Posts Tagged ‘algeria’

France’s Macron urges future with Algeria beyond ‘painful’ history

President Emmanuel Macron indicated yesterday that France and Algeria should move beyond their “painful” shared history and look to the future at the start of a three-day visit to the North African country, Reuters reports. The trauma of French colonial rule in Algeria and the bitter independence war that ended it in 1962 has haunted relations […]

France’s Macron urges future with Algeria beyond ‘painful’ history

President Emmanuel Macron indicated yesterday that France and Algeria should move beyond their “painful” shared history and look to the future at the start of a three-day visit to the North African country, Reuters reports. The trauma of French colonial rule in Algeria and the bitter independence war that ended it in 1962 has haunted relations […]

France’s Macron urges future with Algeria beyond ‘painful’ history

President Emmanuel Macron indicated yesterday that France and Algeria should move beyond their “painful” shared history and look to the future at the start of a three-day visit to the North African country, Reuters reports. The trauma of French colonial rule in Algeria and the bitter independence war that ended it in 1962 has haunted relations […]

France’s Macron visits Algeria seeking better ties

French President, Emmanuel Macron, arrived in Algeria on Thursday for his first visit since 2017, hoping to build trade links and turn the page on a diplomatic row tied to disputes over the legacy of France’s colonial rule, Reuters reports. Stepping from the plane in Algiers, Macron was met on the red carpet by Algerian President, Abdelmadjid […]

France’s Macron visits Algeria seeking better ties

French President, Emmanuel Macron, arrived in Algeria on Thursday for his first visit since 2017, hoping to build trade links and turn the page on a diplomatic row tied to disputes over the legacy of France’s colonial rule, Reuters reports. Stepping from the plane in Algiers, Macron was met on the red carpet by Algerian President, Abdelmadjid […]

France’s Macron visits Algeria seeking better ties

French President, Emmanuel Macron, arrived in Algeria on Thursday for his first visit since 2017, hoping to build trade links and turn the page on a diplomatic row tied to disputes over the legacy of France’s colonial rule, Reuters reports. Stepping from the plane in Algiers, Macron was met on the red carpet by Algerian President, Abdelmadjid […]

France’s Macron visits Algeria seeking better ties

French President, Emmanuel Macron, arrived in Algeria on Thursday for his first visit since 2017, hoping to build trade links and turn the page on a diplomatic row tied to disputes over the legacy of France’s colonial rule, Reuters reports. Stepping from the plane in Algiers, Macron was met on the red carpet by Algerian President, Abdelmadjid […]

France-Algeria: Emmanuel Macron seeks to repair damaged ties during three-day visit

The French president hopes his visit which begins on Thursday will repair diplomatic tensions and allow him to develop his relationship with young Algerians. Source

Algeria : the parade to commemorate the 60th independence’s anniversary

Algeria celebrates 60 years of independence from France this 5 July. Source

Algeria: 60 years of endless support for the Palestinian cause

July 5, 2022 Source: Al Mayadeen Net + Agencies By Ahmad Karakira  Algeria has always demonstrated unconditional support for the country of Palestine and the Palestinian cause, which dates back to fighting “Israel” and helping Egypt claim back Sinai in the 1973 October War. On July 5, 1962, after 132 years of French colonialism, Algeria declared its […]

Spain seeks alternative markets to Algeria in Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt and Senegal

Media platforms revealed that the authorities in some Spanish provinces established a team of specialists and economists with the aiming of searching for alternative sources to the Algerian markets in North Africa. Spanish sources pointed out that the regional government of the "Murcia" Region has opened communication channels with the affected companies to provide the […]

Algeria to start teaching English language at primary school level

Algerian President, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, has instructed that teaching English starts at primary school level, for the first time in the country's history. This came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Tebboune in Algiers, during which he discussed the country's education programs, according to a statement by the cabinet, reported by Sputnik. The statement said the […]

Relations between Russia and Algeria are Developing Rapidly

Unlike Europe, Russia did not leave a colonial imprint on the Arab world. Moreover, it was Moscow that in the previous century was actively involved in decolonization, in freeing many Arab states from their previous political and economic dependence on the West, in creating their own economies and policies independent of Europe. Russian-Arab cooperation received […]

Sentence Reduced for Convicted Christians in Algeria

El Jedid Mosque in Algiers, Algeria. (Damien Boilley, Creative Commons) TIZI-OUZOU, Algeria (Morning Star News) – A group of Christians arrested on Dec. 12 received a reduction in their sentence for “unauthorized worship” last week, one of those convicted said. The 11 Christians, including the owner of the site rented for the occasion, had…

‘Morocco has advanced weaponry, so Algeria wants a Chinese defence system’

The MENA Defence website has revealed that the Algerian army has bought a sophisticated Chinese electronic warfare system because Morocco has obtained advanced weapons systems from Turkey and other sources. The Chinese system is capable of blocking enemy communications and detecting radar at a range of hundreds of kilometres. According to media linked to the […]

Algeria’s Ambassador to return to Paris after 3-month hiatus

Algeria announced, on Wednesday, that its ambassador to Paris will return to his post on Thursday, three months after being pulled back for “consultations”, Anadolu News Agency reports. According to an Algerian Presidency statement, “President Abdelmadjid Tebboune​​​​​​​ received Algeria’s Ambassador to France, Mohamed Antar Daoud, who will resume his duties in Paris on Thursday.” In […]

Heavy Fine Upheld on Appeal by Christian in Algeria

Ain Defla, Algeria. (Habib Kaki, Creative Commons) TIZI-OUZOU, Algeria (Morning Star News) – A Christian convert from Islam received a six-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of 100,000 Algerian dinars (US$716) from an appeals court on Dec. 1 for accepting donations without a license, he said. Ahmed Beghal (name changed for security reasons) had been […]

We can expect stronger Algeria-Iran ties as Israel plans to establish a base in Morocco

Bilateral relations between Algeria and Iran have grown ever since ties were restored 21 years ago. They were initially severed in 1993 after the North African country accused Tehran of supporting the armed wing of the Islamic Salvation Front during the civil war, brought on by the Algerian military’s decision to cancel elections the year […]

Where is the Escalation of the Conflict between Algeria and Morocco Leading?

Relations between Algeria and Morocco have been tense for decades, with the border between the countries closed since 1994. One of the reasons for the tensions is disagreement over Western Sahara: Algeria has supported the Polisario Front for decades insisting on the establishment of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), while Morocco considers the territory its own. […]

Algeria Battling “Israel” in Africa

10 Nov 2021 Source: Al Mayadeen Net Hussam AbdelKareem Due to the strong Algerian opposition, “Israel”‘s accession is almost impossible. On October 16th, 2021, the Executive Council of the African Union announced the postponement of its decision on approving or rejecting the “observer status” of “Israel” in the Union to the next African summit scheduled […]

Tunisia, Algeria discuss regional issues

Tunisia and Algeria are in complete agreement on all regional issues, Tunisian Foreign Minister, Othman Jerandi, said yesterday. Jerandi spoke following a meeting with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in Algiers. “I expressed to President Tebboune how much we respect and love Algeria and the Algerian people, as well as our attachment to the existing brotherly […]

Algeria: Morocco used gas pipeline as a bargaining chip in Western Sahara issue  

Algeria stopped using the Maghreb–Europe Gas Pipeline to supply Spain with gas as a result of the “aggressive practices of the Kingdom of Morocco”, media sources have quoted officials saying. The contract for the use of the pipeline ended on 31 October with Algeria switching to the Medgaz undersea pipeline, which does not pass-through Morocco. […]

Algeria Allegedly Foils Israeli Plot To Use Separatists In Order To Carry Out Armed Attack

Algerian national broadcaster, Ennahar TV, announced this Wednesday that the country’s security forces had foiled a plot to launch an armed attack by separatists, who were aided by both Israel and a North African nation. This Wednesday, Ennahar TV revealed that the “General Directorate of National Security managed to thwart a conspiracy plot that dates […]

Has Macron Closed Algeria’s Skies for France?

Emmanuel Macron, the eighth president of France, during his four and a half years in the Elysee Palace has shown himself to be a very active politician, and sometimes even very controversial as are his numerous public speeches. After becoming President of France, Macron refused the annual traditional interview on the day of the national […]

France’s Macron calls for calm with Algeria

French President Emmanuel Macron today called on Algeria to calm down and resume diplomatic cooperation with Paris. Macron said in statements that he hoped the diplomatic tension with Algeria would end soon, adding: “We hope that we can calm things down because I think it is better that we talk to each other and make […]

Algeria Bans French Military Aircraft from Airspace

Posted on October 3, 2021 by martyrashrakat October 3, 2021 Source: Al Mayadeen & Agencies By Al Mayadeen Algeria banned French military aircraft  Algeria banned French military aircraft from entering its airspace, the French army reported Sunday. This comes as another Algerian step in response to French President Emmanuel Macron’s disrespect to Algeria’s sovereignty and history, […]

Algeria navy chase Israel submarine out of international waters

The Algerian National Navy detected an Israeli Dolphin submarine last week on the edge of Algerian international waters, chased it and forced it to rise to the surface before leaving the area, MENADEFENSE reported on Friday. This came after Russian journalist Darko Todorovski revealed information about the incident in a tweet on Thursday: “Off the […]

What is Behind Algeria’s Severance of Diplomatic Ties with Morocco?

“Algeria has decided to sever diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Morocco as of August 24,” Algerian Foreign Minister Ramdan Lamamra told a news conference, accusing the neighboring kingdom of “hostile actions.” Although the termination of diplomatic relations has already taken effect, consulates in each country will nevertheless remain open, Ramtane Lamamra said. Algeria is considering […]

Algeria arrests 22 suspected arsonists over deadly blazes

Algeria has arrested 22 people suspected of being involved in the country’s deadly wildfires that killed at least 69 people, the country’s president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said. Dozen of forest fires have hit mountainous areas in northern Algeria since Monday, mainly in Tizi Ouzou of the Kabylie region east of the capital, Algiers. At least […]

Iran expresses condolences to Algeria over wildfires

TEHRAN— In a statement on Thursday, Khatibzadeh offered condolences to the Algerian government and nation, especially the families of the victims of the tragic incident, and wished recovery for those injured. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh expressed regret over massive wildfires in Algerian forests, which have claimed dozens of military and civilian lives and […]

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