Algeria
The Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria achieved independence on 3 July 1962, after 130 years of French rule. The country has had a bloody history -- both through the National Liberation Front's fight against the French colonial administration and with the current struggle between the country's military and Islamic militants.
Évian Accords
The Évian Accords signaled the end of the Franco-Algerian War.
The Évian Accords signaled the end of the Franco-Algerian War.
Algeria - Library of Congress Country Studies
The Library of Congress Country Study for Algeria provides an excellent and fairly detailed history of the country. This information was originally compiled for the US Department of Army in case of potential deployment -- examining the historical, social, economic, and political background the country. (The only problem with this site is the awkwardness of navigating so many pages.)
The Library of Congress Country Study for Algeria provides an excellent and fairly detailed history of the country. This information was originally compiled for the US Department of Army in case of potential deployment -- examining the historical, social, economic, and political background the country. (The only problem with this site is the awkwardness of navigating so many pages.)
Background Notes: Algeria
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Algeria. Also provided is a range of political, economic, and geographical data as well as information on its people, defence, and relations with the US.
A useful potted history is included with these US Department of State Background Notes on Algeria. Also provided is a range of political, economic, and geographical data as well as information on its people, defence, and relations with the US.
Algeria - a Country Profile from the BBC
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Algeria. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Algeria’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
An extremely brief historical overview accompanies this BBC Country Profile of Algeria. Of particular interest are the simplified regional map (see where the country is in Africa), a photograph of Algeria’s current Chief of State, and details about the countries media.
Timeline for Algeria from the BBC
A chronology of important events in the history of Algeria given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
A chronology of important events in the history of Algeria given by year (and for more recent events by month also).
CIA World Fact Book: Algeria
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
A useful map and a range of geographical, political, and economic facts which are mostly up-to-date. Unfortunately this country profile lacks historical information (except for independence date), but the population statistics are probably the best available.
Algeria's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers
Updated weekly, this list of Algeria's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Updated weekly, this list of Algeria's Chief of State and Cabinet Ministers is provided by the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States of America.
Algeria: Amnesty annual report, 2003
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Algeria.
Amnesty International report on human rights violations and media restrictions in Algeria.
News and Current Affairs in Algeria from AlertNet
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Algeria.
As well as the usual Country Profile information available on the web, AlertNet offers up to date news headlines about humanitarian efforts and crises in Algeria.