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Massinissa Benlakehal is a freelance journalist, covering politics, society, human rights and security related issues in North Africa.
General Ahmed Gaid Salah was addressing the military staff when he expressed support for the protesters demanding President Bouteflika steps down.
The ailing president's withdrawal from elections is good news for the country's protesters, but his suspension of elections is a worrying sign, reports Massinissa Benlakehal.
Offenders are eligible for prison time, marking a huge victory for rights campaigners, writes Massinissa Benlakehal.
As Libya's shores sees tightened controls, Tunisia's Kerkennah Islands has become the new route for migrants trying to make the crossing to Europe in the past year.
In-depth: Millions of Tunisians will vote for city councillors in 350 municipalities this weekend, but there are fears of a large abstention rate over previous unfulfilled promises, writes Massinissa Benlakehal.
Fifty teenagers attempting to flee Tunisia for Europe's southern shores were captured over the weekend.
Small skirmishes between protesters and police erupted in Tunis on Sunday, as a demonstration was held to mark the seventh anniversary of the country's revolution.
Hundreds of young people rallied in Tunis following a call from the 'What Are We Waiting For?' campaign for a major protest against measures imposed at start of the year.
Dozens of young Algerians are being held in Libyan detention centres, awaiting to be deported back to Algeria.
56 Algerians and 400 Moroccans remain in danger after being held in Libya's al-Nasr detention facility in al-Zawiyah.
Police launched a raid on the IS-affiliated outfit in eastern Algeria, after intelligence hinted at a planned suicide bomb attack on the city of Constantine.
Foreign ministers of the G7 praise the US missile strike against President Assad, and urge Russia to work to promote 'real and genuine' political process in Syria.
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