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Official Visit of Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria Ahmed Attaf to Singapore, 6 to 8 July 2025

His Excellency Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs, National Community Abroad and African Affairs of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, is on an Official Visit to Singapore from 6 to 8 July 2025 at the invitation...

Algeria Hails India-Pakistan Ceasefire, Seeks Regional Talks

(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) 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) 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) 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...

Egypt states ‘no military solutions’ to Israel-Iran predicament

(MENAFN) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has emphasized the need for a peaceful, diplomatic resolution to the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. During a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday,...

The humanitarian consequences of armed conflict: Promoting respect for and good practices in the application of international humanitarian law

Chair, Excellencies, In September 2024, Brazil, China, France, Jordan, Kazakhstan, and South Africa launched, jointly with the ICRC, a global initiative to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law (IHL). They called upon...

Algeria Warns of Potential Internet Disruptions Following Europe Power Outage

(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) 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...

Algeria’s president conducts discussions with Macron

(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) 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...

Algeria Slams French Diplomatic Moves as "Regrettable"

(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...

Algeria Says Decision to Expel French Diplomats is Response to Official Arrest

(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...

Algeria mandates departure of 12 French diplomats amid arrest tensions

(MENAFN) In a significant diplomatic move, Algeria has ordered 12 officials from the French embassy to depart the nation within 48 hours, a decision confirmed by France's foreign minister in an interview on Monday. The foreign minister indicated...

Algeria Orders 12 French Embassy Officials to Depart Country

(MENAFN) Algeria has commanded twelve staff members from the French embassy to depart the country within two days, as confirmed by the French foreign minister during an interview with a French newspaper. According to Barrot, “This decision would...

Algeria demonstrates detention of Consul in France, calls for immediate release

(MENAFN) On Saturday, the Algerian Foreign Ministry announced that it had summoned French Ambassador to Algiers, Stephane Romatet, to express a "strong protest" regarding the arrest of an Algerian consul in France. This protest follows the...

Algerian navy rescues adrift migrant boat off northern coast

(MENAFN) On Monday, naval forces successfully rescued 23 undocumented migrants of African descent after their vessel was discovered adrift roughly 20 nautical miles north of Cap Djinet in Boumerdes province, located about 60 kilometers northeast...

Algeria shuts airspace to Mali amid rising drone row

(MENAFN) Algeria has declared the closure of its airspace to all flights to and from Mali, marking a significant escalation in the diplomatic tensions between the two countries following the recent downing of a drone near their border. This...

Algeria calls for emergency UN session on Israeli atrocities in Palestine

(MENAFN) Algeria urgently called for a United Nations Security Council meeting on Wednesday to address the rapidly deteriorating situation in Palestine, with the session expected to convene Thursday afternoon. "Algeria on Wednesday requested the...

Koceila Chougar to Launch International Exhibition Program After Art Basel 2025 Debut

MONTE-CARLO , MONACO, June 9, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Franco‑Algerian painter Koceila Chougar (b. 1985, Tizi‑Ouzou) will embark on a multi‑city exhibition schedule in 2026–2027 after unveiling new large‑format works at Art Basel 2025. His...