The Latest Breaking News from Algeria

Documentary: One woman's quest to break her family's silence on the Algerian War

In this award-winning documentary, we follow the journey of Sarah to find out the painful truth about her family history. When she became a mother, the young Frenchwoman decided to break the silence that surrounded her family's past. Her grandfather was a Harki who fought alongside the French army during…

France 24 · Dec 8, 2023

Taken by the Mediterranean: A mother’s search for her lost son

A two-year search for refugees disappeared at sea trying to reach Spain is an endless mission, desperate relatives say.

Al Jazeera · Dec 3, 2023

Niger coup leader repeals law aimed at slowing migration to Europe

The head of Niger's military regime has repealed a law criminalising the trafficking of migrants. The country is a hub for those seeking to reach Europe via neighbouring Libya and Algeria.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 28, 2023

Algeria set to host Socceroos' Palestine WC qualifier

Algeria's football federation has offered to host Australia's November World Cup qualifier against Palestine, with the tie moved due to the Middle East crisis.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Israel-Gaza war: Why is Africa divided on supporting Palestine?

Israel has made deep inroads into a continent traditionally sympathetic to Palestine. But its gains have limits too.

Al Jazeera · Oct 14, 2023

Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup – Palestine and Western Sahara will be burning issues

The 2030 men’s football World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries across two continents after Morocco, Spain and Portugal’s successful bid was selected by Fifa, the sport’s world governing body.

The Conversation · Oct 11, 2023

Algeria forces Francophone schools to adopt Arabic curriculum but says all languages are welcome

Algeria is rebuffing accusations that efforts to crack down on French private schools constituted hostility toward the langauge

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2023

French troops start leaving Niger after coup leaders order them out

The French soldiers stationed in the Sahel country started to leave Tuesday, as requested by the junta in power in Niamey.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10, 2023

Niger agrees Algerian mediation to resolve post-coup crisis

Niger's coup leaders have accepted Algeria's offer of mediation to resolve the country's political crisis following the overthrow of President Mohamed Bazoum, who is filing a legal case against the putschists.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 3, 2023

Algeria expands English-language learning as France's influence ebbs

Algeria is among many countries in Africa to take steps to transition parts of its education system away from French and toward English

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2023