The Latest Breaking News from Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Algeria approves troop deployment to Niger: what is their mission?

This rare move comes amid strengthened security ties between Algeria and Niamey following the thwarting of an attempted coup in Niger in August.

Euronews · 15h ago

Algeria closes its airspace to UAE aircrafts after cutting diplomatic ties

Algeria cut diplomatic ties with the UAE and banned Emirati civilian and military aircraft from its airspace, citing 'provocative and hostile acts'. Commercial flights to Algiers are exempt until the end of 2026.

Euronews · Sep 11

Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE over 'provocative, hostile' actions

In a notable diplomatic shift, Algeria has officially severed ties with the United Arab Emirates, following a period of escalating tensions. The nations disagree on key regional matters, particularly concerning Western Sahara and the Sahel, with Algeria accusing the UAE of hostile provocations. This rift also underscores contrasting positions on…

The Times of India · Sep 10

Outcry in Algeria over doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts

A resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules dating back to 2013.

Euronews · Jul 22

Spain PM Sanchez visits Algeria for first time in four years as ties thaw

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday visited Algeria for the first time in four years in a bid to mend diplomatic ties between the two countries after they were frayed by a row over Western Sahara. In 2022, Madrid abandoned its neutrality stance over the disputed territory and backed…

France 24 · Jul 20

Fire at Algerian orphanage kills 11 children, injures 19

Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires.

Euronews · Jul 16

Algeria court clears way for pardon of jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, detained in Algeria since 2024 on terror charges, may be eligible for a possible presidential pardon, his lawyers said Wednesday. Algeria's Court de Cassation, the country's highest appeals court, rejected prosecutors' calls for a tougher sentence, and noted the withdrawal of the defendant's own appeal.

France 24 · Jun 3

Darmanin 'reassured' over fate of detained French journalist after Algiers visit

French justice minister Gérald Darmanin has said he is "very reassured" by0 the treatment of detained French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes in Algeria, expressing confidence that Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune could help secure his return home.

Radio France Internationale · May 19

France's justice minister Darmanin enlists Algeria's aid in fight against crime

France's justice minister, Gérald Darmanin, was in the Algerian capital Algiers on Monday for talks with his counterpart Lotfi Boudjemaa over more cooperation in tackling crime and the possible release of the jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes.

Radio France Internationale · May 18

Jailed French journalist drops appeal in Algeria and eyes presidential pardon

French journalist Christophe Gleizes has withdrawn his appeal to Algeria’s highest court, in a move his family hopes will open the door to a presidential pardon – and, ultimately, his release.

Radio France Internationale · May 5