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Mon, 22 Mar 2021 08:12:12 GMT
Djerad - Government Supports Innovators, Pivotal to Modern Economy
[Algerie Presse Service] Oran (Algeria) -- Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad stressed Saturday the government's commitment to supporting innovators, pivotal to the building of a modern economy.

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 09:55:09 GMT
Peace in Mali - Strict Implementation of Algiers Agreement, Essential
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum said Thursday that the strict implementation of the agreement on peace and reconciliation in Mali, the outcome of Algiers process, is "essential" for the restoration of peace in thi...

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 16:22:02 GMT
Algiers, Bamako Welcome Progress in Implementing Mali Agreement
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Algeria and Mali have welcomed the progress made in the implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali, the outcome of Algiers process, said Monday a joint statement released at the end of the ...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:46 GMT
President Tebboune Urges Coordination of Efforts for Lasting Solution to Western Sahara Conflict
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Tuesday called for the coordination of Africa's efforts to crystallize a lasting solution to the conflict in Western Sahara, the last colony in Africa.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:46 GMT
President Tebboune Convenes Electorate for Legislative Elections
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-The President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday sealed the presidential decree convening the electorate on 12 June 2021 to elect the members of the People's National Assembly (Lower House), said the Pre...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:45 GMT
Emphasis On Digital Technology to Boost Economy, 'Strategic Choice'
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-Prime Minister Abdelaziz Djerad said Saturday in Algiers that emphasis on digital and knowledge to boost the economy was "a strategic choice" under efforts to diversify the economy.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:46 GMT
President Tebboune Reiterates Algeria's Willingness to Help Mali Restore Stability
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-The President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday reiterated Algeria's willingness to help Mali in the restoration of its stability and the preparation of elections awaited by the Malian people.

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:43 GMT
Libya - President Tebboune Welcomes Formation of Government of National Unity
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday welcomed the formation of the Government of National Unity in Libya which won the vote of confidence of the House of Representatives of the People (Libyan Pa...

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:51:46 GMT
President Tebboune Participates in AU PSC Meeting
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Wednesday participated in an "important" meeting of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) bringing together heads of State and Government, sai...

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 15:41:51 GMT
France Admits Torture, Murder of Key Independence Fighter
[RFI] French forces tortured and murdered Algerian freedom fighter Ali Boumendjel during his country's war for independence, President Emmanuel Macron admitted, in an official reappraisal of a death that was for years covered up as a suicide.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 08:11:49 GMT
Major Government Reshuffle to Be Conducted After Coming Legislative Elections
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune, announced Monday that a major reshuffle of the Government would take place after the next legislative elections.

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 07:17:35 GMT
Covid-19 Variants - Algeria to Maintain Borders, Airspace Closed
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday decided to maintain the preventive measures taken to curb the Covid 19 spread, in particular the closure of borders and airspace.

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 07:17:18 GMT
'The Art of Losing' Lays Bare the Indignity of Being Stripped
[East African] During the Algerian War of Independence from 1954 to 1962, some Algerians, called Harkis, sided with France. After the war some of them escaped to France fearing for their lives. The Art of Losing novel by Alice Zeniter focuses on one ...

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 04:52:21 GMT
President Calls Early Election, Pardons Jailed Protesters
[DW] Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune dissolved the parliament and announced a government reshuffle in a highly anticipated address to the nation. The new elections are likely to take place by the end of the year.

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:27:13 GMT
Algeria Sentences Jihadist to Death for Murder of French Mountaineer
[RFI] An Algerian court has sentenced a man to death for the kidnapping and murder of French hiker Hervé Gourdel in 2014, after a high profile one-day trial.



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