Algeria

Oct- 2023 -

7 October

Africa

French soldiers of the 2e Regiment Etranger de Parachutistes prepare for a mission on the French BAP air base, in Niamey

Staff Writer With AFP

French Army to Begin Niger Pullout ‘This Week’

France said it would start withdrawing its troops from Niger this week after a falling-out with the post-coup regime.

Jun- 2023 -

27 June

Commentary

Brigadier-General Alireza Sabahifard, center, unveils the "Kian," a high-precision drone that can locate and attack targets far from the country's borders during a ceremony in the capital Tehran, September 2019.

Lonzo Cook

Destabilizing Africa: Iranian Drones Menace Morocco

With support for opponents of Morocco, Iran seeks to undermine a staunch Western ally that serves as a bedrock of stability in a troubled neighborhood.

16 June

Europe

Staff Writer With AFP

Russia, Algeria Tighten ‘Strategic’ Ties

President Putin and Algerian President Tebboune pledged to deepen their two countries' "strategic partnership" as the Kremlin seeks to pivot Russia towards Asia and Africa.

Feb- 2023 -

27 February

Africa

Photo of an Algerian soldier standing guard at the Tiguentourine gas complex, in In Amenas, about 1,600 kilometres southeast of the capital.

Staff Writer With AFP

Algeria and Russia Aim to Boost Military Ties

The head of Algeria's army hosted Russia's top security official to discuss boosting their military ties, the defense ministry in Algiers said.

Jun- 2022 -

21 June

Americas

Planners for exercise African Lion 21 survey a small arms weapons range during a visit to Morocco, January 20, 2021

Staff Writer With AFP

US, Morocco Launch Vast Military Exercise

The US and Morocco launched the vast annual "African Lion" military exercise, amid tensions between the North African kingdom and Algeria.

Apr- 2022 -

13 April

Africa

A Saharawi man holds up a Polisario Front flag near Moroccan soldiers guarding the wall separating the Polisario controlled Western Sahara from Morocco

Staff Writer With AFP

Algeria Accuses Morocco of Killing 3 on Edge of W. Sahara

Algeria accused Morocco of "targeted killings" of three people, after reports of an attack by the kingdom on the edge of the Western Sahara.

Feb- 2022 -

21 February

Africa

Members of Moroccan special forces take part in a military exercise

Staff Writer With AFP

Morocco Creates New Military Zone Along Algeria Border

Morocco has established a new military zone bordering Algeria amid mounting tensions between the two North African countries.

Jan- 2022 -

28 January

Africa

Joe Saballa

Algeria Receives First C-130J Super Hercules Transport Aircraft

The Algerian Air Force has received the first of four C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft ordered from Lockheed Martin in 2018.

Nov- 2021 -

10 November

Africa

A Polisario Front soldier stands before a Sahrawi flag in Western Algeria

Staff Writer With AFP

Morocco Says Keen to Turn Page on Western Sahara Conflict

Morocco wants to "turn the page definitively" on the Western Sahara conflict but without giving up its "legitimate rights" over the disputed territory, the country's foreign minister said.

3 November

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP