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Inside Algeria’s quiet rise as Russia exits EU gas market

When the last cubic meter of Russian natural gas ceased flowing through Ukrainian pipelines to Europe on Jan. 1, 2025, it marked more than the end of a five-year transit agreement. It signaled the culmination of a dramatic energy realignment that has quietly elevated Algeria from a secondary European gas partner to a strategic pillar […]

Nigeria beat Algeria 2-0 to reach AFCON 2025 semifinals

Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams struck in a dominant second-half display as Nigeria powered past Algeria 2-0 in their Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final on Saturday, booking a place in the last four and setting up a high-stakes clash with tournament hosts Morocco. The Super Eagles, runners-up at the 2023 edition in Côte d’Ivoire, were […]

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Algeria pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal after German appeal

Algeria has pardoned French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, releasing the 81-year-old author after a year in jail on charges of “undermining national unity,” following a direct appeal from Germany. The Algerian presidency announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had accepted a request from his German counterpart, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, to pardon Sansal on […]

Top 10 oil producing countries in Africa

Africa’s oil production is a big part of its economy. In fact, people think about $43 billion will be spent on oil and gas projects in 2025. This shows how important it is. So, which countries are the main players? The top 10 oil producing countries in Africa are Nigeria, Libya, Angola, Algeria, Egypt, Ghana, […]

French businesses face diplomatic dilemmas in Algeria

French businesses operating in Algeria are increasingly navigating a complex web of uncertainties wrought by the fluctuating diplomatic relations between Paris and Algiers. This delicate balance of cooperation and discord is reshaping the operational landscape for these companies, which find themselves making significant adjustments to continue thriving in a challenging environment. As historical ties between […]

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Algeria’s Crackdown: A Deep Dive into Amnesty Concerns

In a troubling escalation of state repression, Algerian authorities have intensified their crackdown on peaceful dissent as the country approaches the sixth anniversary of the Hirak movement. This surge in repression comes amid growing public discontent over political and socioeconomic issues, with numerous activists and journalists facing arbitrary arrests and harsh sentences for their expressions […]

Inside Rodolphe Saadé’s Critical Mission in Algeria

Rodolphe Saadé, the prominent CEO of CMA CGM, which stands as one of the leading French shipping and logistics companies worldwide, made an unexpected and pivotal visit to Algiers on June 2, 2025. His arrival, which caught many by surprise, indicates a bold and decisive initiative aimed at rejuvenating crucial business projects in Algeria. This […]

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