Exceptional trial, which is being televised, comes at a time of renewed political tensions in the oil rich country.

Tens of thousands of protesters in Algeria marched on Friday to demand that a presidential election next month be cancelled until the old ruling guard step aside and the army quit politics.The marches, held across...

Young cartoonist had in recent weeks posted caricatures critical of the country's military ahead of December 12 vote.

Demonstrators take to the streets for the 40th consecutive week, demanding cancellation of December 12 election.

Judges began an open-ended strike on October 27 demanding independence for the judiciary after a massive reshuffle.

Algerians will head to polls on December 12 to vote in the country's contested presidential election amid protests.

Five candidates will run in Algeria's presidential election on December 12.

It was the 37th such gathering since their pro-democracy movement began in February.

Algeria's election authority has registered 22 candidates for a December presidential election.

Election set to take place eight months after former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika resigned following mass protests.

Hundreds of Algerians protest against a proposed energy law that they say the caretaker government has no right to pass.

Thousands of people demonstrate in Algiers against the presidential election set for 12 December.

Said Bouteflika went on trial alongside two former intelligence chiefs and a political party head.

Government opens inquiry after pre-dawn blaze at maternity hospital in Oued Souf.

Demonstrators reject calls by powerful army chief to hold presidential election in December and demand his removal.

Algeria’s interim leader has announced December 12 as the date for the presidential election. The move is in line with the army chief’s demand to fill the vacancy left when longtime leader Abdelaziz Bouteflika was p...

The army chief and ruling elite have been refusing the protesters' calls to step down.

Algerians march in the capital to demand the removal of the rest of the ruling elite before any new election.

Ahmed Gaid Salah says election date should be announced in mid-September, lashes out at opponents of vote.

Algerians protest against the regime in Algiers for the 27th consecutive week and the 7th month of demonstrations.

The crush took place as fans thronged the entrance of the August 20 stadium before Algerian rapper Soolking's concert.

Algerian protesters are back on the streets of the capital, Algiers, for a 25th consecutive Friday in rallies against the ruling class.

Algerians descend on the capital in huge numbers for a 24th consecutive Friday calling for "civil disobedience" for the first time in their months-long anti-regime campaign. 

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Algerian fans pour onto streets to celebrate football triumph as popular demands for political system overhaul continue.

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations has ended as Algeria beat Senegal 1-0 in the final showdown at the Cairo International Stadium.

Bounedjah's second-minute deflected goal gives Algeria its second African title.

Algerian football fans faced off with riot police across France after victory celebrations turned violent in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Dozens of people were arrested, with tear gas deployed to restore order. Read Full Articl...

Algerian authorities hope additional fans for Sunday's semi-final against Nigeria will help boost the team.

Tunisia beat underdogs Madagascar 3-0 while Algeria defeated Ivory Coast in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.