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Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will arrive in Tunisia on Monday on an official visit on the invitation from his Tunisian counterpart, Tunisia's foreign ministry said on its official Facebook account on Sunday. Mekdad's visit reinforces Damascus' openness to the Arab world after it was isolated for more than a…

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Syrian Foreign Minister to Visit Algeria

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will arrive in Algeria on Saturday, Algerian state radio reported late on Friday, a visit that reinforces Damascus' openness to the Arab world after it was isolated for more than a decade. The Algerian foreign minister, Ahmed Ataf, will receive the visiting minister, state radio…

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Syrian foreign minister to visit Algeria

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Algeria parliament approves law tightening control over the media

Reporters Without Borders criticises the legislation saying it has ‘negative chapters’ affecting press freedom.

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Algerian parliament approves a new law that tightens control over the media

The Algerian parliament approved on Thursday a new media law that tightens control over the work of journalists and imposes new restrictions.

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Algeria law ‘controlling media’ close to passing

Parliament’s lower house has already approved the bill, which will force journalists to reveal their sources.

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Algeria Sentences Journalist to 5 Years in Prison on Charges of Receiving Foreign Funds

A court in Algeria on Sunday sentenced Ihsane El-Kadi, a prominent journalist in the country, to five years in prison, accusing him of receiving foreign funds with an aim to threaten state security. In addition, the court ruled that Interface Media, which operates Maghreb Emergent and Webradio, be dissolved and…

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Algerian court sentences prominent journalist to 5 years

A court in Algiers sentenced a prominent journalist to five years in prison with two years suspended on Sunday

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Saudi Arabia, Russia, Gulf, Arab Countries Announce Voluntary Oil Output Cuts

Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ oil producers on Sunday announced voluntary cuts to their production, with Riyadh saying it would cut output by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May until the end of 2023, state media reported. Russia's deputy prime minister also said Moscow would extend a voluntary cut…

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Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi sentenced to five years

El Kadi has to serve three years of his sentence in prison. His media company has been shuttered and heavily fined.

Al Jazeera

Popular Pressure for Holding Tarawih Prayers at Great Mosque of Algiers

After significant pressure, particularly on social media, it is likely that the Algerian government will lift its “ban” on the Djamaa el Djazair mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Algiers, allowing for the Tarawih and Friday prayers to be held there, starting from the last ten days of…

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Algeria, France Postpone Negotiations Over Gas

Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab has met with the CEO of the French energy group (Engie), Catherine MacGregor, who visited Algiers on Tuesday and Wednesday. The meeting addressed the current state of the international natural gas market and commercial opportunities and prospects for investment in exporting electricity…

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Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth calls time on his monumental career

Smyth saved the best until last, winning the 100m in Tokyo against Algeria’s Skander Djamil Athmani, the fastest qualifier for the final, by .01 of a second

Irish Mirror

Women's World Boxing Championships: Algerian boxer Imane disqualified ahead of final bout

Taiwan's Lin too loses bronze medal

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Janjaem makes final after Algerian boxer disqualified

NEW DELHI: Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng will contest the gold medal bout at the women's world championships in New Delhi after Algeria's Imane Khelif was disqualified hours after she failed to meet the eligibility criteria, the International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Sunday.

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Algerian ambassador to return to France in coming days -Elysee

Algeria's ambassador to France will return to Paris in the coming days, French President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee office said on Friday, in a move signalling a recovery in relations a month after a diplomatic spat.

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Algerian Ambassador to Return to France in Coming Days, Says Elysee

Algeria's ambassador to France will return to Paris in the coming days, French President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee office said on Friday, in a move signaling a recovery in relations a month after a diplomatic spat. The Elysee palace said that during a telephone conversation, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had told…

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Algerian president says Morocco ties reach ‘point of no return’

The North African neighbours have been locked in a bitter rivalry over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.

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Algerian president says Morocco ties have reached 'point of no return'

Algeria's relations with Morocco have reached the point of no return, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune told Al Jazeera on Tuesday.

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15 Illegal Migrants Die at Sea off Algeria

Fifteen migrants died on Sunday while attempting to reach Italian shores through a traditional boat, activists in east Algeria said Monday. Hundreds of illegal migrants have drowned in the Mediterranean while making the dangerous journey to Europe. In the latest tragedy, a boat departed Collo for Lampedusa island in Italy.…

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Stellantis, suppliers to invest over $214M to build Fiats in Algeria

Stellantis and suppliers are investing more than $214 million (200 million euro) to expand the Fiat brand into Algeria and manufacture models there, as the automaker seeks to double global revenues by 2030.

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Algeria’s Arms Imports Drop by 58%

Algeria’s arms imports have drastically decreased since 2018, according to a study published recently by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The arms imports of Algeria dropped by 58 percent during the past four years. Algiers and Moscow have been preparing for a year a “strategic document” for cooperation.

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Chairwoman of Russian Federation Council Discusses in Algeria Tebboune’s Upcoming Visit to Moscow

Chairwoman of the Russian Federation Valentina Matviyenko started on Wednesday discussions in Algeria with its officials, mainly the scheduled visit of Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Moscow in May. Meanwhile, President of Eurojust the European Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation Ladislav Hamran has pledged to assist Algeria in its efforts…

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Borrell Urges Algeria to End Dispute with Spain

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has informed Algerian officials about EU's desire to find “an urgent solution” to the dispute between Algeria and Spain. Meanwhile, the Non-Aligned Movement plans on holding a meeting in Algeria next summer, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced Sunday. Tebboune met with Borrell at…

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Borrell: Dispute between Algeria, Spain Harms Association Agreement

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has urged that pressure be exerted on Russia to extend the grain deal in the Mediterranean, which expires on March 18.

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