Algeria

Mehdi Laribi, leader of the DZ Mafia, was arrested in Algeria. Tags associated with the DZ Mafia appeared on building facades in the working-class neighborhood of Alam in Roubaix, France on December 18, 2025.

Algeria arrested a suspected drug lord at the request of France. The arrest is linked to a trial in Aix-en-Provence, France, involving suspected DZ Mafia members.

Morocco named a 655-mile coastal expressway the 'Donald J. Trump Highway' to thank the US president for recognizing its sovereignty over Western Sahara. The highway connects Tiznit to Dakhla in Western Sahara, part of Morocco's diplomatic efforts to assert control. Trump's 2020 decision aligned with the Abraham Accords and shifted US policy on Western Sahara.

Antoni Vives, a policy analyst and former Deputy Mayor of Barcelona, analyzes the Ceuta migrant crisis as a geopolitical issue involving Morocco's strategic use of migration, regional power competition between Morocco and Algeria, and historical colonial legacies. He argues the crisis reflects deliberate geopolitical signaling by Morocco toward Spain.

The Nigerian Federal Government expressed condolences to Algeria following a deadly road accident in Boumerdès Province that killed 27 people and injured over 40 others.

At least 25 people were killed and dozens injured in a bus crash in Algeria. The incident occurred on a bus, resulting in significant casualties.

An Algerian bus plunged into a ravine outside the capital Algiers, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens.

Khalida Boufedeche, an allergist representing Algiers, was elected as Algeria's first woman parliamentary speaker. She is a member of the National Liberation Front's central committee and now holds the fourth-highest rank in the country.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune vowed to defend Tunisia against 'any threat' and accused unnamed actors of attempting to isolate and destabilize the country. He did not specify the threats but renewed allegations against the United Arab Emirates, as Tunisia faces a severe electricity crisis and political tensions following President Kais Saied's 2021 power consolidation.

Extreme heat is causing major wildfires in North Africa, with significant fires reported in Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. The heatwave has intensified the fires, leading to widespread concern in the region.

Egypt, Algeria, and Tunisia reactivated their 2017 trilateral consultation framework in 2025 and held a ministerial meeting in Tunis in January 2026. The three foreign ministers demanded a Libyan-owned political solution, simultaneous elections, and withdrawal of foreign forces and mercenaries.

Deadly forest fires have been raging across Algeria, Morocco, and Tunisia for over a week, fueled by an ongoing heatwave, dry conditions, and strong winds. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blazes, which have burned vast areas and forced evacuations.

The French army's illegal use of chemical weapons during Algeria's war of independence is revealed through testimonies and documents. This highlights the toxic legacy of colonial practices in the conflict.

Germany and Algeria have established the SoutH2 Corridor, a planned 3,300-kilometre pipeline network to transport green hydrogen from Algeria to Germany through Tunisia, Italy, and Austria. The project aims to deliver up to 4 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen annually, with full operation expected by 2030.

Tunisia's power and water crisis has intensified public anger due to the state electricity utility STEG's 7.36 billion dinar debt by June 2026 and unpaid bills of 6.06 billion dinars. Night-time water rationing, reducing supply by seven hours nightly since March 2023, has further strained resources. Algeria has provided some relief, though details remain unspecified.

Algeria and Germany agreed to deepen energy ties during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's visit to Berlin. Algeria faces domestic tensions, disputes over Western Sahara, and instability in the Sahel.

Algeria and Germany agreed to deepen energy ties during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's visit to Berlin. Algeria faces tensions over Western Sahara and instability in the Sahel.

Morocco's African Atlantic Gas Pipeline (AAGP) project, despite the country having negligible gas resources, aims to supply Europe by crossing West African and Sahelian countries. However, it faces challenges in competing with Algeria's Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), which is already under construction and offers a more viable route. Morocco has secured contracts and agreements for the project, but experts question its economic and geopolitical feasibility.

Algeria’s 2026 budget sets a record with total state spending of USD 135.6 billion, including USD 25 billion allocated to defense—making it Africa’s top military spender. Social welfare remains a priority, with the wage bill absorbing USD 44.5 billion.

A person was targeted in a sextortion scam by an individual in Algeria who initially engaged in intimate conversations and later blackmailed them with threats to leak nudes. The victim reported the incident to the FBI and StopNCII but acknowledges the scammer likely has no legal recourse due to the consensual nature of the interactions.

A fire at an orphanage in Algiers province, Algeria, killed 11 people and injured 19. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed condolences during his trip to Berlin.

Eleven people, including children, were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage in the Mohammadia district of Algiers. Emergency crews evacuated five people with disabilities to safety.

A fire at a state-run child welfare home in east Algiers, Algeria, killed 11 people, including children, and injured 19 others. The incident occurred at a facility in the eastern part of the capital.

Eleven people died in a fire at a children's care home in Algeria. Authorities reported that 19 others were injured in the incident.

Wildfires are raging across Algeria due to extreme heat and drought, with over 130 fires reported on July 15. At least one person has died, and farmers and livestock owners are suffering significant damage. The blazes are unusually severe this year despite being common during summer.

A fire at an orphanage outside of Algiers in Algeria resulted in 11 deaths and 19 injuries, according to the country's civil defence. The incident was announced on Thursday.

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received congratulations from monarchs and heads of several fraternal and friendly states on Algeria's 64th anniversary of independence and restoration of national sovereignty.

Mali and Algeria have reopened their airspace to each other's planes and reinstated their ambassadors, more than a year after the destruction of a Malian drone strained relations between the neighbors.

Algeria and Mali have restored diplomatic ties after a yearlong rift. Both countries have reinstituted ambassadors and reopened airspace to each other, which had been closed since April 2025.

Mali and Algeria reopened their airspace and reinstated ambassadors, ending a diplomatic rift that began in April 2025 after Algeria shot down a Malian armed drone. The resolution follows a yearlong standoff marked by closed airspace and recalled ambassadors, with tensions rooted in disputes over airspace violations and accusations of Algerian support for Malian extremist rebels.

Mali and Algeria have reopened their airspace and reinstated ambassadors, ending a diplomatic rift that began over a year ago.

The World Cup has seen widespread Palestinian solidarity symbols despite Palestine not competing, with Arab teams and fans prominently displaying flags and keffiyehs. Morocco's elimination marked the end of Arab representation, and Egypt's coach publicly honored Palestinian supporters after a win. Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Egypt's victory, and support for Palestine has now extended beyond Arab and Muslim nations.

Opec+ countries plan to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of output hikes as fuel prices decline. The decision involves Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman.

U.S. stock futures were mixed with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising while the Dow fell. Oil prices declined as OPEC+ announced an August output increase of 188,000 barrels per day. SK Hynix filed a $28 billion U.S. IPO, and SpaceX shares rose ahead of joining the Nasdaq 100.

Global shares showed mixed performance as OPEC+ members agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, causing oil prices to decline. European markets rose while Asian markets were mixed, with uncertainty over supplies lingering due to stalled Iran-related talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Global shares are mixed with European markets rising and Asian markets falling, while oil prices slipped after OPEC+ announced an August output hike. The production increase involves Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, with uncertainty over supplies due to stalled Iran talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed as technology stocks declined, while oil prices fell due to increased production by OPEC+ members including Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq. Uncertainty over Iran-related supply disruptions and currency fluctuations further influenced markets.

Asian shares and U.S. futures showed mixed performance as technology stocks declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell due to increased production by seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, while uncertainty persisted over supply chain talks with Iran. Major stock indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia declined or edged lower, while Hong Kong and Shanghai saw modest gains.

Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed as technology shares declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell after OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day in August. Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening also affected energy markets.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August to address falling prices and support market stability amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.