Tag: Algeria
Corruption: Algeria imprisons Prime Minister Ouyahia
The Algerian Supreme Court has sent to prison former Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia, the latest chapter in an unprecedented anti-corruption…
Algeria’s July 4 Presidential election postponed indefinitely
Algeria’s constitutional council scrapped a presidential election planned for July 4 citing a lack of candidates, prolonging a period of…
Avoid economic instability during transition, IMF urges Algeria
Algeria needs to focus on avoiding economic instability during its political transition after the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, a…
Algeria fixes July 4 for presidential election
Algeria will hold presidential election on July 4, the interim presidency said on Wednesday. This comes after weeks of mass…
Algerian President Bouteflika, 81 years old, seeks re-election
Algeria’s ruling party FLN has picked President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as its candidate for the April 18 presidential election, party leader…
Mahrez brace books Algeria’s place at 2019 AFCON finals
Riyad Mahrez scored two stunning goals as former winners Algeria qualified for next year’s African Nations Cup finals on Sunday,…
‘Stop arbitrary expulsion of West African migrants’
The UN Special Rapporteur on Migration, Mr Felipe Morales, has called on Algeria to halt the collective expulsion of thousands…
German Chancellor visits Algeria to discuss migration, terror
German Chancellor Angela Merkel travelled to Algeria on Monday to discuss migration issues and how to combat terror.
Update: Death toll in Algeria’s military plane crash hits 257
At least 257 people have died after a military plane crashed in northern Algeria, the defence ministry says.
Counter Terrorism Financing: Algeria calls for “continental strategy” in Africa
Algeria on Monday urged African countries to draw up a continental strategy to counter terrorism financing in its different forms.
Nigeria escape World Cup dismissal, lose 3-point against Algeria
FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation for fielding an ineligible player in their World Cup qualifying encounter against Algeria,…
Zambia knock Algeria out of 2018 World Cup, mount pressure on Nigeria
Zambia beat Algeria 1-0 in Constantine to move within three points of Group B leaders Nigeria in African World Cup…
Zambia keeps World Cup hope alive, beat Algeria 3-1
A Brian Mwila brace helped Zambia keep their 2018 World Cup qualification dream alive with a 3-1 win over Algeria…
Ahmed Ouyahia named as new Algerian prime minister
Algeria’s presidency has named Ahmed Ouyahia as new prime minister, replacing Abdelmadjid Tebboune after just three months on the job,…
Algeria crash out of AFCON 2017
Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after failing to win a single game…