Analysis

Tebboune's reelection bid is Algeria's bet on stability over reform

A second Tebboune term will keep him as the manager of government activity, not in a position of real power in Algeria.

By Francisco Serrano

In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business

At Africa summit, China elevates ties with Libya, invests $14M in Egypt

The Sino-Libyan pact was announced Wednesday by Chinese President Xi Jinping and President of the Libyan Presidency Council Mohamed al-Menfi at the FOCAC summit in Beijing.

Libya

Analysis

What’s behind Algeria’s decision to send fuel to Lebanon?

Algeria has a history of sending fuel to Lebanon, and the Lebanese government is receiving additional help from Iraq.

By Adam Lucente

In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change

Culture

Middle East athletes rack up 44 medals at Paris Olympics

Ten Middle Eastern countries won medals at this year's Paris games.

Algeria

Algeria’s desalination ambitions to come with heavy financial burden

Francisco Serrano

In Lisbon, reporting on North Africa business

Analysis

As Europe's far right surges, North Africa immigration takes center stage

The election of far-right politicians in power across Europe will impact EU policy toward North Africa, which has proven to be an invaluable energy partner since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

By Jack Dutton

In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech

Algeria hit by water protests as climate crisis deepens

Northwest Algeria's Tiaret is experiencing water shortages due to intense heat and little rainfall, mirroring problems in other parts of the region.

Algeria

Algeria signs with ExxonMobil, Baker Hughes as Europe's gas demand soars

Europe is increasingly looking to Algeria for natural gas amid the Ukraine war, and the North African country’s exports are on the rise.

Algeria

Algeria signs $3.5B deal with Qatari firm to develop world's largest dairy farm

A Qatari food giant announced a $3.5 billion agreement with the Algerian Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to develop the world’s largest integrated dairy farming and production project in the south of the African country.

Algeria

9% spike in Mideast military spending driven by Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey

Military spending in the region increased by its largest percentage in a decade, in part due to the Gaza war, according to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Saudi Arabia

Did Gaza protests force Algeria's first KFC restaurant to close?

Three days after opening its first branch in Algeria, KFC is facing protests over alleged support for Israel amid conflicting reports on its closure on Wednesday.

Algeria

Analysis

As Mali’s junta pokes at Algeria, what’s at stake for North Africa and Sahel?

Three years after severing its ties with Morocco, Algeria faces challenges in its relations with Mali and other Sahel countries.

By Rina Bassist

In Paris, reporting on Israeli politics and European affairs