The Algerian presidency has launched a scathing verbal attack on the country’s leading Islamist party, sparking questions about the motives behind the criticism and its ties to the municipal and parliamentary elections set for mid-2026.

Amid doubts over its “controlling” motives, the Algerian government has submitted its party law to parliament for discussion and approval, framing the move as a purely reformist step.

Tunisia’s military agreement with Algeria has sparked controversy over sovereignty, amid calls for transparency, while leaders insist it strengthens bilateral security.

Algeria has entered a political and legal debate following the government’s announcement that it would formally lift its reservation on Article 15, paragraph 4, of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Rising international support for the Kabyle separatists amid Algeria-France tensions signals a shifting political landscape as Algeria seeks a political solution despite deep divisions.