First Independent Mena Newspaper
In the run up to next year’s presidential elections, three Islamist parties have decided to unite under a single candidate to increase their chances of governing Algeria. The opposition parties have always accused the government of election frauds and rigging. The Islamists have developed a three-option plan in case of eventualities regarding the elections as […]
Algeria’s former head of state from 1994 to 1999, Liamine Zeroual, has been tipped as a major contestant for the upcoming Algerian elections after pledges from different parts of the country continue to urge him to stand. He has not yet given a clue of his desires as he prepares to meet with the Movement […]
During a meeting with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), the Algerian delegation headed by Bouarroudj Mohamed Tahar, the country’s director general of mines, which is currently on a visit to the Indian capital, has called upon Indian entrepreneurs to carry out a feasibility study for cooperation in the fertilizer industry and to explore investment […]
With the upcoming presidential elections scheduled for next spring, Algeria seems to be heading toward a direction with uncertain outcomes. President Bouteflika who has ruled the country for 14 years, spanning 3 terms in office has made a recent appearance albeit in photographs, after more than 18 months of absence while undergoing medical treatment in […]
As a process of tightening the bilateral relationship between Turkey and North African countries, and more precisely the Maghreb region, the Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is currently on a visit from June 3rd to June 6th to Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia. Erdoğan plans to meet the heads of state or heads of government […]
The World Bank has voiced support for the efforts made by Algeria to diversify its oil-dependent economy, boost the private sector, improve governance and create job opportunities for the young people & graduates. At the end of a three-day visit to the North African country, WB Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, […]
State-owned Société de Gestion des Participations Industries Manufacturières (SGP-IM) has concluded an agreement with Taypa Tekstil Giyim, a Turkish company, to construct a multi-million dollar textile-clothing industry center in Algeria. The partnership is a part of the government’s efforts to promote joint public-private venture in the country and to attract foreign investment. The North African […]
Energy and Mining Minister Youcef Yousfi has said that the government will be dedicating more than $1,264 billion to its renewable energies program by 2030. The billion dollar investment is aimed at deriving more than 30% of the country’s energy consumption from renewable energies and to overcome the power outages which occur mostly during summer. […]
State-owned Sonatrach and Anadarko Petroleum Corporation have finally started production at the El Merk oil complex located in the Sahara desert of Algerian territory. The beginning of production at the $4,5 billion is a sign of relieve for the country’s hydrocarbon sector which was marred by a brutal hostage scenario at the beginning of the […]
The health of Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika who suffered a stroke and was flown to Paris on Saturday for further medical check-ups has raised speculations as to the political future of the country which seems in limbo. The health condition of President Bouteflika who was expected to run for the presidential elections scheduled in about […]