Up to 22 African governments have ordered network disruptions in the last four years and since the start of 2019, six African countries - Algeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Chad, Gabon, Sudan and Zimbabwe - have experienced internet shutdowns.. ... The authoritarian regimes that have ordered..…

Mass protests began in Algeria last month, when President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 82, announced his candidacy for a fifth term. ..…

Health workers carry Algiers, Algeria March 19, 2019. Health workers carry national flags and banners Algiers, Algeria March 19, 2019. ... Algeria's President Abdelaziz Bouteflika looks on during meeting with Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Gaid Salah Algiers, in this handout..…

Lavrov made the comments after meeting Algeria's Deputy Prime Minister Ramtane Lamamra Moscow on Tuesday.. Lavrov said earlier on Tuesday that Russia was concerned by Algeria which he saw as attempt to destabilize North African country.. ..…

Doctors carry Algiers, Algeria March 19, 2019. In the first direct message to the generals from leaders emerging from nearly month of mass protests against Bouteflika, National Coordination for Change said the military should play its role without interfering in the people's choice... ... ..…