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4 militants, 2 soldiers killed in clashes in northern Algeria
A counterterrorism unit launched an operation to track down a group of terrorists in mountains of Tipaza province, 65 km west of Algiers, capital of Algeria

South Africa welcomes Cairo Declaration, Algeria favours political solution in Libya
Algeria rejects military action in Libya, ready to sponsor peace agreement

Algeria to reopen businesses to ease COVID-19 lockdown impact
Algeria has so far reported 3,256 COVID-19 cases and a death toll of 419.

What is in store for Iraq, Lebanon, Algeria, and Sudan?
These protests continue through 2020, affecting Egypt’s foreign policy, either directly or indirectly. In this article, Daily News Egypt views those protests, in addition to the impact of US-Iran escalation on the uprisings in Iraq and Lebanon.

Algeria’s military leader Gaed Salah dies
The death of the Algerian Lieutenant-General comes as protests are still ongoing

Abdelmadjid Tebboune elected as Algeria’s new president
In April, Bouteflika had resigned due to the mass protest. Deputy Minister of Defense, Ahmed Gaid Salah, demanded for him to be declared unfit for office.

Algeria’s protests continue despite Tebboune’s election
Tebboune announced his readiness to conciliate with the protesters saying that he would “extend his hand to the Hirak (the Algerian protests) for a dialogue to build a new Algeria.”

Two Algerian former PMs subject to heavy sentences
They were charged of corruption in two cases, namely car assembly plants and the secret funding of election campaign of ousted President Abdelaziz Bouteflika.

Tens of thousands of Algerian protesters demand elections to be cancelled
Five presidential candidates running for elections scheduled for 12 December; some of whom were senior officials under former president Abdelaziz Bouteflika

Algeria calls presidential elections for December
Election to replace ousted Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika scheduled for December 12

Egypt play Algeria in Men’s African Volleyball Championship third-place playoff
Hosts Tunisia face Cameroon in championship final

Algeria win second AFCON title, ending West Africa’s dominance
The Desert Warriors crowned their first AFCON title in 1990.

Algerian protesters return to streets demanding reforms
Protesters seek more freedoms, the removal of remaining symbols of old guard

Algerian team came to Cairo to win AFCON title: Djamel Belmadi
In 2010, Belmadi was appointed as the head coach of Qatar Stars League’s Lekhwiya. In his first season with the club, he led them to the 2010/11 Qatar Stars League title, for the first time in the club’s history.

AFCON quarter-finals: Desert Warriors face Ivorian Elephants in early final
Egyptian fans would support Algeria in quarters

Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria FMs assert unifying Libyan military
They stressed need for political solution to solve Libyan crisis

Ramadan in the Maghreb
The atmosphere of Ramadan and the celebration of the coming of the holy month are similar in most Muslim countries, but there are details for each nation in their customs and traditions.

Clashes between demonstrators, security forces in Algeria, 108 arrested, 80 injured
Protesters demanding removal of all Bouteflika’s men

Algeria’s parliament named Abdelkader Bensalah as interim leader for 90 days
Move follows constitutional rules but goes against protesters’ demands

Algerians continue protest against elite surrounding Bouteflika to leave
Bouteflika resigned after six weeks of protests in Algeria

Constitutional Council approves vacancy of presidential post
Algeria’s future was determined by its people, says US Department of State spokesperson

Bouteflika reportedly to announce his resignation as protests continue
Algerian President announced major cabinet reshuffle, removing 21 ministers

Algeria’s military calls for removal of President Bouteflika
Algeria’s army chief of staff has called on President Abdelaziz Bouteflika be declared unfit to rule after almost a month and a half of sweeping protests. “We must find a way out of this crisis within the framework of the constitution,” Lieutenant-General Ahmed Gaid Salah said on Algerian state-owned TV. Bouteflika previously announced that he …

Russia warns of external interference in Algeria: Lavrov
Thirteen Algerian Syndicates refuse to cooperate with prime minister-designate

Repercussions of Bouteflika’s decision to abstain from running for elections remain vague
New Algerian Prime Minister Bedoui reportedly began talks to form new government

Detentions, injuries in Friday’s Algerian demonstrations
Algerian security forces detained 75 protesters, and 11 policemen suffered from minor injuries during last Friday’s demonstrations against the extension of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s fourth term, according to security forces. Several Algerian cities witnessed mass demonstrations after performing Friday prayer. Algerians called for a million-man march against the extension of Bouteflika’s fourth term, after …

Algerians refuse Bouteflika’s announcement to postpone elections
Demonstrations against Bouteflika’s extension to his fourth term, demanding immediate political solution

Algerian judges refuse to oversee elections if Bouteflika participates
Minister of Justice warns judges to remain neutral as civil disobedience spreads in country

Op-ed review: Heart Institute director, Women’s Day, Algeria
In Sunday newspaper issues, Egyptian columnists followed the decision of the dismissal of Gamal Shaban, the director of Egyptian National Heart Institute. They also wrote about the International Women’s Day, which was celebrated last Friday, as well as the ongoing uprising in Algeria. In Al-Masry Al-Youm, Mohamed Amin wondered about the extent of Egyptian ministers’ …

Bouteflika returns home after medical check-up in Geneva
Local Algerian media outlets announced that Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika returned to the country on Sunday, after undergoing medical check-up in Switzerland Bouteflika has ruled the country since 1999 and is currently bidding for a fifth term despite his deteriorating health. This led to mass protests across the country. Also on Sunday, Algeria’s ruling FLN …