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Boualem Sansal appeals five-year prison sentence in Algeria

Boualem Sansal, the renowned Franco-Algerian author, has officially appealed his five-year prison sentence, as confirmed by his French lawyer, Me François Zimeray. Sansal has been incarcerated since November 16, 2024, following his conviction last week. Zimeray also urged for a "humanitarian......

France and Algeria rekindle diplomatic ties after tensions

Relations between France and Algeria have taken a new turn as both nations seek to mend a historically complex relationship marked by political strife. Following months of strained interactions, French President Emmanuel Macron and his Algerian counterpart, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, have agreed to reestablish......

Algeria urges Spain to reassess support for Morocco's Sahara autonomy plan

Algeria is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to persuade Spain to reconsider its backing of Morocco's autonomy plan for Sahara. During a recent meeting with Spain’s ambassador to Algeria, Fernando Moran, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s representative, Ibrahim Boughali, called......

Algerian writer Boualem Sansal sentenced to five years in prison

A court in Algeria has sentenced Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal to five years in prison, a decision made on Thursday, March 27. This ruling follows Sansal's detention since November and represents a lesser penalty than the ten years sought by the prosecution, according to an AFP correspondent......

Digital Dissent Surges in Algeria as #Manich_Rady Movement Calls for January Protests

A new wave of digital activism is sweeping across Algeria, with citizens mobilizing under the hashtag #Manich_Rady ("I'm Not Satisfied") to organize nationwide protests scheduled for January 1, 2025. The movement echoes the spirit of the 2019 Hirak protests that led to significant political......

Algeria Tightens Border Control: Visa Requirement for Moroccan Passport Holders Sparks Controversy

In a move that has heightened tensions between two North African neighbors, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has defended his government's decision to reinstate visa requirements for Moroccan passport holders. During a recent interview with local media, Tebboune cited "political and security......

Mali Accuses Algeria of Harboring Terrorists in Fiery UN Address

Mali's government spokesman, Colonel Abdoulaye Maiga, delivered a scathing rebuke to Algeria at the 79th Ordinary Session of the UN General Assembly in New York. The address marks a significant escalation in the already tense relationship between the two African nations. Maiga accused Algeria of......

Algerian Elections: Abdelmadjid Tebboune's Victory Confirmed with Overwhelming Majority

In a decisive move, Algeria's Constitutional Court has officially declared Abdelmadjid Tebboune as the winner of the recent presidential elections, solidifying his position with an impressive 84.4% of the vote. This announcement brings a sense of finality to the electoral process, which had been......

Abdelmadjid Tebboune Secures Second Term as Algeria's President Amid Reforms and Challenges

In a landmark decision reflecting the will of the Algerian people, incumbent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has emerged victorious in the recent presidential elections, securing a second term in office. The elections, held on April 10, 2024, saw Tebboune receive an overwhelming majority of the votes,......