This morning, the police arrested a number of journalists who had gathered to protest for a free press and against the current censorship by the regime in Algiers. More than one hundred journalists, photographers, cameramen who came to protest, were… Keep Reading
Rachid Nekkaz is an Algerian businessman and political activist. He is the Algerian public figure who currently enjoys the biggest popularity among Algerian youth. Born in 9 January 1972 in France, he studied history and philosophy in Paris before making… Keep Reading
The Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs has issued a note to mosques, summoning imams to boast during yesterday’s prayers, the “health benefits” of keeping the same regime. Faced with anonymous calls made on social networks, for Algerians to demonstrate en masse… Keep Reading
Algerians have risen against what many of them consider an illegitimate occupying force. Initially scheduled after Friday prayers, protests against the fifth term have already begun in the morning. Citizens gathered in Boumerdes, Annaba, Blida and Relizane, to mention a… Keep Reading
International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February, first announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999, then formally recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in a resolution establishing 2008 as the International Year… Keep Reading
Nearly a thousand protesters gathered yesterday at the ‘Place de la Republique’ in Paris, to denounce the authoritarian leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika. Protesters, overwhelmingly Algerians living in France, chanted slogans hostile to the outgoing President and his clan. Several demonstrations have… Keep Reading
Rachis Nekkaz, a candidate for the upcoming presidential election has once again been prevented from flying to his home country by the French authorities. The political opponent’s hurdles continue. This time, he was held at Marseille airport for several hours.… Keep Reading
According to news outlet Algerie Part, reports have emerged of an imminent comeback of ExxonMobil. The US oil giant, ExxonMobil, will sign on March 8th the agreement that will seal its comeback to Algeria. This is an agreement to be… Keep Reading
“The trade union guys gave us forms to sign. In return, they promised us salary increases and other benefits” said a public bank employee who spoke under the condition of anonymity. Administrations, public enterprises, trade unions, associations and other civil… Keep Reading
A heated debate has enflamed Algerian social networks since Minister of Education Nouria Benghabrit defended the ban on prayer in schools on Monday (February 4th). The minister, who has already been the target of criticism in the past, particularly on… Keep Reading
