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Algerian President’s Visit to Paris Postponed

A visit by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Paris was postponed, French newspaper Le Figaro cited sources as saying. According to information reported by the newspaper, the symbolic trip of the Algerian president, which was to take place on May 2- 3, has been postponed by mutual agreement without new…

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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

The Independent UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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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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FRANCE 24 'deeply concerned' by former Algeria correspondent's indictment

FRANCE 24's former correspondent in Algeria, Moncef Ait Kaci, was tried on Wednesday in Algiers for "funding received from abroad and publication of information harmful to the national interest", according to the prosecutor.

France 24

UK Says Ready to Cooperate with Algeria in Defense Industry

British Minister of State for the Armed Forces James Stephen Heappey has said that the UK acknowledges the historic Algerian-Russian ties. The UK is willing to help Ukraine reach the goals determined by the people and democratically-elected government, he added. He made his remarks in an interview on Wednesday with…

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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…

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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

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…

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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 Sentences Bouteflika's Brother to 12 Years on Corruption Charges

An Algerian court has sentenced the brother of ousted president Abdelaziz Bouteflika to 12 years in prison for "corruption" and money laundering. Algerian news website Interlignes said the Sidi M'hamed court in Algiers has also given a 12-year sentence to two other defendants— businessman Ahmed Mazouz and construction tycoon Ali…

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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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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.

Al Jazeera

Football row brings bitter Algeria-Morocco rivalry to forefront

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

Asharq Al-Awsat

Tebboune Vows Better Living Conditions for Algerians

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune pledged on Thursday to enhance the country’s returns and improve the living conditions of Algerians, indicating a 47 percent increase in salaries early next year, the German News Agency said. He said that 2023 will see "better achievements and the improvement of living conditions.” His remarks…

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Former Algerian Minister Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

A former Algerian energy minister was sentenced in absentia Thursday to 20 years in prison for corruption. Chakib Khelil headed the energy ministry for a decade under the late president Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The Sidi M’Hamed court in Algiers also issued on Thursday prison terms of between five and 10 years…

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Algeria Allocates $400 Mln to Protect Oil Facilities against Terrorism

The Algerian government has launched a plan to protect the oil and gas facilities against potential terrorist acts. The plan consists of hiring 22,000 guards and spending $400 million on the security systems in the infrastructure of oil and gas. Chief Executive Officer at state-owned Sonatrach Group Toufik Hakkar revealed…

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Mahious Penalty Gives Hosts Algeria Victory in CHAN Opener

Hosts and title favorites Algeria edged Libya 1-0 on Friday in the opening match of the 2022 African Nations Championship (CHAN) thanks to a second-half penalty converted by Aymen Mahious. The lone forward in the starting line-up netted on 57 minutes in Algiers after a weak back pass led to…

Radio France Internationale

Macron won't ask for 'forgiveness' from Algeria but will work for reconciliation

Emmanuel Macron has said he will not "ask for forgiveness" over France's colonisation of Algeria but intends to continue working towards reconciliation between the two countries. The French president hopes to welcome his counterpart Abdelmajid Tebboune in 2023.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Algeria’s Tebboune Hails ‘Relationship of Trust’ with France

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune welcomed the new "relationships of trust" between France and Algeria and his personal "mutual friendship" with President Emmanuel Macron. In an interview with Le Figaro, Tebboune expressed his wishes for a "new era" with France six months after Macron visited Algiers. He announced that he would…

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Algerian Journalist Jailed and His Media Offices Shut Down

A prominent Algerian journalist is behind bars and the offices of his website and radio station were shut down based on accusations that they threaten state security, according to a defense lawyer. Ihsane El-Kadi was detained Dec. 23 at his home and held in a police facility until Thursday, when…

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Saudi Arabia, Algeria Discuss Bolstering Security Cooperation

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune received in Algiers on Monday Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. Their talks focused on bilateral relations and security cooperation between their countries. Prince Abdulaziz conveyed the greetings of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin…

Reuters

Mali's northern armed groups pull out of Algiers peace talks

A coalition of armed groups in northern Mali on Thursday pulled out of long-running peace talks based on a 2015 Algiers accord because of what they call a lack of political will on the part of the West African country's military government.

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