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Algeria

Algeria is a country in North Africa on the Mediterranean coast. Its capital and most populous city is Algiers.

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April 13, 2026

Pope Leo opens Africa trip in Algeria

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Pope Leo waves on the staircase of his plane before leaving Angola

Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip

Pope Leo stresses importance of dialogue on Africa trip

During a visit to Africa, Pope Leo XIV criticized war, corruption and inequality, urging leaders to put people first.
ReligionApril 23, 2026
The Giado concentration camp in Libya 1942-1943.

'Trauma still felt': North African Jews and the Holocaust

'Trauma still felt': North African Jews and the Holocaust

North African Jews experienced death, forced labor, hunger and looting of their property by Nazi Germany and its allies.
HistoryJanuary 27, 2026
French and Algerian flags fly together in Algiers, Algeria

AfricaLink News: December 24

AfricaLink News: December 24

+Algeria declares French colonial rule a crime+ Christmas brings Muslims and Christians together in Cameroon+
PoliticsDecember 24, 202504:48 min
A Sahrawi woman holds a Polisario Front's flag in the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

UN backing of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara draws ire

UN backing of Morocco's claim to Western Sahara draws ire

The recent UN decision has raised fears of renewed conflict over Africa's longest-running territorial dispute.
PoliticsNovember 2, 202502:31 min
A Sahrawi man walks on the patio of a closed school in Bir Lahlou, Western Sahara

New UK support boosts Morocco's claim on Western Sahara

New UK support boosts Morocco's claim on Western Sahara

London supports Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara. The diplomatic success for Rabat is a loss for Algeria.
PoliticsJune 6, 2025
President of France Emmanuel Macron (left) speaks with President of Algeria Abdelmadjid Tebboune (right)

French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis

French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis

France and Algeria do not agree on many things. After a kidnapping, diplomatic pressure is mounting.
PoliticsApril 16, 2025
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People walk past election posters ahead of the presidential election

Algeria election brings little hope for political change

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's reelection would suit the international community but do little for Algeria's problems.
PoliticsSeptember 5, 2024
Russian servicemen fire a multiple rocket launch system

Russia pushes military diplomacy in Africa amid Ukraine war

The war in Ukraine exposes the risks to African nations of relying on Russian weapons and mercenaries.
PoliticsNovember 17, 2022
A member of a rebel militia in Libya

Why Russia exports arms to Africa

Along with natural resources, arms exports are a key component of Russia's economy — and are set to be for a long time.
PoliticsMay 29, 2020
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