Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The Algerian Army has evacuated oil workers amid a threat by Al Qaida. The army ordered the evacuation of an oil workers complex in the Ouargla province near the border with Tunisia. Security sources said army units battled an Al Qaida-aligned squad near the mountainous border region, deemed a route […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria and Morocco have entered into a new fray — marked by leaking classified documents against each other. Morocco has accused Algeria of leaking classified data obtained by an anonymous hacker. The documents were said to detail the policy of the North African kingdom on the disputed region of Western […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria-backed Polisario has again threatened war against Morocco. Polisario said it was preparing to renew hostilities against Morocco amid the stalemate over the disputed region of Western Sahara. The movement cited a pledge by Morocco’s King Mohammed to maintain a military presence in Western Sahara. “Morocco will stay in the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has reported foiling Al Qaida-aligned infiltration from Niger. The Defense Ministry said at least 20 armed fighters were captured as they crossed the southern border with Niger. The ministry said the suspected insurgency force entered Algeria in automobiles and motorcycles. “Army units deployed along the borders have captured 20 […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Algeria has disclosed plans for its long-secret nuclear project. Officials said Algeria was planning to construct its first nuclear energy reactor to reduce dependency on crude oil and natural gas. The officials said the project was in the early stages of development and a nuclear reactor would become operational by […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — A leading Al Qaida Organization in the Islamic Maghreb fighter has been killed in Algeria. The Algerian Defense Ministry said a senior AQIM commander was killed in an ambush in the Kabylie region, about 80 kilometers east of Algiers, on Sept. 21. The ministry said the fighter, later identified only […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Islamic State of Iraq and Levant, with control over large parts of Iraq and Syria, has set its sights on North Africa. Islamist sources said ISIL has intensified recruiting in several countries in North Africa. They said the recruitment was now meant to help establish sleeper and operational cells in […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has warned against visiting Algeria. The State Department said Americans face the prospect of abduction or bombings in Algeria. In its latest travel advisory, the department warned Americans against visiting the North African state. “There is a high threat of terrorism and kidnappings in Algeria,” the advisory […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — Officials said Algeria and Tunisia were engaged in consultations on border and other security cooperation. The officials said cooperation must be enhanced to stop the flow of Al Qaida-aligned fighters throughout North Africa. “There is a need to advance coordination at the security level in order to achieve concrete results,” […]
Special to WorldTribune.com CAIRO — The Algerian Army has been rocked by an apparent Al Qaida bombing. At least seven soldiers were said to have been killed by an improvised explosive device on July 12 in western Algeria. Officials said the bombing targeted a military truck destined for an army base near Ein Kercha, 500 […]