Algeria Headlines
Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:57:20 GMTMerabi Kicks Off Vocational Training Year 2021-2022
[Algerie Presse Service] TIMIMOUN-Minister of Vocational Training and Education, Yacine Merabi on Wednesday kicked off the October 2021 session of the vocational training year 2021-2022 from Timimoun.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:47:09 GMTAppeals Court Uphold Sentence for Journalist Spreading 'False News'
[RFI] An Algerian appeals court sentenced journalist Rabah Kareche to six months in prison plus six months suspended on Monday for spreading "false news".
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:26:56 GMTAlgeria Says Envoy Will Only Return If France Shows 'Total Respect'
[RFI] Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said the return of its ambassador to Paris depends on France showing it fully respects Algeria, following a row over visas and critical comments attributed to President Macron.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:25:02 GMTEffort to Dissolve Prominent Civic Association
[HRW] Beirut -- Government's Court Case Against RAJ Threatens Freedom of Association
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:45:44 GMTReturn of Algeria's Ambassador to Paris Conditioned By 'Total Respect of Algerian State'
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune affirmed Sunday, in Algiers, that the return of Algeria's ambassador to Paris is conditioned by the "total respect of the Algerian State."
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:06:44 GMTAlgerian University Contributes to Building of High-Level Competencies
[Algerie Presse Service] Tipaza -- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelbaki Benziane affirmed Sunday, in Tipaza, that Algeria has allocated, since the independence, huge investments to the sector of education and training, which...
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:46:54 GMTBenziane Kicks Off 2021-2022 Academic Year
[Algerie Presse Service] Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelbaki Benziane on Sunday has kicked off the 2021-2022 academic year at the School of Higher Commercial Studies (HEC) at the University of Kolea (province of Tipaza).
Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:21:12 GMTAlgerian President Demands France's 'Full Respect'
[DW] The president of Algeria said that the return of its ambassador to France is dependent on "full respect." Relations between the two countries are strained over visas and comments made by the French president.
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:57:10 GMTGovernment Considers Draft Bill On Fight Against Illegal Speculation
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-A draft bill on the fight against illegal speculation, including prison sentences, was discussed at the Government meeting chaired Saturday by the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Aimene Benabderrahmane, the Prime...
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:24:47 GMTDefending Algeria's Interests At the Core of Our Diplomacy in Years Ahead
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Standing up for the interests of the nation, contributing in restoring regional security and stability and strengthening ties with Africa and the Arab world will be at the heart of Algeria's diplomatic activity in ...
Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:26:14 GMTLamamra Reaffirms Algeria's Commitment to African Continent
[Algerie Presse Service] Rome -- The 3rd Africa-Italy Mnisterial Meeting opened on Friday, in Rome, in the presence of delegations of about 50 African States and representatives of the African Union (AU) and other regional organizations as well as ex...
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:26:32 GMTForeign Minister Urges France to Decolonise Its History
[RFI] Algeria's foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra added another layer to the diplomatic spat between his country and France when he suggested that France take stock of its imperialist past.
Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:33:47 GMTConstruction Work of Two Algeria-Mauritania Border Posts Start in Tindouf
[Algerie Presse Service] The construction work of two Algeria-Mauritania land border posts were launched Wednesday at the PK-75 kilometer point in the territory of the province of Tindouf.
Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:30:32 GMTAlgerian FM, Former Nigerian President Arrive in Addis Ababa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign Affairs Minister of Algeria, Ramtane Lamamra has arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the inaugural ceremony of new government formation in Ethiopia.
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:33:02 GMTGovt Closes Airspace to French Military Planes - Report
[RFI] According to French newspaper Le Figaro, France no longer has the right to fly its military aircraft over Algerian territory. Paris uses Algerian airspace on its way to northern Mali, where French military run the anti-terrrorist Opération...
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:30:13 GMTAngry Algeria Recalls Ambassador to France for Consultations
[RFI] Algeria has recalled its ambassador to France for consultations after what it called "irresponsible" comments attributed to French President Emmanuel Macron, Algeria's presidency said on Saturday.
Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:10:50 GMTMacron's Recent Remarks - Algeria Expresses 'Categorical' Rejection of Interference in Its Domestic Affairs
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Algeria expressed Saturday its "categorical rejection of the unacceptable interference in its internal affairs," following the unrefuted statements that several French sources attributed, by name, to the president ...
Sat, 02 Oct 2021 05:44:45 GMTBouteflika Ruled for Two Decades - His Legacy Will Haunt Algerians for Many Years to Come
[The Conversation Africa] Abdelaziz Bouteflika ruled Algeria with an iron fist for 20 years - from 1999 to 2019.
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:31:49 GMTAlgeria-Morocco Rift Another Blow to Continent's Free Trade Aspirations
[ISS] The AU and AfCFTA secretariat should facilitate talks on economic cooperation between the two North African countries.
Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:47:20 GMTPresident Tebboune Invites NESEC to Make Unprecedented Recommendations
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune has invited the members of the National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (NESEC), he installed Tuesday in Algiers, to develop national and unprecedented soci...
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:07:59 GMTGhanaian Referee for Algeria, Niger World Cup Qualifier
[Ghanaian Times] Top Ghanaian referee, Daniel Laryea has been appointed to handle the 2022 World Cup qualifier between Algeria and Niger next month.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:15:53 GMTPresident Tebboune Receives Commander of Africom
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune received Monday, in Algiers, General Stephen Townsend, commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), who is leading an important delegation on a working vis...
Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:55:25 GMTBouteflika's Death Delays Brother's Corruption Trial
[RFI] The corruption trial of ousted Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika's younger brother, slated to begin this month, will be postponed for two weeks, local press reported Sunday, after the death of his brother earlier this month.
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:15:51 GMTAchieving Territorial Balance Through 'Integrated, Coherent and Lasting' Development
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The participants in the Government-Governors meeting recommended Sunday, in Algiers, to adopt an "integrated, coherent and lasting" development to address the issue of territorial balance.
Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:44:01 GMTGovernment-Governors Meeting - Dynamic Approach to Boost Development
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-The traditional Government-Governors meeting will be held on Saturday and will focus on the ways to implement the projects of the President of the Republic under the Government Action Plan that aims to create wealth, ...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:19:33 GMTAlgeria Closes Airspace to All Moroccan Planes As Western Sahara Dispute Deepens
[RFI] Algeria has closed its airspace to all Moroccan planes due to "provocations and hostile practices" by its neighbour, in the latest dispute between the countries at odds mainly over Western Sahara.
Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:32:15 GMTAlgeria to Continue to Support Libya, Defend Palestinian Cause
[Algerie Presse Service] Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ramtane Lamamra reiterated Algeria's willingness to continue its support to Libyans by sharing with them Algeria's experience in national reconciliation, and to defen...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:21:42 GMTAlgeria Decides to 'Immediately Close' Airspace to Morocco
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-Algeria has decided to "immediately close" its airspace to all Moroccan civilian and military aircrafts as well as those with Moroccan registration numbers, as from Wednesday, following the meeting of the High Securit...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:21:39 GMTPractical Action Plan to Address Major Structural Deficiencies
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aimene Benabderrahmane on Tuesday described as "practical" the Government Action Plan, being based on a "thorough diagnosis of the reality with a forward-looking approach to a...
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:54:40 GMTLoss of Press Freedom in Algeria - the Figures Speak for Themselves
[RSF] On the eve of the start of Algerian journalist Khaled Drareni's retrial, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the increase in attacks on the media and oppressive behaviour by the Algerian authorities during the past few months.