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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

Cameron Brenson launches TikTok challenge: sample cuisine from every country in the world via Chicago restaurants

Starting with traditional eats from Afghanistan, Albania and Algeria, the TikTok content creator hopes to try food from new countries around the world in alphabetical order at least twice a week.

Chicago Sun-Times

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 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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Nigerian court suspends deadline to switch to new currency amid chaos

In tonight's edition: Nigeria's Supreme Court suspends the old-for-new currency swap deadline that has caused pre-electoral chaos. Also, Algeria is one of many countries that have sent rescue teams to Turkey and Syria in the aftermath of the deadly earthquakes. Finally, we meet a prize-winning Ivorian scientist who is hoping…

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Algeria recalls ambassador to Paris over activist's flight

Algeria recalled its ambassador to Paris on Wednesday, accusing France of orchestrating the escape of an activist it wants for arrest and triggering a new crisis between the countries after months of increasingly warm relations.

Reuters

Official: Algerian Authorities Arrested 15,000 People Last Year on Alleged Corruption

Algerian police arrested more than 15,000 people in 2022 on charges of financial corruption, according to an Algerian security official. Deputy Director of Police Public Security Ahmed al-Hussein told the Algerian radio that the security units specialized in tracking financial crimes handled more than 14,000 cases last year, referring 10,600…

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Pope Francis implores South Sudan's leaders to end bloodshed and recriminations

On the first ever papal visit to South Sudan since the country gained independence, Pope Francis urged leaders to make a new start for peace. In South Africa, hour-long power cuts are already a part of daily life. Citizens are now hit with water shortages. And then it's time to…

France 24

Spain, Morocco seek reset of testy relationship at Rabat summit

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says the two countries agreed on a commitment of ‘mutual respect’.

Al Jazeera

King Salman Receives Message from President of Algeria

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received on Monday a written message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The message tackled bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and Algeria and ways to bolster them in various fields. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Eng.

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Algeria’s Army Chief on Discreet 1st-Ever Visit to France

Algeria’s powerful army chief is on a discreet but extraordinary official visit to Paris, the first by a top-ranked Algerian general since independence from France more than six decades ago. Gen. Said Chanegriha met Monday with President Emmanuel Macron, the Elysee Palace said, ahead of a meeting Tuesday with French…

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Algeria's army chief on discreet 1st-ever visit to France

Algeria’s powerful army chief is on a discreet but extraordinary official visit to Paris, the first by a top-ranked Algerian general since independence from France more than six decades ago

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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.

The Independent UK

Algeria, Italy look to broaden ties beyond coveted energy

Italy and Algeria moved to expand their ties through a series of signed agreements during a two-day visit by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, who called Algeria Italy’s “most stable, strategic and long-standing’’ partner in the region

Al Jazeera

Football row brings bitter Algeria-Morocco rivalry to forefront

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

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Italy's Meloni to Sign Several Agreements in Algeria

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Algeria on Sunday for a two-day visit to boost cooperation between the two countries. Several agreements are set to be signed between them before she concludes her trip. Algerian ambassador to Rome Abdelkrim Touahria said in an interview with the Italian newspaper Il…

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Algeria Takes New Measures to Boost Desert Tourism

Algeria seeks to attract foreign tourists through a series of measures that encourage desert tourism in the south of the country, following in the footsteps of Saudi Arabia, which opened its doors to foreign tourists for the first time in 2019. Bloomberg news agency reported that Algeria is planning to…

The Independent UK

Italy's Meloni eyes boost in strong energy ties with Algeria

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni is looking to boost already strong energy ties with Algeria to further wean Italy off Russian energy

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Algerian President, Italian PM Discuss Energy, ‘Partnership with Africa’

Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to hold meetings on Sunday and Monday in Algeria with senior officials to discuss energy and illegal immigration. Rome wants Algeria to play the “gendarme” role in combating the hundreds of illegal migrants arriving at the Italian shores annually. The Italian PM talks…

France 24

Can US shale gas save Europe from its energy crisis?

On the surface, booming US shale gas production looks like the perfect solution for Europe as it reels from the energy crisis created by tearing itself away from Russian gas. But analysts say it is no panacea.

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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 Announces New Law to Combat 'Human Trafficking' in Response to US Criticism

The Algerian government announced a new draft law on "human trafficking," which included penalties of up to 20 years imprisonment. The new law came in response to observations in annual reports of the US State Department on human trafficking, which criticized Algeria. It calls for a national strategy to prevent…

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