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French President Emmanuel Macron has rejected claims that France applies a specific numerical target or a relaxed approach to issuing visas for Algerian citizens, stating that the country has “no quantified objective” and “no laxity” in its visa policy. Speaking during a Council......
A French appeals court has ordered that an Algerian consular official remain in pre-trial detention as part of the investigation into the alleged 2024 abduction of Algerian government critic and social media figure Amir Boukhors, widely known online as Amir DZ. The decision, issued by the Paris Court......
An appeal court in France has upheld the conviction of Algerian TikTok personality Boualem Naman, widely known online as Doualemn, sentencing him to five months in prison with a suspended sentence for incitement to violence. The Montpellier Court of Appeal confirmed the lower court's ruling, bringing......
Algeria has officially launched a new international bidding round for oil and gas exploration and production licenses, seeking to attract foreign investors at a time of heightened volatility in global energy markets. The initiative, titled “Algeria Bid 2026,” marks the second such call since......
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for a historic two-day visit, marking the first time a pontiff has officially traveled to the North African country where Islam is the state religion. The visit is centered on promoting interfaith dialogue and strengthening cultural and religious understanding between......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is set to visit Algeria this week as Italy moves to secure alternative gas supplies following disruptions in deliveries from Qatar. The supply issues are linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East, which have affected energy infrastructure and export capacity. Algeria......
Airlines across the globe have canceled hundreds of flights to and from the Middle East following recent military escalations involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The widespread disruption comes as several countries in the region temporarily closed their airspace, forcing carriers to suspend......
Spanish authorities announced on Monday the dismantling of a structured network involved in the fraudulent re-export of vehicles from Spain to third countries, following an investigation that began on November 19, 2025, under customs control procedures. Six individuals, aged between 32 and 45, were......
French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez began a two-day visit to Algeria on Monday, aiming to restore dialogue on security issues amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Paris and Algiers. The visit, following an invitation from Algerian Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud months earlier, marks......
Algeria has officially started the process of terminating its air services agreement with the United Arab Emirates, originally signed in Abu Dhabi in May 2013. The move was announced by Algerian state media, which said the termination procedure is being conducted in line with the agreement's Article......
Fava beans are a key staple crop widely grown across North Africa, particularly in Sudan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Valued for their high protein content and versatility in local diets, these beans contribute significantly to food security in the region. The cultivation of fava beans has......
Algeria has summoned the French chargé d’affaires in Algiers following the broadcast of a television program on France 2 that addressed the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the two countries. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was intended to formally protest the content......
Morocco currently has the highest gasoline prices in the Arab world, with fuel costing around $1.106 per liter. It is followed by Jordan at $0.910 per liter and Tunisia at $0.766 per liter. In contrast, Gulf countries benefit from lower prices due to local oil availability and government fuel subsidies.......
