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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…

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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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Algerian President to Visit Moscow, Sign Strategic Partnership

Algeria and Russia are setting the stage to sign a strategic partnership agreement on economic and military affairs during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s upcoming visit to Moscow this month. In May 2020, Russian President Vladimir Putin invited his Algerian counterpart to visit Moscow, but the Covid-19 pandemic stopped him from making…

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Algerian President, Jordanian King Sign 5 Cooperation Agreements

Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein met with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and signed five cooperation agreements in various sectors. Abdullah arrived Saturday in Algiers for a two-day visit at the invitation of the Algerian President. The Algerian presidency said in a statement that the two leaders held "private…

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Algeria, Tunisia Hold Talks on Libya, Border Security

Tunisian Prime Minister Najla Boudin discussed in Algiers, the Libyan crisis and the irregular migration of an increasing number of young people from the two countries to Europe across the Mediterranean.

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Algeria Summit: Several Leaders Attend for 1st Time, Guterres is Guest of Honor

The Algerian authorities did not announce the names of the leaders who would be attending this year's Arab Summit.

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Algeria hosts divided Arab states for summit

Algeria aims to demonstrate diplomatic clout this week as it hosts the first Arab League summit since before the COVID-19 pandemic, but political divisions mean any show of unity among the club's members is likely to be paper thin.

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Lebanon Requests Dropping Terrorist Label of Hezbollah in Arab Summit Closing Statement

Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati arrived in Algiers on Monday to take part in the two-day Arab League summit that kicks off on Tuesday. The summit is being launched on the same day that Lebanon plunged in presidential vacuum with the parliament failing to elect a successor to President…

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Arab League Summit to Kick off in Algeria with Condemnation of Houthi Militias, Foreign Meddling

Arab leaders and delegations began arriving in Algiers on Monday to attend the two-day Arab League summit that will kick off on Tuesday. Among the arrivals were Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Chairman of the Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Mubarak Al…

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US Efforts to Impose Sanctions on Algeria Stir Debate

US Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin commented Sunday on a request presented last month by several US Congressmen demanding that Washington sanction Algiers for extensively trading arms with Russia, saying that part of her diplomatic job is to explain US law to Algerian officials. “Algeria’s officials will then make…

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Aboul Gheit: Situation in Occupied Palestinian Territories is On Verge of Explosion

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit said that regional crises are weakening the collective security. He made the remarks on Saturday at the opening session of the two-day Arab League Council meeting at the level of foreign ministers, in preparation for the 31st Arab League Summit, which will be held…

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Algeria, Russia Hold Naval Exercises Ahead of ‘Desert Shield 2022'

Two warships belonging to the Russian fleet left on Friday the port of Algiers after conducting a joint exercise with the Algerian navy. The two countries prepare to hold next month joint anti-terrorist drills dubbed Desert Shield 2022 in Algeria’s desert for the first time. The Algerian Defense Ministry said…

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Algeria Expects Record Attendance of Arab Leaders in Upcoming Summit

Seventeen Arab leaders are expected to participate in the upcoming 31st Arab Summit, which will be held in Algiers on Nov. 1-2, according to Algerian media. All About Algeria e-newspaper underlined the attendance of Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and his son Crown Prince Moulay Hassan, in light of the unprecedented…

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Hamas Announces from Damascus 'Turning the Page of Past'

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received on Wednesday a Palestinian delegation that included several factions, including the Hamas movement, which announced turning the page on the dispute with the Syrian regime. The movement, which had closed its offices in Damascus in 2012, stressed that its decision to return to the country…

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Algeria Finalizes Preparations for Arab Summit

Algerian officials announced the completion of arrangements for the upcoming 31st Arab Summit, which will be held in Algiers on Nov. 1-2. The country’s official news agency (APS) published a video on the preparations, describing the event “the most important in the history of the Arab summits,” especially, according to…

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Palestinian rivals agree to hold elections but doubts persist

Rival Palestinian factions signed an agreement in Algiers on Thursday aimed at resolving 15 years of discord by holding elections within a year after months of talks mediated by Algeria.

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Palestinian Factions Discuss Reconciliation Deal in Algiers

Divided Palestinian factions met in Algiers Thursday amid efforts to persuade them to sign a reconciliation deal to lay out timelines to hold elections within a year, officials said. "The Palestinians have been divided for more than 15 years, which has hugely weakened our cause," said Azzam al-Ahmed, the head…

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Borne: Paris, Algiers Are Moving Towards a ‘Permanent Renewable Partnership’

France and Algeria are progressing towards a “permanent renewable partnership,” stressed French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne who had met Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune during a two-day visit to the North African nation. During her visit, 12 agreements were signed in the fields of industry, employment, and antiquities.

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France and Algeria seek to deepen ties after easing of tensions

French and Algerian prime ministers have declared a wish to "deepen" their countries' ties as Paris seeks to repair relations with its former colony and major gas exporter.

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Palestinian Factions Arrive in Algeria for ‘National Dialogue’

Delegations from Palestinian factions began arriving to Algeria on Saturday to participate in the internal Palestinian dialogue hosted by the North African country. Algeria has taken it upon itself to host dialogue between Palestinians ahead of the Arab League summit that it will host early next month. The National Conference…

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Algeria Want to Replace Guinea as 2025 Cup of Nations Hosts

Algeria football boss Zefizef Djahid said on Saturday his country will bid to stage the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after original choice Guinea were stripped of the hosting rights. Speaking during the African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw ceremony at an Algiers opera house, he announced that "Algeria will…

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Reluctant Algeria invites rival Morocco to Arab League meet

Under apparent pressure from other Arab powers, Algeria has agreed to invite its neighbor and rival Morocco to an Arab League summit it's hosting in Algiers in November

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Algeria Calls for Resuming Negotiations between Morocco, Polisario

UN special envoy for the Western Sahara Staffan de Mistura arrived in Algiers on Monday and held talks with Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra.

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Macron visits the 'birthplace of Rai' in Oran as reconciliation visit to Algeria comes to an end

French President Emmanuel Macron was swamped by crowds of young people outside the Disco Maghreb music store this Saturday, as his three-day visit to Algeria drew to a close.

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Macron continues Algeria charm offensive to smooth difficult ties

French President Emmanuel Macron, on a relations-building trip to Algeria, on Friday paid his respects at the mixed Christian-Jewish St Eugene cemetery in the capital Algiers.

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