Sources: BBC
Twenty-six people are killed by wildfires in Algeria, mostly in the city of El Taref. 2022-08-17
Police in Algeria arrest 27 members of the separatist group MAK, which has been blamed for two recent attacks in northern towns. The group is known for seeking independence for the Berber-speaking region of Kabylie. Algeria cited Morocco's support for the group as a reason for suspending diplomatic relations last week. 2021-09-6
Algeria partially reopens its borders for international flights for the first time in 14 months. Travellers who arrive in Algiers must present a negative PCR test from within the past 36 hours before boarding and must also undergo a five-day quarantine in a hotel requisitioned by the government. 2021-06-1
China, Russia, Cuba, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, and Algeria are elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council. 2013-11-13
Opposition forces in Libya make gains amid NATO bombing, reportedly operating out of the capital Tripoli. 2011-05-10
Muammar Gaddafi's forces continue to use artillery shelling against civilians and rebels in Misrata. Rebels from the Nafusa Mountains region capture Libya's west border, where over 100 loyalist soldiers surrender to Tunisian authorities after being chased out by rebels. 2011-04-21
The President of the United States Barack Obama warns Muammar Gaddafi of "consequences" if attacks on civilians continue. 2011-03-19
Rebels in Libya say they have recaptured the town of Brega from government forces. 2011-03-14
The President of the United States Barack Obama and the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Cameron agree that the "common objective in Libya" is the end of violence and the departure of Colonel Gaddafi. 2011-03-8
Supporters and opponents of Muammar Gaddafi fight to control the town of Brega with the rebel held town of Ajdabiya being bombed; government troops later retreat. 2011-03-2