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Algeria Hails India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Seeks Regional Talks
MENAFN
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May 12, 2025
(MENAFN) Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar engaged in a phone discussion Sunday concerning recent regional developments, specifically the newly established ceasefire between...
Algeria Takes Action, Expels Two French Intelligence Officers
MENAFN
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May 11, 2025
(MENAFN) Algerian authorities expelled two French intelligence agents on Sunday for entering the country with “fake diplomatic passports,” marking a new chapter in the growing tension between the two nations. As reported by Algerian broadcaster,...
Algeria Formally Phases Out French in Official Use
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) Amidst increasing friction with France, Algerian institutions are formally phasing out the use of French in their official and administrative documents and communications, opting for Arabic and English instead. The Algerian football...
Algeria Confirms Commitment to French Colonial Memory
MENAFN
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May 8, 2025
(MENAFN) In a national address commemorating the 80th anniversary of the May 8, 1945 massacres, Algerian Leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune emphasized that the nation’s historical memory of French colonialism “will not be subject to forgetfulness or...
The 9th International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage Kicks off
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 29, 2025
CHENGDU, China, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 9 th International Festival of the Intangible Cultural Heritage is held from May 28 to June 3 at the Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Expo Park. Co-hosted by the Sichuan...
Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield addresss National Council of Provinces Africa Day public lecture
South African Government
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May 26, 2025
Since the start of the preferential trade under African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) on 31 January 2024, South Africa’s preferential exports have steadily increased. The Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr...
ICRC President: All parties to an armed conflict have non-negotiable legal obligations to ensure water remains accessible during war
International Committee of the Red Cross
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May 26, 2025
Mr. Chair, Excellencies, esteemed colleagues, Water is an issue of immense humanitarian concern that cannot be emphasised enough and cannot be placed high enough on states’ agendas. I thank the Permanent Mission of Slovenia and co-sponsors for...
Algeria Warns of Potential Internet Disruptions Following Europe Power Outage
MENAFN
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) Algerian officials issued a warning on Monday about possible internet disruptions in the coming hours, citing a widespread power outage affecting Spain and other European countries. The Ministry of Post and Telecommunications revealed...
Algeria Braces for Internet Disruptions Due to Spain’s Power Failure
MENAFN
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April 29, 2025
(MENAFN) On Monday, Algerian officials alerted the public about the possibility of internet disturbances within the next few hours, following a large-scale power failure that has impacted Spain and other European countries. According to a...
Islamic Development Bank 51st Annual Meeting Kicks Off in Algeria
MENAFN
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May 20, 2025
(MENAFN) The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group's 51st annual meeting began Monday in Algeria's capital, Algiers. The four-day event has brought together decision-makers from 57 member countries to discuss ways to advance sustainable...
EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Algeria drafting asylum law ― NGOs criticise European Commission designation of Egypt as ‘safe’ country of origin ― Head of Frontex expresses regret about agency’s co-operation with Libya ― UNWRA chief condemns Israel’s blockade o…
European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE)
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May 15, 2025
The Algerian government has started drafting an asylum law. A number of NGOs have criticised the inclusion of Egypt in the European Commission’s proposed list of safe countries of origin. The head of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency...
IFAD President Says Rural Transformation Key to Strengthening Food Security
MENAFN
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May 21, 2025
(MENAFN) Efforts to strengthen food security and economic stability in developing nations are increasingly centered on transforming rural areas. This shift is crucial as more than half of the workforce in many countries is involved in agriculture,...
Algeria’s president conducts discussions with Macron
MENAFN
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April 22, 2025
(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held a lengthy and candid phone conversation to address rising tensions and strained relations between their countries, the Élysée Palace announced Monday. The...
Algeria boots dozen French diplomats
MENAFN
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April 23, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered 12 French embassy officials to leave the country within 48 hours, escalating tensions between the two nations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed on Monday. Barrot criticized the move and urged Algiers...
Russia sees Africa as great coal shipments market
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia sees Africa as a promising market for its coal exports, potentially becoming the third-largest destination after China and India, according to Deputy Energy Minister Dmitry Islamov in a TASS interview. With Africa’s population...
Prime Minister Golob and Algerian President Tebboune strengthen bilateral cooperation
Government of Slovenia
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May 13, 2025
SLOVENIA, May 13 - Following an official photo session in the Grand Hall of the Presidential Palace, the two leaders held a private meeting in the Blue Salon. Prime Minister Golob and Algerian President Tebboune then signed a joint declaration...
France plans in exiling Algerian officials
MENAFN
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May 15, 2025
(MENAFN) The capital of France made an announcement on Wednesday that France will boot Algerian diplomats as a result of the North African country’s choice to take out more than 12 French officials. On Sunday, an Algerian state press agency...
Algeria Slams French Diplomatic Moves as "Regrettable"
MENAFN
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April 17, 2025
(MENAFN) An official from Algeria has labeled France's choice to withdraw its ambassador and expel 12 Algerian diplomats as "regrettable." The official pointed to French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau as a key factor in the worsening of...
France Expels Algerian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move
MENAFN
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May 14, 2025
(MENAFN) France announced on Wednesday that it is expelling several newly arrived Algerian diplomats in direct response to Algeria’s earlier decision to expel French embassy staff. “Our response is immediate, firm, and strictly proportionate at...
Algeria Says Decision to Expel French Diplomats is Response to Official Arrest
MENAFN
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April 15, 2025
(MENAFN) Algeria has chosen to expel a dozen French diplomats in direct reaction to the recent apprehension of an Algerian consular representative by French authorities. This move was outlined in an official statement released by Algeria’s Foreign...