Leaked Files Suggest Russia in Fighter Jet Talks With Iran, Algeria, and Ethiopia
Leaked documents allegedly from Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec suggest Moscow is negotiating multi-billion-dollar fighter jet sales with Iran, Ethiopia, and Algeria, signaling one of its largest weapons export pushes in years.
Algeria Poised to Receive Russia’s Su-34M Fighter Jets
Russia appears to have begun producing Sukhoi Su-34M supersonic combat jets for Algeria, backing earlier reports of a military sale between Moscow and an undisclosed partner.
Jihadist Ambush Kills 11 Soldiers in North Niger
An attack claimed by Al-Qaeda-linked jihadists killed 11 soldiers in northern Niger near the Algerian border, local sources and media reported Saturday.
Algeria Becomes First Export Customer of Russian Su-57 Stealth Fighter
Algeria has become Russia’s first export customer for the Su-57 stealth fighter jet, according to the North African country’s state media.
Mali Army Fights Separatists on Algeria Border: Spokesman
Mali troops and their Russian allies battled separatist rebels near the border with Algeria, a spokesman for the rebels and a witness said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three Algerians Killed in Strike Blamed on Morocco: State Media
Algeria said three truck drivers had been killed in a bombing as they drove from Mauritania, an attack Algiers blamed on neighboring Morocco.
Algeria Says Three Islamists Killed in Army Clash
Three Islamists were killed Tuesday in a clash with the Algerian army in the country's northeast, the defense ministry said, adding that an operation was ongoing.
Western Sahara Clashes Fuelled by ‘Frustration’ Over Status Quo
Armed clashes between Morocco and the Polisario Front reflect the movement's frustration with a three-decade status quo that has frozen its dreams of independence in the Western Sahara, analysts say.
Al-Qaeda North Africa Confirms Chief Is Dead: SITE
Al-Qaeda's North Africa wing has confirmed that its Algerian chief Abdelmalek Droukdel is dead, according to SITE, the US watchdog for extremist groups.
AFRICOM cancels North Africa multinational training exercise Phoenix Express over COVID-19 concerns
US Africa Command cancelled the Phoenix Express joint naval security exercise as a precaution to limit the spread of COVID-19
Algeria Su-30 fighter jet crashes in Oum El Bouaghi, killing crew
An Algerian fighter jet crashed on a night training exercise in the east of the North African country killing both of its crew
Algeria’s powerful army chief of staff Gaid Salah dies
Algeria's powerful army chief General Ahmed Gaid Salah died at a military hospital in the capital Algeris
UN renews Western Sahara MINURSO mission mandate for a year
The UN Security Council renewed the mandate of its MINURSO mission in disputed Western Sahara
Algeria Su-24 ground attack jet crash kills two crew
An Algerian Air Force Su-24 ground attack jet crashed during an overnight training exercise killing its two crew members, the defense ministry said
Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Polisario Front agree to UN-brokered Western Sahara talks
Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario Front accepted a UN invitation to hold talks on ending the conflict in Western Sahara
