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Tue, 19 Oct 2021 07:58:51 GMT
The Battle of Algiers - an Iconic Film Whose Message of Hope Still Resonates Today
[The Conversation Africa] Saadi Yacef, the Algerian revolutionary leader who fought for his country's liberation from French colonial rule, died on 10 September 2021. Yacef is perhaps one of the better known of Algeria's resistance fighters because o...

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:02:53 GMT
Confronting France's Colonial Past - Harkis Eye Reparations
[DW] President Emmanuel Macron has apologized to the tens of thousands of French loyalist fighters whom France left behind when it exited Algeria in 1962. But some of the fighters, known as Harkis, say more needs to be done.

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:57:20 GMT
Merabi Kicks Off Vocational Training Year 2021-2022
[Algerie Presse Service] TIMIMOUN-Minister of Vocational Training and Education, Yacine Merabi on Wednesday kicked off the October 2021 session of the vocational training year 2021-2022 from Timimoun.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:47:09 GMT
Appeals Court Uphold Sentence for Journalist Spreading 'False News'
[RFI] An Algerian appeals court sentenced journalist Rabah Kareche to six months in prison plus six months suspended on Monday for spreading "false news".

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:26:56 GMT
Algeria Says Envoy Will Only Return If France Shows 'Total Respect'
[RFI] Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said the return of its ambassador to Paris depends on France showing it fully respects Algeria, following a row over visas and critical comments attributed to President Macron.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 13:25:02 GMT
Effort to Dissolve Prominent Civic Association
[HRW] Beirut -- Government's Court Case Against RAJ Threatens Freedom of Association

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:45:44 GMT
Return of Algeria's Ambassador to Paris Conditioned By 'Total Respect of Algerian State'
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune affirmed Sunday, in Algiers, that the return of Algeria's ambassador to Paris is conditioned by the "total respect of the Algerian State."

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 12:06:44 GMT
Algerian University Contributes to Building of High-Level Competencies
[Algerie Presse Service] Tipaza -- Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Abdelbaki Benziane affirmed Sunday, in Tipaza, that Algeria has allocated, since the independence, huge investments to the sector of education and training, which...

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:46:54 GMT
Benziane Kicks Off 2021-2022 Academic Year
[Algerie Presse Service] Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Abdelbaki Benziane on Sunday has kicked off the 2021-2022 academic year at the School of Higher Commercial Studies (HEC) at the University of Kolea (province of Tipaza).

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 05:21:12 GMT
Algerian President Demands France's 'Full Respect'
[DW] The president of Algeria said that the return of its ambassador to France is dependent on "full respect." Relations between the two countries are strained over visas and comments made by the French president.

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:57:10 GMT
Government Considers Draft Bill On Fight Against Illegal Speculation
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-A draft bill on the fight against illegal speculation, including prison sentences, was discussed at the Government meeting chaired Saturday by the Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Aimene Benabderrahmane, the Prime...

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:24:47 GMT
Defending Algeria's Interests At the Core of Our Diplomacy in Years Ahead
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Standing up for the interests of the nation, contributing in restoring regional security and stability and strengthening ties with Africa and the Arab world will be at the heart of Algeria's diplomatic activity in ...

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 09:26:14 GMT
Lamamra Reaffirms Algeria's Commitment to African Continent
[Algerie Presse Service] Rome -- The 3rd Africa-Italy Mnisterial Meeting opened on Friday, in Rome, in the presence of delegations of about 50 African States and representatives of the African Union (AU) and other regional organizations as well as ex...

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 06:26:32 GMT
Foreign Minister Urges France to Decolonise Its History
[RFI] Algeria's foreign minister Ramtane Lamamra added another layer to the diplomatic spat between his country and France when he suggested that France take stock of its imperialist past.

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 08:33:47 GMT
Construction Work of Two Algeria-Mauritania Border Posts Start in Tindouf
[Algerie Presse Service] The construction work of two Algeria-Mauritania land border posts were launched Wednesday at the PK-75 kilometer point in the territory of the province of Tindouf.

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 05:30:32 GMT
Algerian FM, Former Nigerian President Arrive in Addis Ababa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Foreign Affairs Minister of Algeria, Ramtane Lamamra has arrived in Addis Ababa to attend the inaugural ceremony of new government formation in Ethiopia.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 05:33:02 GMT
Govt Closes Airspace to French Military Planes - Report
[RFI] According to French newspaper Le Figaro, France no longer has the right to fly its military aircraft over Algerian territory. Paris uses Algerian airspace on its way to northern Mali, where French military run the anti-terrrorist Opération...

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 04:30:13 GMT
Angry Algeria Recalls Ambassador to France for Consultations
[RFI] Algeria has recalled its ambassador to France for consultations after what it called "irresponsible" comments attributed to French President Emmanuel Macron, Algeria's presidency said on Saturday.

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 09:10:50 GMT
Macron's Recent Remarks - Algeria Expresses 'Categorical' Rejection of Interference in Its Domestic Affairs
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Algeria expressed Saturday its "categorical rejection of the unacceptable interference in its internal affairs," following the unrefuted statements that several French sources attributed, by name, to the president ...

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 05:44:45 GMT
Bouteflika Ruled for Two Decades - His Legacy Will Haunt Algerians for Many Years to Come
[The Conversation Africa] Abdelaziz Bouteflika ruled Algeria with an iron fist for 20 years - from 1999 to 2019.

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 05:31:49 GMT
Algeria-Morocco Rift Another Blow to Continent's Free Trade Aspirations
[ISS] The AU and AfCFTA secretariat should facilitate talks on economic cooperation between the two North African countries.

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 08:47:20 GMT
President Tebboune Invites NESEC to Make Unprecedented Recommendations
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune has invited the members of the National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (NESEC), he installed Tuesday in Algiers, to develop national and unprecedented soci...

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:07:59 GMT
Ghanaian Referee for Algeria, Niger World Cup Qualifier
[Ghanaian Times] Top Ghanaian referee, Daniel Laryea has been appointed to handle the 2022 World Cup qualifier between Algeria and Niger next month.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:15:53 GMT
President Tebboune Receives Commander of Africom
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune received Monday, in Algiers, General Stephen Townsend, commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), who is leading an important delegation on a working vis...

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 04:55:25 GMT
Bouteflika's Death Delays Brother's Corruption Trial
[RFI] The corruption trial of ousted Algerian president Abdelaziz Bouteflika's younger brother, slated to begin this month, will be postponed for two weeks, local press reported Sunday, after the death of his brother earlier this month.

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 07:15:51 GMT
Achieving Territorial Balance Through 'Integrated, Coherent and Lasting' Development
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The participants in the Government-Governors meeting recommended Sunday, in Algiers, to adopt an "integrated, coherent and lasting" development to address the issue of territorial balance.

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 05:44:01 GMT
Government-Governors Meeting - Dynamic Approach to Boost Development
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-The traditional Government-Governors meeting will be held on Saturday and will focus on the ways to implement the projects of the President of the Republic under the Government Action Plan that aims to create wealth, ...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:19:33 GMT
Algeria Closes Airspace to All Moroccan Planes As Western Sahara Dispute Deepens
[RFI] Algeria has closed its airspace to all Moroccan planes due to "provocations and hostile practices" by its neighbour, in the latest dispute between the countries at odds mainly over Western Sahara.

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 07:32:15 GMT
Algeria to Continue to Support Libya, Defend Palestinian Cause
[Algerie Presse Service] Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ramtane Lamamra reiterated Algeria's willingness to continue its support to Libyans by sharing with them Algeria's experience in national reconciliation, and to defen...

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:21:42 GMT
Algeria Decides to 'Immediately Close' Airspace to Morocco
[Algerie Presse Service] ALGIERS-Algeria has decided to "immediately close" its airspace to all Moroccan civilian and military aircrafts as well as those with Moroccan registration numbers, as from Wednesday, following the meeting of the High Securit...



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