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Algeria Frees Opposition Figure Nekkaz After Vow to Quit Politics
Following his announcement earlier this month that he would leave politics, an activist and businessman from Algeria Rachid…
Tunisians Await Election For ‘Powerless’ Parliament on Saturday
Tunisians are to vote Saturday on a parliament largely stripped of its powers, the final pillar of a…
UNSC Holds Closed Door Session Over MINURSO
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) held on Monday closed consultations, under the presidency of Gabon, on the…
Algeria Launches Bid For United Nations Security Council
Algeria yesterday launched a campaign to promote its candidacy for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security…
Former Algerian Prime Minister Detained Over Corruption Claims
A former prime minister under Algeria’s late president Abdelaziz Bouteflika has been detained, making him the third former premier…
Amnesty Int’l Urges Algeria to Free Over 260 Hirak Detainees in Prison
As Algeria prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence on 5 July, Amnesty International has urged the Algerian…
Algeria Suspends Treaty With Spain Over Western Sahara
Algeria has suspended its 20-year-old cooperation treaty with Spain, the country’s presidency announced Wednesday. The decision came after…
Algerian Lawmakers Submit Bill to Criminalize Ties With Israel
Algerian lawmakers have submitted a bill which would criminalize establishment of relations with Israel and prohibit travel to…
Egypt Secures $22Billion from Gulf Countries to Cover Current Account Deficit
The Abu Dhabi Developmental Holdings, a sovereign wealth fund based in the capital of the United Arab Emirates…
Egypt, US Draft Health Grant Agreement Passes 4th Revision
The Cabinet of Egypt has accepted a draft presidential decree on the fourth revision to an Egyptian-US grant…