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French President François Hollande on Monday paid a short visit to Algeria where he discussed with ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal a number of security-related issues with focus on the fight against terrorism and the chaotic situation in neighboring Libya. During the seven-hour visit to the North African country, the two […]
After their first tripartite meeting in April, Algeria, Egypt and Italy held a second meeting in Cairo over the weekend and concern about the situation in Libya was on top of the agenda as the three countries continue to witness consequences of the war within their borders. The meeting between the Egyptian, Algerian and Italian […]
Algerian Foreign Minister Ramtane Lamamra has said that it is time for the Algeria-EU association agreement to be revised because it is only beneficial to the European Union. Times have changed since the agreement was concluded 10 years and “Algeria gave more than it received” under the partnership, argued Lamamra. The minister was speaking at […]
After Washington upgraded its ties with Tunisia to the level of a strategic ally during President Béji Caid Essebsi’s maiden visit as president, Khemaies Jhinaoui Diplomatic Adviser to the North African President explained to his compatriots that it does not mean that they have become a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) as […]
The 3rd round for a political solution in Libya has begun in Algeria with U.N special envoy Bernardino Leon reminding the rival parties that a solution was needed because the country is on the verge of an economic breakdown. After more than four years of violence and insecurity in the country, the Central Bank has […]
The Delegation of the European Union in Morocco has flatly denied the news alleging that Europe is planning to build an air base in the kingdom for drones to be used in the war against illegal immigration. There is no such plans to build an air base in Morocco or in any other Maghreb country, […]
Prime Minister Essid has stated that his government is planning to begin negotiations with the European Union for “the complete and detailed draft free trade association” to be finalized. He said negotiations between them could begin as early as October in order for the agreement to “soon see the day.” He was speaking at a […]
Hours after a Tunisian soldier went on a shooting rampage in a military barracks killing at least seven people before being shot dead, the Islamic State has claimed responsibility and identified the soldier as Mehdi Jaami. Tunisia’s Defense Ministry had earlier said that it was an “isolated act” and that the situation was under control, […]
The European Union (E.U) is finding it difficult to find allies on the South bank of the Mediterranean Sea that will help it fight against illegal migration to Europe. The latest setback came from Algiers after a diplomat revealed that a request for an E.U airbase for unmanned reconnaissance drones to fight against human and […]
An audio recording from the Mourabitoune group announced that the group has pledged allegiance to the Islamic State (IS). The audio was broadcasted by a Mauritanian news agency. The allegiance of the group to the IS will force neighboring countries that share the Sahara desert to reinforce their defense and security cooperation. The audio has […]