Most ministers in the previous administration maintained their jobs in the new cabinet.
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Algerian president appoints new cabinet
The major changes in the cabinet reshuffle are the return of Ramtane Lamamra as the foreign minister and the appointment of Abderrachid Tebbi as the new minister of justice, APS said.
Sixty years on, Algerian desert region still struggles with effects of French nuclear tests
In February 1960, France carried out its first nuclear test in the Algerian desert, codenamed „Blue Jerboa“. Three more atmospheric tests and 13 underground tests followed, until 1966. The consequences for humans and the environment were disastrous. More than 60 years on, the after-effects are still visible and the victims of nuclear tests are struggling to be heard.
Algerians demonstrate in their thousands to demand free press, judiciary
Several journalists were assaulted at the demonstration a week earlier, and Algerian authorities have threatened to permanently withdraw international broadcaster FRANCE 24’s media accreditation.
US adopts map of Morocco that includes Western Sahara
The prime minister of Algeria — Morocco’s neighbour and regional rival, and the key foreign backer of the Polisario Front — on Saturday criticised „foreign manoeuvres“ that he said aimed to „destabilise Algeria“.
Algeria’s president leaves German hospital, back home in ‚coming days‘
Elected in December, Tebboune has pushed for a new constitution that limits presidential terms and gives more powers to the parliament and judiciary. It will be put to a referendum on Sunday.
Algerian president transferred to Germany for medical checks
It stated that Tebboune will undergo „in-depth physical examination“ in Germany on the recommendation of his doctors.
Lavrov to hold talks with Algerian foreign minister in Moscow on July 22
The spokeswoman noted that Algeria plays an important role in maintaining regional stability in North Africa. „We believe that the upcoming talks will strengthen multifaceted bilateral cooperation,“ the diplomat concluded.
Algeria Lockdown Sparks Clashes between Security Forces, Youths in Slums
“I cannot stay at home for a long time. I have five sisters, in addition to my parents. Pressure at home is terrible. In normal days, it was unbearable, so what about now!” Gili told Asharq Al-Awsat in a phone call. “Therefore, I ask the authorities to take into account the conditions of life in these apartments. They should think about us, who are unemployed and managing our informal trading in the markets to earn our living,” he added.
Algeria, Tunisia discuss Libyan crisis, bilateral cooperation
Tebboune also pledged that his country would deposit 150 million U.S. dollars in Tunisian bank as a loan, in a bid to boost the economy of the neighboring nation.
UPDATE 1-Algeria to give Tunisia $150 mln deposit loan – Algerian president
Saied’s visit to Algeria is the first since he was elected in October. Tebboune was elected in December in a vote that was opposed by a large protest movement.
Libya’s neighbours meet in Algiers in bid to diffuse crisis
German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, who was set to brief the meeting on the results of Sunday’s international summit in Berlin, is also attending.
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Libya’s UN-backed govn’t announces Turkish-Tunisian-Algerian alliance to support Libyan govn’t
Interior Minister of the UN-backed government of Libya Fathi Bashagha on Thursday revealed that a Turkish-Tunisian-Algerian alliance was formed to support the Libyan government.
Algeria’s powerful military chief Ahmed Gaid Salah dies
Algerian state media says the country’s powerful army chief General Ahmed Gaid Salah has died, at a time of bitter political divisions over the military’s dominant role in the major energy exporter.
Presidential statement confirms elections in Algeria
An announcement made by Algerian president on Friday to organize presidential elections on April 18 has put an end to the possibility of postponing elections.
Algeria shuts southern borders to Syrians over security fears
Algeria has barred all Syrians from entering the country via its southern border with Mali and Niger to keep out members of defeated rebel groups from Syria deemed to pose a security risk, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Algeria to block internet to stop high school exam leaks
Nouria Benghabrit told Algerian national radio Tuesday that the internet, including social networks such as Facebook, will be blocked during for the first hour of each baccalaureate exam during the June 20-25 exam period.
Cell phone jammers are also being installed at each examination center.
Algeria: African Nationals Handed Heavy Sentences for Spying for Israel
The men, according to Anadolu, were nabbed in 2015 in an army operation in the city of Ghardaia, 600 kilometers south of Algiers. They were arrested in possession of documents and communications equipment related to espionage for Israel.
France will Not Oppose Morocco’s Military Intervention Against Polisario
Moroccan newspaper Assabah reported that the Security Council could also give Morocco a green light for a limited military intervention against the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which has been attempting to relocate parts of its facilities east Morocco’s defense wall.
Algerian plane crash victims include 26 members of Western Saharan Polisario movement -official
Victims of an Algerian military plane crash on Wednesday include 26 members of the Western Saharan Polisario independence movement, an official in Algeria’s ruling FLN party said.
FLN Secretary General Djamel made the comment to private broadcaster Ennahar TV but gave no total death toll in the crash, which happened outside Algiers.
Algeria: More Than 100 Feared Dead After Plane Crash
More than 100 people are feared dead after an Algerian plane crashed at 8:00 a.m. near Boufarik airbase 20 miles outside Algiers, according to Algerian state radio.
The Ilyushin Il-76 military plane, which was transporting troops and equipment, was heading to the western Algerian city of Bechar, an Algerie24 report said.