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Algeria confronts the toxic legacy of its war of independence

Algeria confronts the toxic legacy of its war of independence

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More than six decades after Algeria’s war of independence ended, fresh testimony and archival documents are drawing renewed attention to the French army’s reported use of chemical weapons during the conflict. The disclosures, featured in an Al Jazeera documentary, are reviving long-standing debates about accountability, historical memory, and the lingering consequences of one of the […]

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Algeria's ruling FLN claims parliamentary win amid record-low voter turnout

Algeria’s ruling FLN claims parliamentary win amid record-low voter turnout

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Algeria’s National Liberation Front (FLN) has retained its position as the largest party in parliament following legislative elections that drew the lowest voter participation in the country’s recent history. With only about 21 percent of registered voters casting ballots, the result has done little to dispel concerns about the legitimacy of a process the government

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Algeria counts votes in legislative election marked by record-low turnout

Algeria counts votes in legislative election marked by record-low turnout

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Algeria’s electoral authority announced on Thursday night that provisional turnout in the country’s legislative election stood at around 20 percent, a figure that, if confirmed in final results, would mark a new low for a national vote in the North African country. The preliminary participation rate falls below the 23 percent recorded during the previous

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Switzerland cruise past Algeria to seal Round of 16 spot at 2026 World Cup

Switzerland cruise past Algeria to seal Round of 16 spot at 2026 World Cup

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Switzerland delivered a commanding performance to defeat Algeria 2-0, booking their place in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and maintaining their unbeaten record in the tournament. The result ensured the Swiss finished their group campaign with authority, combining defensive solidity with sharp attacking play. A controlled display From the early

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Algeria begins vote count after parliamentary polls marked by low turnout and boycott calls

Algeria begins vote count after parliamentary polls marked by low turnout and boycott calls

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Algerian authorities have begun counting ballots following parliamentary elections held across the country, with early indications pointing to low voter turnout amid widespread public frustration over economic conditions and the disqualification of several opposition figures from the race. A muted electoral atmosphere The vote, which took place against a backdrop of mounting cost-of-living concerns, unfolded

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Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid expected low turnout, seven years after Hirak protests

Algerians vote in parliamentary elections amid expected low turnout, seven years after Hirak protests

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Algerians are going to the polls on July 2 to elect a new parliament, seven years after the pro-democracy Hirak movement upended the country’s political landscape. While no major opposition party has called for an organized boycott this time, analysts and observers expect turnout to remain depressed as voters continue to express frustration with the

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Algeria heads to polls in key test of post-Hirak political landscape

Algeria heads to polls in key test of post-Hirak political landscape

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Algeria is preparing for legislative elections that will offer a significant indication of the country’s political direction following the Hirak protest movement, which reshaped public debate around governance, accountability and reform. The vote comes amid ongoing discussions about voter participation, the credibility of political institutions and the space available for opposition voices in a system

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Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: A Decades-Old Vision Rekindled

Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: A Decades-Old Vision Rekindled

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The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a long-conceived infrastructure project designed to carry Nigerian natural gas across the African continent to European markets, has returned to active development following the recent announcement that construction of its Algerian segment has resumed. The move marks one of the most significant steps forward in a project that has been discussed,

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Activist Commends Algeria's Humanitarian Support for Gaza Orphans After World Cup Exit

Activist Commends Algeria’s Humanitarian Support for Gaza Orphans After World Cup Exit

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An activist has publicly commended Algeria for its continued humanitarian support of orphans in Gaza, drawing attention to the country’s solidarity with Palestinians at a time when Algeria’s national football team has been eliminated from the World Cup. The remarks highlight how Algeria’s relationship with the Palestinian cause extends well beyond the sporting arena, rooted

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Pope Leo’s Africa Pilgrimage: A Papal Visit That Dares Speak Truth to Power

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Pope Leo XIV wrapped up an eleven-day apostolic journey across Africa this week that took him through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea — and in the process, delivered some of the most direct and politically charged papal rhetoric in recent memory. From accusing AI development of fueling social polarisation in Cameroon, to condemning the

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