Algeria police chief shot dead

Colonel Ali Tounsi gunned down in his office when he was apparently overcome by fit of madness.


Renault weighs building plant in Algeria

Report French auto maker considers setting up plant in Algeria that could make 50,000 cars a year.


Algeria wants to cut flu vaccines order

Health ministry says demand from Algerian population for swine flu vaccines has dropped further.


African leaders urged to tackle Al-Qaeda threat

Senegal's president urges African leaders to fight against Al-Qaeda's North African branch.


HRW raps Morocco on rights record

Leading rights watchdog judges ‘very serious’ human rights situation in neighbouring Algeria.


Algeria: US 'double-standards' over watchlist

Algerian FM calls on Washington to use 'more efficient' methods to combat terrorism.


European firms sign gas deal with Algeria

Leading energy groups from Italy, Spain, France to search for gas in southeastern Algeria.


Algerian oil firm chief in fraud probe

Reports reveal examining magistrate has ordered Meziane to appear before him concerning corruption allegations.


Algeria protests place on US terror watchlist

Algeria, Lebanon express concern over US security measures against their citizens.


Clashes mar Algeria strike

Workers of heavy goods vehicle plant vow to continue strike until their demands are met.


W.Sahara woman's hunger strike is 'Algerian plot'

Moroccan Communications Minister charges Haidar is being manipulated in plan to divide, destabilise region.


African frustration erupts at UN climate talks

Algeria’s chief negotiator demands there should be special plenary session devoted to Kyoto Protocol.


Algeria troops destroying colonial-era landmines

5,700 landmines have been destroyed in November almost half a century after Algeria gained independence.


Thousands of Algerians unknowingly infected with HIV

Algerian NGO reckons 21,000 people are infected by HIV/AIDS, says large-scale tests are needed.


Algerian court clears Guantanamo detainees

Two men claim being ‘savagely tortured’ while in seven-year detention at Guantanamo Bay.


Egyptians protest at Algeria's Cairo embassy

Public and official dispute between Egyptians, Algerians over key football match violence.

FIFA opens disciplinary action against Egypt

Egypt again summons Algerian ambassador

Foreign ministry protests to Haggar attacks by Algerian football fans against Egyptians in Sudan.


Egypt secures last-gasp World Cup lifeline

Egypt's football fans breathe sigh of relief after 2-0 result in favour of home team.


Egypt, Algeria battle on Net before key game

World Cup qualifier between Egypt, Algeria sets unprecedented tensions ahead of football match.


Algeria: three Moroccans charged with terrorism

Three are convicted of entering Algeria illegally in 2008, joining with terrorist hideouts in north of country.




Algerians home and away cheer World Cup win




Algeria's Berber brings traditional singing into modern age




Algerian investor builds big dreams for capital




Switzerland to return 'pharaoh's eye' to Egypt




Missionary groups slammed in Algeria, Jordan




Bust of Roman emperor back in Algerian hands




French war saga sweeps Egypt film awards




Arab wines shake off 'Chateau Migraine' reputation




French ‘Platoon’ brings Algeria war to big screen




Algeria to build world's third-largest mosque