Algeria

Cannes police arrests man threatening to blow up synagogue 'the size of an asteroid'

A man in Cannes was arrested after livestreaming threats to blow up a local synagogue, prompting a rapid police response and condemnation from city officials.

Cannes Synagogue.
Yasser Arafat raises his hand as he declares an independent Palestinian state during the PNC meeting in Algiers. November 15, 1988.

On This Day: Yasser Arafat, PNC, announce Palestinian Declaration of Independence in Algiers

A car is seen during the visit of UN Western Sahara envoy Staffan de Mistura at the Military Museum in refugee camp in Tindouf, Algeria, January 16, 2022.

UN calls for Western Sahara talks based on Morocco's autonomy plan

The Chaloum Lebar synagogue in “Bab El Oued” in Algiers, Algeria.

Algerian authorities demolish one of last remaining historic synagogues in country's capital


Israel, South Africa: Relations stuck in a time warp - opinion

South Africa’s boycott of Israel prevents the sort of fruitful cooperation seen in Israel’s relations across Africa.

 SOUTH AFRICAN President Cyril Ramaphosa smiles as he receives the credentials of new Israeli ambassador Eliav Belotsercovsky in January.

Algeria, Italy sign gas deal as Europe looks to wean itself off Russian energy

But Algiers-Rabat rivalry complicating Algerian exports

 A picture of Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika is displayed on a silo at the gate of Algerian state energy firm Sonatrach's Hassi R'mel gas field, Algeria October 16, 2018

Algeria, Mali at center of Russia-Africa-EU issues

Algeria's reserves of natural gas have raised its importance as European countries race for alternatives to Russian supplies.

A demonstrator waves an Algerian flag

Algeria’s last chance saloon on Palestinian reconciliation

Algeria faces an almost insurmountable problem, for a fault line runs straight down the middle of Palestinian politics.

A demonstrator waves an Algerian flag

Palestinians play down significance of Algeria 'reconciliation' talks

Intra-Palestinian talks will be held under the auspices of Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune, who recently invited the factions to Algeria.

 Palestinians clash with Israeli security forces during a protest in the village of Beit Dajan, near the West Bank city of Nablus on December 24, 2021.

Algeria prepares for war with Morocco, panics due to Israel - report

In November, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz signed the first-ever defense and security memorandum of understanding with his Moroccan counterpart.

A demonstrator waves an Algerian flag

Arab soccer players erase Israeli flags from uniforms

A number of Arab soccer players erased the Israeli flag from their uniforms during a showcase match at the FIFA Arab Cup.

 FIFA Arab Cup - Qatar 2021

UN Morocco resolution is a slap in the face for Algeria - analysis

The UN's resolution 2602 seemingly leans towards siding with Morocco in the Guerguerat conflict.

 MOROCCAN FOREIGN MINISTER Nasser Bourita speaks after a roundtable on Western Sahara at the UN in Geneva in 2019.

Voices from the Arab press: Kuwaiti vs Japanese morals

A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.

 TUNISIA’S PRESIDENT Kais Saied meets with newly appointed Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane, in Tunis, last month.

Algeria claims foiled armed attack supported by 'Zionist entity'

Algerian security forces foiled a planned armed attack by separatists and implied that Israel and Morocco aided in the plot.

A demonstrator waves an Algerian flag