Algeria History

Algeria’s political transition in 2019 has opened a rare diplomatic window with Morocco, potentially reshaping economic ties across North Africa. According to The Washington Institute, the departure of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the rise of interim leader Abdelkader Bensalah created conditions for dialogue between Algiers and Rabat, easing decades of tension over issues like … Read more

Algeria’s veterans of the War of Independence have publicly endorsed the mass protests sweeping the country, lending weight to calls for President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to end his decades-long rule, according to VOA – Voice of America English News. The endorsement from the National Organisation of Moujahidine (ONM), which represents former fighters who battled French colonial … Read more

A recent investigation by New Lines Magazine has shed light on a little-reported chapter of Algeria’s struggle for independence: the refusal of French soldiers to obey orders during the war. The magazine details accounts of troops who broke ranks, disobeying directives to suppress Algerian civilians and fighters between 1954 and 1962. These acts of conscience, … Read more

Algerians have spent the past year demonstrating in the streets of Algiers and other cities. Protests began recently against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term and grew into mass calls for an overhaul of the political system. According to Brookings, the movement forced Bouteflika to resign in April 2019 after 20 years in … Read more

This week, OkayAfrica published an analysis titled Algeria’s Significant Role in Africa’s Wars of Liberation, detailing how Algiers became a hub for anti-colonial movements across the continent. The article highlights that between 1954 and 1975, Algeria provided training, funding, and diplomatic support to liberation groups from Angola, Mozambique, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. The Front de … Read more