Algeria seeks to defuse diplomatic crisis with France

On the eve of the 63rd anniversary of Algeria's independence, the Algerian Consulate in Nanterre has indirectly communicated, according to Al Arab, its intentions to calm the diplomatic crisis with France.  The festivities will last from 1 to 6 July …

Saipem awarded FEED contract by Sonatrach for fertilizer project in Algeria

Saipem awarded FEED contract by Sonatrach for fertilizer project in Algeria

Saipem SpA (Milan, Italy; www.saipem.com) has been awarded a front-end engineering design (FEED) contract by Sonatrach Petroleum (London, U.K.; www.sonatrach.co.uk), related to the phosphate integrated project for fertilizer production in Algeria. The …

Oman participates in Arab forum for equality in Algeria

Algiers: The Sultanate of Oman participated on Wednesday in the Fourth Arab Forum for Equality “Dialogue and Solutions” 2025, organised by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) in the People’s Democratic Republic of …

Brutal Heatwave Scorches Algeria as Temperatures Break 40°C

Algeria is experiencing an intense heatwave on Wednesday, June 25, as a powerful heat dome settles over the Mediterranean basin. Affected regions include the north and inland areas, with temperatures expected to surpass 40°C (104°F). The National …

Bangladesh, Algeria seek stronger ties in key sectors

Bangladesh and Algeria have discussed avenues to deepen bilateral cooperation in key economic sectors, including energy, industry, and pharmaceuticals, leveraging the complementary strengths of both countries. The discussion took place during a bilateral …

Business forum strengthens Oman and Algeria economic ties

ALGIERS: Oman and Algeria reaffirmed their growing economic partnership during the Omani-Algerian Businessmen Forum held in Algiers on Tuesday, under the theme “Algerian-Omani Economic Partnerships: Pioneering Areas and Promising Prospects.” The forum took …

Algeria’s Prosecutor Requests 10-Year Prison Sentence Against Boualem Sansal

Rabat – A public prosecutor in Algeria has requested a 10-year prison sentence against French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal. AFP quoted the prosecutor, who is demanding a “10 years in prison and a fine of one million [Algerian] dinars.” The Court of …

Algeria Seeks 10-Year Prison Sentence for Author Boualem Sansal Over “Anti-State” Statements

Watan-On Tuesday, June 24, the Public Prosecutor’s Office at the Algiers Court of Appeal requested a 10-year prison sentence and a fine of one million Algerian dinars against French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, during his appeal hearing. Sansal, 75 …

Algeria prosecution seeks 10 years jail for writer Sansal

Algeria's prosecutor general sought at an appeal hearing on Tuesday 10 years in prison for novelist Boualem Sansal, doubling his current sentence, an AFP journalist in the courtroom reported. The dual Algerian-French writer, whose case has been at the …