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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...

IFAD President Says Rural Transformation Key to Strengthening Food Security
(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 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...

Prime Minister Golob and Algerian President Tebboune strengthen bilateral cooperation
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) 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...

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...

France Expels Algerian Diplomats in Retaliatory Move
(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...

Media reports Algeria commanding expulsion of French embassy employees
(MENAFN) Algeria has ordered the expulsion of several French diplomatic personnel after France failed to follow proper procedures for their appointments, according to reports from Algeria’s press service (APS) on Sunday. The expelled employees,...

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...

Jordan pleads to International Court of Justice
(MENAFN) The court stated that Jordan’s argument is due to at four in the evening according to The Hague time (five evening at Amman time), and will take up to thirty minutes. On Monday, hearings about Israel`s duties will be made public, when it...

Algeria commits to energy security, regional collaboration
(MENAFN) Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune reiterated Algeria's dedication to energy security and regional collaboration during a meeting with media representatives on Saturday. He outlined strategies to increase gas production, support...

Minister Pemmy Majodina on Clanwilliam Dam wall progress
Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina says the R5.7 billion project to raise Clanwilliam Dam wall situated in Olifants River in Cederberg Municipality, Western Cape province is one of the mega projects prioritised nationally and is...

Sylvain Côté named Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead at EXP
MONTREAL, April 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EXP, a global engineering, architectural, design and consulting firm, is proud to announce the promotion of Sylvain Côté, Eng., MGC, to Vice President, International Development and Projects Lead....

Landslide in Algeria Kills Four, Injures Thirteen
(MENAFN) A deadly landslide in northwestern Algeria's Oran province claimed four lives and left 13 others injured late Saturday, Civil Protection officials confirmed Sunday. The disaster struck the village of Ard Chebatt, located roughly 400 km...

Landslide in Algeria Results in Four Deaths
(MENAFN) On Saturday night, a devastating landslide struck the Oran province in northwestern Algeria, resulting in the deaths of four people and injuries to 13 others, based on Civil Protection officials who reported the incident on Sunday. The...

France boots dozen Algerian diplomats
(MENAFN) France has expelled 12 Algerian diplomats and recalled its ambassador, Stéphane Romatet, from Algiers, following a significant deterioration in bilateral relations, as announced by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Tuesday. The...

Turkey, Algeria Want to Increase Discussions on Regional Matters
(MENAFN) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated on Monday that Turkey and Algeria are eager to enhance their cooperation in tackling regional challenges and shaping unified strategies. "As Türkiye and Algeria, we want to intensify our...