Intelligence
Algeria
10 reports in this category.
Is Algeria becoming an important actor in Europe’s gas supply?
2 May 2022
Why did Algeria cut diplomatic ties with Morocco?
25 Aug 2021
Will tensions between Algeria and Morocco escalate?
30 Jul 2021
How will Algeria respond to Morocco’s normalization with Israel?
30 Dec 2020
Is Algeria cutting ties with France?
18 Nov 2020
Will Algeria be crucial in settling the Libya conflict?
7 Aug 2020
2019 was a decade of defiance and dissent. The 2020s are likely to be no different.
1 Jan 2020
Middle Eastern protests: A tug of war over who has the longer breath
20 Nov 2019
Will the army allow Algeria’s push for democracy: 5 Geopolitical Effects You Need to Know
1. Why are there ongoing protests in Algeria? Thousands of Algerian protesters took to the streets of the capital Algiers for a 25th consecutive Friday, calling for “civil disobedience” against the ruling class amid an ongoing political crisis in the country. The crisis began on February 16 after ageing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s decision to seek a fifth term led to his resignation on April 2 following pressure from the country’s army. Since then, protesters have been calling for the army to step down, and give the people the right of democracy and governance. Protesters are also demanding a complete overhaul of the system which comprises army generals, business gurus and politicians, beginning with the interim president, Abdelkader Bensalah and Army chief, Ahmed Gaid Salah. 2. Algerian army fears call for its ousting The Algerian army has shown fears of calls for its ousting, as Internet rights group, NetBlocks, reported on Thursday (August 8) that Algeria blocked internet briefly over a politico-security incident. The group said data it had connected confirmed that: “YouTube and several Google services and websites have been blocked across Algeria on the evening of Thursday 8 August 2019 by state-run Algeria Telecom and other leading internet providers, adding “The restrictions come after the publication of a video where Algeria’s ex-defence minister Khaled Nezzar addressed “members of the National People’s Army” calling on them to “realize the demands of the people,” understood as to be a call for the public to oust military leader Ahmed Gaid Salah.” The army is clearly fearful of a planned outing, and has taken authoritative measures to ensure its position of power, for now at least. Subscribe to unlock the other 3 Points We wish we didn't have to do this, but only paid subscribers can read the full article, Unlike other publishers, we are not the beneficiaries of State funds and are entirely dependent on our supporters to keep KJ Vids functioning. Please subscribe to read the rest of the article. 3. Algeria military court orders arrest of former Defense minister 4. Army calls for polls 5. Crisis hurting Algerian economy By investing in KJ Vids, you are investing in yourself Our content succinctly contextualises the key geopolitical trends you need to know in order to make sense of world events. We can assure you that a regular dose of our content will be as healthy as fruit and vegetables for your mind. Subscribe for only £10 a month.
11 Aug 2019
The end of Algeria’s Gerontocracy
In the past few weeks, Algeria has been shaken by large-scale protests against the decision by President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for a fifth term.
15 Mar 2019