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JAC cars will be available in Algeria before the end of 2023
Algerian Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production Ali Oun met with a delegation from the Chinese JAC Group and EMIN AUTO Company on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. The meeting discussed the progress of the JAC car manufacturing project in Algeria. JAC is a Chinese automaker that produces passenger cars and…
Algeria appoints new customs director
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune appointed Abdulhafid Bakhous as the new director general of customs on Tuesday, replacing Noureddine Khalidi, whose term was terminated. Bakhous is a career military officer who has served in a number of senior positions, including director of foreign relations and cooperation…
Algeria to Establish National Cyber Security School
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the creation of a national cybersecurity school, in coordination with the Ministry of National Defense. The decision, announced in a cabinet meeting today, is intended to unify efforts and enhance efficiency in this critical area, in order to protect Algeria‘s…
Libyan floods leave thousands dead, missing
By dzwatch A powerful storm has caused widespread flooding in eastern Libya, killing at least 2,000 people and leaving thousands more missing, according to authorities. The storm, named Daniel, has been battering the region for two days, bringing heavy rains, strong winds, and flooding. The worst-hit areas include the…
Oil prices hover above $90 as investors await economic data
Oil prices hovered above $90 a barrel on Tuesday, as investors awaited a series of economic data due later this week that could indicate whether Europe and the United States will continue to raise interest rates. The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose to $90.72 a barrel by 07:40 GMT, while U.S. West…
American caver rescued after 1 week trapped in Turkish cave
An American caver was rescued after being trapped in a Turkish cave for more than a week. Mark Dickey, 40, became seriously ill on September 2 while mapping the Morca cave in southern Turkey’s Taurus Mountains. He was found 1,000 meters (more than 3,000 feet) below the cave’s entrance. Rescuers from across Europe…
Morocco Selectively Accepts International Aid After Earthquake
Morocco has been selective in accepting international aid after a powerful earthquake struck the country on Friday. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.5, killed at least 56 people and injured hundreds more. It was the strongest earthquake to hit Morocco in over 120 years. In the wake of the disaster, offers of…
Oil Prices Fall as Dollar Strength and China Concerns Weigh on Demand
Oil prices fell on Monday as a strong dollar and concerns about the Chinese economy weighed on demand expectations. Despite the decline, Brent crude was still above $90 a barrel, near its highest levels in 10 months, supported by tight supply after Saudi Arabia and Russia extended production and export cuts. Brent…
Morocco earthquake death toll rises to 2,122
The death toll from the devastating earthquake that struck Morocco on Friday night has risen to 2,122, according to the Moroccan Interior Ministry. The number of injured victims has also risen to 2,421. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.8, struck the Al Haouz province in the Atlas Mountains region. The…
Algeria Offers Humanitarian Aid to Morocco
The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Algeria is ready to provide humanitarian aid to Morocco in the wake of the powerful earthquake that struck the country on Friday evening. A statement from the ministry said that Algeria is offering a comprehensive plan of assistance, which includes a team of…
Morocco Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 2,012
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco’s Atlas Mountains region late on Friday, killing at least 2,012 people and injuring more than 2,059. The magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck at about 11:11pm (22:11 GMT) at a depth of nearly 26km (16 miles), according to the US Geological Survey. The epicenter was located in Al Haouz…
Morocco Earthquake: 632 Dead, 329 Injured
A powerful earthquake struck Morocco on Saturday, killing at least 632 people and injuring 329. The quake, which measured 7.0 on the Richter scale, struck about 100 kilometers southwest of the city of Marrakech. The quake caused widespread damage in the area, destroying or damaging many buildings and homes. Moroccan…
Protesters in France denounce ban on burqa in schools
Hundreds of people gathered in the northern French city of Trappes on Friday to protest a government ban on wearing the burqa in schools. The protesters demanded an end to discrimination against Muslims and Islamophobia in France. The protesters said the burqa ban is discriminatory and a violation of freedom. They…
Algeria and the United States Express Support for UN Efforts in Western Sahara
Washington, D.C., August 9, 2023 (WNA) – Algeria and the United States have expressed their support for the efforts of the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General, Mr. Staffan de Mistura. These efforts aim to enable the parties to the conflict in Western Sahara to engage seriously and without…
Queen of the Ukraine Coup Victoria Nuland’s Visit to Niger
In a recent diplomatic move, Victoria Nuland, the Acting U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, embarked on a visit to Niger, engaging with the new military government. Nuland, known for her foreign policy expertise, held discussions with the military government’s leaders regarding the risks of foreign interference, drawing…
Algeria and Polisario Front denounce “subversive maneuvers” by the US, Israel, and Morocco in Western Sahara
The Polisario Front has described Israel’s decision to recognize the “alleged sovereignty” of Morocco over the Western Sahara territory as “null and void” and has risen against the maneuvers. The Algerian government considers Israel’s recognition of the “alleged sovereignty” of Morocco over the Western Sahara…
The Algerian National Army Seizes Weapons and Arrests Terrorists in TEBESSA
The Algerian National Army (ANP) conducted a series of operations from August 2 to 8, 2023, that resulted in the seizure of weapons and the arrest of terrorists. In one operation, an ANP unit in Tebessa Province discovered and destroyed 19 terrorist hideouts that contained explosives, detonating devices, and various…
Algerian Constitutional Court and Indonesian Constitutional Court Sign MoU
President of the Algerian Constitutional Court Omar Belhadj is participating in the International Conference of Chief Justices on the topic of “Strengthening Democracy through the Indonesian Constitutional Court: Past, Present, and Future.” The conference will be held in Jakarta, Indonesia, from August 9-11, 2023, to…
Tragic Road Accident Claims 24 Lives in Morocco’s Azilal Province
In a devastating incident that unfolded on Sunday, one of the most tragic road accidents in Morocco’s history resulted in the loss of 24 lives within the central province of Azilal, as confirmed by authorities. The calamity struck when a minibus, en route to the weekly market in the town of Demnate, met with disaster…
Haidaouey stresses the need for intensified efforts between members of the Supreme Council of Youth and local authorities
The President of the Supreme Council of Youth, Mustafa Haidaouey, arrived in Annaba province on Saturday morning, where he was welcomed by the governor of the province, Djamel Eddine Brahim, the chairman of the Environment and Sustainable Development Committee, Kheireddine Jedi, and members of the Council in the…
