Algeria’s ruling party on Saturday officially nominated incumbent President Abdelaziz Bouteflika to run for a fifth term in office in the April 18 polls. "I announce that the National Liberation Front (NLF) has nominated Bouteflika to run in the coming presidential election," NLF...

Morocco has recalled its ambassador to Saudi Arabia after a Saudi television channel reportedly broadcast a report “challenging Morocco’s territorial integrity”. Ambassador Mustafa al-Mansouri told Morocco’s pro-government 360 website on Friday: “I was recalled from Riyadh to take...

At least four people were killed Friday after clashes erupted between forces loyal to Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar and “Chadian mercenaries” in the southern town of Ghadduwah, according to a local security source. After Haftar’s forces captured the town, which is located...

The main ally of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's ruling party said Thursday it hoped the ailing incumbent would seek a fifth term in office in April polls. The National Rally for Democracy (RND) "looks forward to the announcement of the candidacy" of Bouteflika, party chief and...