Algeria

Algeria's Early Presidential Election: Three Candidates Announced The Algerian electoral body, Anie, revealed on July 25, 2024, that three candidates are approved for the upcoming early presidential election set for September 7. The list includes the current President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, alongside Abdelaali Hassani and Youssef Aouchiche. "Anie's announcement confirms the acceptance of three candidates for this crucial election," an insider said. The big deal here is President Abdlemadjid Tebboune aiming for another…

Algerian Heroes Rescue Flamingo Chicks Algerian Heroes Rescue Flamingo Chicks In July 2024, altruistic souls in Algeria pulled off an extraordinary feat, rescuing around 300 pink flamingo hatchlings imperiled by their desiccating homeland. These fragile baby birds, native to Oum El Bouaghi in the eastern part of the country, faced certain demise as their birthplace—an ephemeral salt lake—dried out completely. The volunteers' rapid response and dedication were instrumental in safeguarding the young avians from the…

Algeria Battles and Extinguishes 26 Fires Within a Day Algeria Battles and Extinguishes 26 Fires Within a Day In a relentless and successful battle against raging blazes, Algeria's fire-fighting teams managed to quell 26 fires over the last 24 hours. This recent surge of fires has demanded swift and efficient responses to minimize devastation. "Our teams have been working tirelessly, displaying unparalleled dedication," a local official reported. The affected regions included both rural and urban…

Algeria's Electoral Body Reviews Presidential Candidacy Submissions from 16 Applicants, Including Incumbent Tebboune Algeria's electoral commission is gearing up for the presidential race, having just received candidate files from 16 hopefuls. Among the contenders is the sitting president, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who is seeking another term. This upcoming election has the nation buzzing, as it signifies a potential shift or reinforcement in leadership. Each candidate has submitted the necessary paperwork and met the…

Algerian Presidential Elections 2024 Algeria's Presidential Hopefuls Gear Up for 2024 Race Aspiring leaders for Algeria's presidential election on 7 September 2024 have thrown their hats in the ring and turned in their paperwork on 18 July 2024, together with the required endorsement forms. Among them stands the current head, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, seeking another five-year term.

On Tuesday, March 29, in Blida, Algeria, which won the first round (1-0), will host Cameroon for the epilogue of the qualifying campaign for the 2022 World Cup. About Algeria and Cameroon participated in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and missed the 2018 edition…

After a two-year hiatus due to the covid-19 pandemic, the 25th edition of Algiers International Book Fair, SILA, was inaugurated on Thursday 24 March. The show takes place at the Palais des expositions in the Algerian capital until May 1. The opening ceremony…

The Ministry of Defense announced in a press release that three Algerian soldiers were killed on Sunday, March 20, near Timiaouine, in the Borj Badji Mokhtar department near the Malian border, during fighting against terrorists.…

A former Algerian soldier was arrested in Spain on Monday, March 14. He risks being deported soon. Mohamed Benhalima had fled Algeria in September 2019. He had participated in Hirak, this protest movement born in February 2019 and which resulted in the…

Algeria has recalled its ambassador to Spain in protest of Madrid's support for a Moroccan plan to give Western Sahara autonomy. The former Spanish colony is disputed between Morocco and the Algeria-backed independence movement Polisario Front. Algeria condemned Spain's "abrupt U-turn" and said in an official statement on Saturday that Spain had previously shown neutrality in the protracted conflict over the country. Algeria put its weight behind Polisario after Morocco's annexation of Western Sahara…