, Ms. Mary Lawlor, Special ... - ReliefWebEnd of mission statement: Country visit to Algeria, 25 November – 5 December 2023, Ms. Mary Lawlor, Special ...  ReliefWeb

Iran's president discusses Gaza with Algerian counterpart, Algeria's presidency says - ReutersIran's president discusses Gaza with Algerian counterpart, Algeria's presidency says  Reuters

Algeria: December 2024 Elections - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesAlgeria: December 2024 Elections  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

Repressions grow in Algeria, is freedom of speech in danger? - Al Jazeera EnglishRepressions grow in Algeria, is freedom of speech in danger?  Al Jazeera English

Algeria inaugurates Africa's largest mosque after years of political delays and cost overruns - The Associated PressAlgeria inaugurates Africa's largest mosque after years of political delays and cost overruns  The Associated Press

Algeria: Halt Assault on Fundamental Freedoms - Human Rights WatchAlgeria: Halt Assault on Fundamental Freedoms  Human Rights Watch

Algeria is in the spotlight as leaders of gas producing countries convene for summit - The Associated PressAlgeria is in the spotlight as leaders of gas producing countries convene for summit  The Associated Press

Algeria gears up for election year with aging president, opposition that is yet to offer challenger - Africanews EnglishAlgeria gears up for election year with aging president, opposition that is yet to offer challenger  Africanews English

What does satellite imagery tell us about Algeria's economy? - World BankWhat does satellite imagery tell us about Algeria's economy?  World Bank

The diplomatic crisis between Morocco and Algeria worsens - Le journal de l'AfriqueThe diplomatic crisis between Morocco and Algeria worsens  Le journal de l'Afrique

Algeria, Lotfi Nezzar's fortune in Spain estimated at 300 million euros - Atalayar ENAlgeria, Lotfi Nezzar's fortune in Spain estimated at 300 million euros  Atalayar EN

Algeria condemns US-British airstrikes in Yemen as 'dangerous escalation' - Anadolu AgencyAlgeria condemns US-British airstrikes in Yemen as 'dangerous escalation'  Anadolu Agency

Algeria: Embracing Favorable Winds to Foster Robust and Diversified Growth - World Bank GroupAlgeria: Embracing Favorable Winds to Foster Robust and Diversified Growth  World Bank Group

Algeria invests in stronger families for a more resilient society - UNODCAlgeria invests in stronger families for a more resilient society  UNODC

Algeria Takes a Seat on the UN Security Council - The Washington InstituteAlgeria Takes a Seat on the UN Security Council  The Washington Institute

Morocco, Algeria and the Western Mediterranean tension game – Economy and ecology - IPS JournalMorocco, Algeria and the Western Mediterranean tension game – Economy and ecology  IPS Journal

For Peace in the Sahel, Can the U.S. Work with Algeria? - United States Institute of PeaceFor Peace in the Sahel, Can the U.S. Work with Algeria?  United States Institute of Peace

Why are Algeria's allegations regarding a supposed real estate 'confiscation' are unfounded? – The North Africa Post - The North Africa PostWhy are Algeria's allegations regarding a supposed real estate 'confiscation' are unfounded? – The North Africa Post  The North Africa Post

Stellantis starts the expansion of the Fiat plant in Algeria - Agenzia NovaStellantis starts the expansion of the Fiat plant in Algeria  Agenzia Nova

Technical Working Group of the AFRA Agreement Meet in Algeria to Prepare Regional Cooperative Framework - International Atomic Energy AgencyTechnical Working Group of the AFRA Agreement Meet in Algeria to Prepare Regional Cooperative Framework  International Atomic Energy Agency

Joint press statement: EU – Algeria high-level energy dialogue - EnergyJoint press statement: EU – Algeria high-level energy dialogue  Energy

Algeria condemns 'brutal' Israeli airstrikes on Gaza - Anadolu AgencyAlgeria condemns 'brutal' Israeli airstrikes on Gaza  Anadolu Agency

Profile of Algeria team for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations - ReutersProfile of Algeria team for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  Reuters

Türkiye, Algeria sign 13 deals to boost bilateral cooperation - XinhuaTürkiye, Algeria sign 13 deals to boost bilateral cooperation  Xinhua

Algeria calls on UNSC members to reject any attempt to expel Palestinians from their homeland - Anadolu AgencyAlgeria calls on UNSC members to reject any attempt to expel Palestinians from their homeland  Anadolu Agency

News / Carriers caught in Algeria-Morocco flare up - theloadstar.comNews / Carriers caught in Algeria-Morocco flare up  theloadstar.com

Africa's largest mosque officially opens in Algeria - Art NewspaperAfrica's largest mosque officially opens in Algeria  Art Newspaper

Algeria vs Bolivia - Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips, 22/03/2024 - Ghanasoccernet.comAlgeria vs Bolivia - Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips, 22/03/2024  Ghanasoccernet.com

Algeria: Freedom of Association, Assembly Under Attack - Human Rights WatchAlgeria: Freedom of Association, Assembly Under Attack  Human Rights Watch

France’s foreign policy dilemma: Morocco vs. Algeria - Geopolitical Intelligence Services AGFrance’s foreign policy dilemma: Morocco vs. Algeria  Geopolitical Intelligence Services AG

Algeria Demands That U.N. Enforce ICJ Gaza Ruling - Foreign PolicyAlgeria Demands That U.N. Enforce ICJ Gaza Ruling  Foreign Policy

Algeria Fire 2023: DREF Operation No. MDRDZ009 - Algeria - ReliefWebAlgeria Fire 2023: DREF Operation No. MDRDZ009 - Algeria  ReliefWeb

A society behind bars: the effects of Algeria's widespread crackdown on human rights - Amnesty InternationalA society behind bars: the effects of Algeria's widespread crackdown on human rights  Amnesty International

Polisario at the heart of talks between France and Algeria - Yabiladi in EnglishPolisario at the heart of talks between France and Algeria  Yabiladi in English

02 An overview of the welfare state in Algeria - Chatham House02 An overview of the welfare state in Algeria  Chatham House

I took my toddler to Algeria – and we were welcomed warmly everywhere - The GuardianI took my toddler to Algeria – and we were welcomed warmly everywhere  The Guardian

Jet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria - BBC.comJet ski tourists shot dead off coast of Algeria  BBC.com

Algeria reportedly buys new Chinese WJ700 drones - defence-blog.comAlgeria reportedly buys new Chinese WJ700 drones  defence-blog.com

Algeria to allow Morocco flights after quake despite bad ties - ReutersAlgeria to allow Morocco flights after quake despite bad ties  Reuters

Algeria: Mila Earthquake - Final Report DREF Operation n° MDRDZ005 - Algeria - ReliefWebAlgeria: Mila Earthquake - Final Report DREF Operation n° MDRDZ005 - Algeria  ReliefWeb

Algeria pushes UN Security Council to demand Gaza ceasefire - ReutersAlgeria pushes UN Security Council to demand Gaza ceasefire  Reuters