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Algeria Joins G77+China Summit in Call for Global Economic Reform
Havana, Cuba, September 16, 2023 – Algeria joined a hundred countries from Asia, Africa, and Latin America at the G77+China summit in Havana, Cuba, on Thursday. The summit, which is themed “The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation in Development,” called for global economic reform to address the challenges…
Tremors shake Algeria, leaving residents shaken
A 3.2-magnitude earthquake struck Algeria on September 17, 2023, at 2:41 AM local time. The epicenter of the quake was located 3 kilometers northeast of Ben Djarah, in the province of Guelma.The earthquake was felt in several provinces across Algeria, including Guelma, Skikda, and Annaba. There were no reports of…
Algeria Appoints New Governors to Boost Local Development
Algeria‘s Minister of Interior and Urban Planning, Ibrahim Merad, on Tuesday inaugurated four new governors in a move aimed at boosting local development.The new governors were appointed by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in a recent reshuffle of the country’s provincial administration. They are: Mohamed Amine…
Algerian President Tebboune Arrives in New York for UN General Assembly
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune arrived in New York on Monday to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly. President Tebboune was greeted at JFK International Airport by a delegation of Algerian officials, including Prime Minister Ayman Benabderrahmane, Chief of Staff of the…
Algeria Extinguishes 37 Wildfires, Battles Two More
Algeria‘s Civil Protection Authority announced on Saturday that its teams had extinguished 37 wildfires in several provinces, including Bejaia, Tizi-Ouzou, and others. Firefighters are also battling two more wildfires in Tizi-Ouzou province. The announcement is a positive sign for Algeria, which has been grappling…
Algerian and Egyptian Ministers of Higher Education Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
By DZWatch September 17, 2023 Algerian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kamel Baddari met with Egyptian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Mohamed Eymen Ahmed Ashour Ahmed on the sidelines of the G77+China summit in Beijing, China on September 15 and 16, 2023. A statement from the…
Algeria plays a key role in preventing a humanitarian crisis
Lampedusa, Italy, is facing a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants arrive on the island from Africa. The Italian government is struggling to cope with the influx, which is being driven by instability and poverty in the Sahel region. Algeria is playing a key role in trying to prevent the crisis from worsening…
The EU lifts restrictions on Ukrainian grain exports to Eastern European countries
The European Commission has decided to lift the restrictions imposed in April on the export of grain, maize, rapeseed and sunflower seeds from Ukraine to Bulgaria, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania. The restrictions were due to expire on September 15. The measures limited the entry of these goods into the five…
Algeria and Venezuela Strengthen Ties in Technical Stopover
September 15, 2023 By DZWatch Algeria – Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro arrived in Algeria on Thursday evening for a technical stopover on his return from China, where he had conducted a state visit. Maduro was greeted at Algiers International Airport by Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane, with whom he held…
Algeria’s Initiative for Niger Crisis Resolution | Diplomatic Solution
Algeria, under the leadership of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has introduced a comprehensive initiative to address the ongoing crisis in Niger. The plan, which spans six months, prioritizes transparency and inclusivity with the objective of not only shaping Niger’s future but also addressing broader regional…
Algerian Authorities Urged to Respect Human Rights Ahead of UN Special Rapporteur’s Visit
(Beyrouth) – In the lead-up to the visit of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association, scheduled for September 2023, Algerian authorities should halt their attacks on civic space and allow independent organizations to operate without arbitrary restrictions…
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin Accepts Kim Jong-un’s Invitation to Visit North Korea
In a surprising turn of events, the official North Korean news agency KCNA reported that the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has accepted an invitation from North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to visit North Korea. This unexpected development comes after the two leaders held a two-hour meeting at the…
US Ambassador to Algeria Expresses Gratitude for Algeria’s Support
US Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin expressed gratitude for Algeria’s support for neighboring countries, especially during disasters. She made the remarks after being received by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Aubin also confirmed that the United States is ready to work with Algeria during its…
Oman’s Shura Council Chairman to visit Algeria
Oman’s Shura Council Chairman, Khalid bin Hilal bin Nasser, will begin an official visit to Algeria on Thursday, at the invitation of Algerian National People’s Assembly Speaker Ibrahim Boughali. A statement from the National People’s Assembly said the visit would be an opportunity to strengthen the friendship and…
Algeria sends delegation to Libya to offer aid after floods
A delegation from Algeria arrived in Libya on Tuesday night to offer assistance after floods that devastated parts of the country. The delegation, led by Interior Minister Ibrahim Mourad, met with Libyan Presidential Council Chairman Mohamed Younes Menfi in the capital, Tripoli. The delegation conveyed the condolences…
Algeria’s President Takes Steps to Improve Education, Food Security, and Citizen Welfare
President Tebboune stressed the importance of education, calling it “a pillar of the state’s organized social character.” He directed the government to take the following steps to improve education: Exempt poor and weak municipalities from the burden of funding primary schools.Give the state full responsibility for…
Algeria’s President Abdemadjid Tebboune orders to exempt poor municipalities from school costs
Algiers, Algeria – September 12, 2023 – Algeria’s President Abdemadjid Tebboune has ordered to exempt poor municipalities from school costs, in a move to ensure that all children in the country have access to quality education. Under the new order, the state will cover all costs associated with running schools in poor…
Algeria’s President Tebboune Orders Crackdown on Agriculture Speculation
Algeria‘s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered a crackdown on speculation in the agriculture sector, vowing to punish those who use shortages as an excuse to raise prices. In a meeting of the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, Tebboune said that he will not tolerate “the use of the terms scarcity and speculation…
Algeria leads meeting on independence of African supreme audit institutions
Algiers, Algeria, September 12, 2023 – Algeria is leading a meeting of the working group of the African Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions (Afrosai) on the independence of these institutions, which opened its work today in Algiers. The meeting, which is being held for four days, aims to discuss the challenges…
Morocco Earthquake: Death Toll Surpasses 2,800
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday has surpassed 2,800, with more than 2,500 people injured, according to the Moroccan government. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.8, struck the High Atlas Mountains, about 80 kilometers south of Marrakech. Most of the deaths were in…
