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Algerian President Bouteflika hospitalized after ‘mini-stroke’
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika suffered a mini-stroke and was taken to Paris for examination, but is not experiencing any lasting effects, the APS news agency reported. Bouteflika, 76, had a “transient ischemia”, a temporary blockage of blood flow often called a “mini-stroke”, Rachid Bougherbal, the director of the National Sports…
Algeria’s new PM takes office after 4 month delay
Algeria’s new Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal took office on Tuesday promising to push ahead with reforms four months after parliamentary elections, as key ministers kept their posts in his new cabinet. Foreign Minister Mourad Medelci, Interior Minister Daho Ould Kablia and Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi all kept their jobs in…
Algeria celebrates 50 years of independence
Algerian celebrations to mark 50 years since gaining independence from France kicked off with a giant open air performance inspired by the liberation struggle, followed by nationwide fireworks displays. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika attended the historical musical “The Hero” being staged at a theatre in the seaside resort of Sidi Fredj,…
Economic troubles haunt Algeria’s independence celebration
Algerian celebrations to mark 50 years since gaining independence from France are to kick off on Wednesday with a giant open air performance inspired by the liberation struggle, followed by nationwide fireworks displays. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika will attend the historical musical “The Hero” being staged at a theater in the…
Clashes in Algeria as opposition plans new protest
ALGIERS – Hundreds of stone-throwing demonstrators clashed with police in the eastern Algerian city of Annaba on Sunday, as the opposition announced another major anti-government rally next weekend. Washington meanwhile called on Algeria’s security forces to show restraint, a day after nationwide protests against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika that reportedly led…
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