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Algeria: 10 Dead as Bus Falls Into Ravine

At least ten people died and 25 others were injured after their bus fell into a ravine in northeastern Algeria on Friday, civil protection officials said. The bus was travelling from Algiers to Tikjda, a mountain resort popular with tourists, when it fell 150 meters into a ravine near the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tunisia sentences Algerian activist in absentia-Mosaique FM

A Tunisian court has issued in absentia a prison term of three months to Algerian activist Amira Bouraoui for illegally crossing borders, Tunisia's radio Mosaique FM reported on Friday, in a case that has caused a diplomatic row.

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Amid crackdown on dissent, Tunisian leader turns on migrants

Tunisian authorities say they have arrested dozens of migrants near the Algerian border, two days after Tunisia’s increasingly authoritarian leader claimed there’s a plot to erase his country’s identity by bringing in sub-Saharan Africans

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Algeria investigates defection to France of prominent rights activist

Algerian authorities have detained and charged several people as part of an investigation into how rights activist Amira Bouraoui defied a travel ban and arrived in France, causing a diplomatic row between the two countries, which had been working on repairing ties.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria moves against dissident youth association and political party

An Algerian judicial council has ordered the dissolution of a youth association linked to a protest movement and suspended a leftist opposition party, the council said on Thursday.

Reuters

Algeria charges researcher for European NGO, group says

A European-based civil society organisation said on Wednesday that one of its researchers had been charged in Algeria with spreading classified information and taking money to disturb the public peace, accusations it said were baseless.

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Algeria Announces $1 Billion for African Development

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said Sunday the North African nation will allocate a billion dollars to finance development projects across the continent through the Algerian Agency of International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development. The official APS news agency said his decision was announced in a speech read by Prime Minister…

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Algeria to Establish Base for Economic, Investment Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Algeria is currently planning to establish a base for economic and investment cooperation with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, an Algerian diplomat told Asharq Al-Awsat on Saturday. Saudi-Algerian relations have recently witnessed remarkable development. Change could be felt through the high level of consultation and cooperation between Algiers and Riyadh.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria arrests one person who threatened to blast Saudi embassy

Algerian security forces arrested one person who threatened to blast the headquarters of the Saudi embassy in Algiers, Algerian state TV reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Cameron Brenson launches TikTok challenge: sample cuisine from every country in the world via Chicago restaurants

Starting with traditional eats from Afghanistan, Albania and Algeria, the TikTok content creator hopes to try food from new countries around the world in alphabetical order at least twice a week.

Chicago Sun-Times

Brother of Algerian Ex-leader Given 12-Year Graft Sentence

An Algerian court has imposed a 12-year prison sentence on the younger brother of the country's late President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, after convicting him of corruption under his brother's 20-year rule. Once seen as one of Algeria's most powerful men, Said Bouteflika was an unofficial counsellor to the president — who…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria recalls ambassador to France over wanted dissident

Algeria has recalled its envoy to France "for consultations" after Paris intervened to help Amira Bouraoui, an activist and journalist who is wanted by Algiers, avoid deportation and detention.

Radio France Internationale

France says it wants stronger ties with Algeria despite envoy recall

France will continue efforts to strengthen ties with Algeria despite Algiers accusing Paris on Wednesday of orchestrating the escape of an activist it wants to arrest, a French foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday.

Reuters

Algeria Recalls France Envoy over Wanted Journalist

Algeria recalled on Wednesday its envoy to France "for consultations" after Paris intervened to fly out via Tunisia Amira Bouraoui, an activist and journalist who is wanted by Algiers, the presidency said. In an official note, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune "firmly protested against the clandestine and illegal exfiltration of an Algerian…

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Nigerian court suspends deadline to switch to new currency amid chaos

In tonight's edition: Nigeria's Supreme Court suspends the old-for-new currency swap deadline that has caused pre-electoral chaos. Also, Algeria is one of many countries that have sent rescue teams to Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes. Finally, we meet a prize-winning Ivorian scientist who is hoping…

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Algeria recalls ambassador to Paris over activist's flight

Algeria recalled its ambassador to Paris on Wednesday, accusing France of orchestrating the escape of an activist it wants for arrest and triggering a new crisis between the countries after months of increasingly warm relations.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Official: Algerian Authorities Arrested 15,000 People Last Year on Alleged Corruption

Algerian police arrested more than 15,000 people in 2022 on charges of financial corruption, according to an Algerian security official. Deputy Director of Police Public Security Ahmed al-Hussein told the Algerian radio that the security units specialized in tracking financial crimes handled more than 14,000 cases last year, referring 10,600…

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Pope Francis implores South Sudan's leaders to end bloodshed and recriminations

On the first ever papal visit to South Sudan since the country gained independence, Pope Francis urged leaders to make a new start for peace. In South Africa, hour-long power cuts are already a part of daily life. Citizens are now hit with water shortages. And then it's time to…

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Spain, Morocco seek reset of testy relationship at Rabat summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the two countries agreed on a commitment of ‘mutual respect’.

Asharq Al-Awsat

King Salman Receives Message from President of Algeria

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a written message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message tackled bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Algeria and ways to bolster them in various fields. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng.

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Algeria’s Army Chief on Discreet 1st-Ever Visit to France

Algeria’s powerful army chief is on a discreet but extraordinary official visit to Paris, the first by a top-ranked Algerian general since independence from France more than six decades ago. Gen. Said Chanegriha met Monday with President Emmanuel Macron, the Elysee Palace said, ahead of a meeting Tuesday with French…

The Independent UK

Algeria's army chief on discreet 1st-ever visit to France

Algeria’s powerful army chief is on a discreet but extraordinary official visit to Paris, the first by a top-ranked Algerian general since independence from France more than six decades ago

France 24

Italy plays on historic heartstrings with Algeria to boost critical energy ties

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hailed Algeria as Rome’s “most stable, strategic and long-standing” partner in North Africa as she wrapped up a two-day visit on Monday aimed at securing Italy’s energy supplies and promoting her plan for a “non-predatory” approach to investment on the continent.

The Independent UK

Algeria, Italy look to broaden ties beyond coveted energy

Italy and Algeria moved to expand their ties through a series of signed agreements during a two-day visit by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, who called Algeria Italy’s “most stable, strategic and long-standing’’ partner in the region

Al Jazeera

Football row brings bitter Algeria-Morocco rivalry to forefront

Moroccan national team withdrew from this month’s Algeria-hosted African Nations Championship.

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