Analysis: Algeria and its gas resources have taken on greater importance for Europe while it navigates its worsening energy crisis, with countries vying for stronger partnerships with Algiers.
Analysis: While the Islamist-led coalition suffered a shock defeat as liberal parties made gains, the main purpose of elections in Morocco is to produce political elites capable of implementing the palace's vision.
Analysis: Algeria's decision to rupture relations with Morocco will come as no surprise to observers who have been following the deepening political rift.
Opinion: Algerian politics is caught in a struggle between loyal proponents of the old regime, and an uncompromising protest movement, writes Yasmina Allouche.
Testing times await Algeria after December 12 as fears surrounding the country's future continue to grow, but whoever is elected as the next president post-Bouteflika faces an enormous challenge.
Comment: Rumours abound as the Algerian president's appearances become increasingly rare, but whatever comes next, it is unlikely to change much for Algeria's citizens, writes Yasmina Allouche.
Comment: Algerians have a strong sense of collective pride in their national heroes, but little was learned from their struggle that could be injected into modern battles, writes Yasmina Allouche