Politics | Human rights
Algeria protests risk losing momentum
afrol News, 11 March - Organisation errors by the protest movement and clever manoeuvres by the government are strongly challenging the pro-democracy protests in Algeria. It is unsure when new protests will be held.
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Labour | Politics | Science - Education
Students keep Algeria protests warm
afrol News, 17 February - As weekly anti-government protests are planned in Algeria each Saturday, students around the country keep the movement warm during weekdays, organising strikes, sit-ins and protests.
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Politics | Science - Education
Large student protests in Algeria
afrol News, 8 February - University students in Algeria have started an "indefinite strike", denouncing the poor quality of teaching. Meanwhile, President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is trying to stop the large protest marches announced for Saturday.
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Politics | Society | Human rights
"Algeria soon to lift state of emergency"
afrol News, 3 February - Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika has ordered government to prepare for the lifting of the 19-year-old state of emergency in the country, following recent announcements of large anti-government protests.
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Politics
Algeria prepares protests despite govt threats
afrol News, 3 February - Algerians are active planning for protests similar to those in Tunisia and Egypt. A great march is announced for 12 February. But the Algiers government threatens to react as harshly as Mubarak in Egypt.
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Politics | Economy - Development
Algeria "must reduce oil dependence" to avoid unrest
afrol News, 27 January - Algeria has avoided a rebellion like Tunisia and Egypt so far. But with youth unemployment exceeding 20 percent, government needs to differentiate its economy to avoid popular protest movement, IMF analysts indicate.
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Politics
Algeria, Mali distrust over al Qaeda fight
afrol News, 13 December - The government of Mali is seen as the largest obstacle to conduct an effective fight against Al Qaeda groups in the Sahara desert. Distrust between Algeria and Mali further hinder cooperation.
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Gay - Lesbian
Algerian gays lit candles for recognition
afrol News, 13 October - The gay and lesbian movement in Algeria is slowly daring to become more visible. This week, they lit thousands of candles in public to mark their fight for decriminalisation and respect.
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Economy - Development | Politics
Morocco, Algeria arms race accelerating
afrol News, 22 September - Morocco and Algeria are the African countries that saw the greatest increase in arms spending during the last decade. The arms race sparks fear about a new conflict over Western Sahara.
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Travel - Leisure | Economy - Development
Algeria wants tourists back to desert pearls
afrol News, 2 July - Algeria's Tourism Minister Smail Mimoune announces the construction of modern tourist facilities in the old Sahara desert destination Tassili. Tassili was a popular destination before the 1992 war.
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Economy - Development | Politics
Difficult Algeria-EU ties may deepen
afrol News, 8 June - Algeria is dissatisfied with its relations with the European Union (EU), claiming these only secure EU gas imports and EU consumer goods exports. But a deepening of ties is now being prepared.
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