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Tebboune’s Sahara claims clash with Italy’s diplomatic stance

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has found himself in isolation once more, following his controversial comments on Sahara during a summit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Tebboune claimed a "perfect convergence" of views between Algeria and Italy regarding Polisario’s......

Algerian troll network allegedly operated to destabilize France

Amid escalating diplomatic strain following French President Emmanuel Macron’s July 2024 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara, a confidential Viginum report has revealed the existence of a coordinated troll network linked to Algerian authorities targeting French public discourse. According......

United States imposes 30% tariff on Algerian exports starting August 2025

The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, has announced a 30% customs surcharge on all products imported from Algeria, effective August 1, 2025. The decision was communicated in a formal letter sent to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune as part of a broader trade policy shift targeting......

Algeria: Nasser El-Djinn joins other former intelligence chiefs in prison

Nasser El-Djinn, the former head of Algeria’s General Directorate of Internal Security (DGSI), has been imprisoned, just weeks after his dismissal on May 22. El-Djinn joins four other former intelligence chiefs and dozens of generals who have been dismissed, arrested, and sentenced to prison terms......

EU Parliament confirms Algeria’s inclusion on high-risk terrorism financing list

The European Parliament has officially validated Algeria’s addition to the European Union’s list of high-risk countries for terrorism financing and money laundering. This decision reflects growing international concerns over Algeria’s financial practices and its alleged support for......

Algeria fabricates US presidential message amid growing diplomatic strains

Algeria's state media has drawn criticism for allegedly forging a congratulatory letter from US President Donald Trump, falsely portraying warm bilateral ties between Washington and Algiers. This comes as tensions rise following the US decision to impose a 30% tariff on Algerian exports. The letter,......

The makhzen: decoding Algeria’s fixation on Morocco’s governing model

The makhzen is often misunderstood outside Morocco, particularly by its critics. For Moroccans, it represents more than just a bureaucratic system or a relic of feudalism. It is a historically rooted governance network, centered around the monarchy, that has adapted over time while maintaining continuity......

Algerian court upholds five-year sentence for Boualem Sansal amid geopolitical tensions

An Algerian court has upheld the five-year prison sentence against historian and novelist Boualem Sansal, rejecting his appeal for release on compassionate grounds. The ruling, announced today, has drawn fresh criticism from French authorities and human rights advocates, who see the case as part of a......

Algerian president’s son faces renewed scrutiny in cocaine scandal

The reopening of the infamous El Bouchi cocaine case, involving over 700 kilograms of drugs and alleged links to Algeria’s ruling elite, has reignited political tensions in the country. At the center of the controversy is Khaled Tebboune, son of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, whose earlier acquittal......