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September 15, 2026, 10:52 am
All of Africa Today - September 11, 2026
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Algeria Cuts Diplomatic Ties with UAE
- [DW] Algeria said that it was closing its airspace and severing ties with the United Arab Emirates. Algiers accuses Abu Dhabi of destabilizing countries such as Libya, Sudan and Mali.
President Tebboune Chairs Meeting On Investment Sector, Activation of One-Stop Shop
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- TThe President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, chaired Wednesday a working meeting focused on the investment sector and the activation of the one-stop shop system, the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement.
Tanzania, Algeria Explore Ways to Deepen Ties in Pharmaceutical, Medical Device Manufacturing
- [Daily News] Algiers -- TANZANIA and Algeria have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including investment, technology transfer and the exchange of advanced expertise in drug production.
Beyond the Fighter Jets - What Algeria's Deployment to Niger Really Signals
- [African Arguments] Four Algerian Su-30 fighters touched down in Niamey on 30 August 2026, trailed by an aerial refueling aircraft. A day earlier, mutinous soldiers -- some drawn from units worn down by heavy losses fighting jihadist groups -- had stormed a military base next to the capital's airport and moved on the presidential palace. Niger's government asked for help, and Algiers answered. Algeria's Ministry of National Defense described the deployment as a mission to support the Nigerien army and deepen strategic
President Tebboune Stresses Leveraging Education Gains for Successful School Start
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Chairing a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday, the President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, emphasized the need to leverage the recent gains and benefits achieved in the national education sector, within a systematic and well-studied management framework that ensures quality and high performance, for a successful and distinguished start to the school year.
National Agency for Antiquities Must Spark Scientific Revolution, Says President Tebboune
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- Chairing a Council of Ministers meeting on Sunday, President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune stressed that the establishment of the National Agency for Antiquities must constitute a scientific revolution in the field of archaeology, as it is tasked with highlighting the depth of Algerian heritage and its civilizational impact.
Algerian Football Chiefs Name Hemdani to Replace Petkovic As Head Coach
- [RFI] The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) confirmed on Sunday the appointment of the former Marseille and Glasgow Rangers midfielder Brahim Hemdani as head coach.
President of the Republic Conducts Partial Reshuffle in Judiciary
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune conducted a partial reshuffle within the judiciary, the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement on Wednesday.
Full List of African Countries Where Cars Are Made
- [Vanguard] Africa's automotive industry is often associated with the assembly of cars belonging to international brands, but several African countries have also developed their own vehicle brands and manufacturing operations.
Non-Alignment, Renewed Sovereign Choice Dictated By Profound Global Shifts
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune emphasized on Tuesday that non-alignment is a renewed sovereign choice dictated by the profound transformations the world is undergoing, based on the principle that sovereignty is indivisible and that the application of international law cannot be selective.
President Tebboune Conducts Partial Cabinet Reshuffle
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, and Minister of National Defense Abdelmadjid Tebboune conducted a partial cabinet reshuffle on Tuesday, according to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic.
Algeria Sends Fighter Jets to Niger After a Failed Military Coup
- [Agenzia Fides] Niamey -- Four Su-30 fighter jets, accompanied by an Il-76 transport aircraft and an Il-78 aerial tanker, have been deployed by Algeria to Air Base 101, adjacent to Diori Hamani International Airport in Niamey, following the military uprising that broke out last weekend. This is the first overseas deployment of the Algerian military and demonstrates the importance Algiers attaches to the situation in its southern neighbor. This is probably the most significant geopolitical development to emerge from the attempted
President Tebboune Orders Penal Code Amendment to Introduce Death Penalty With Immediate Execution
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of National Defence Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered on Sunday that the Penal Code be amended before September 15 to establish the death penalty with immediate execution for individuals involved in deliberately setting fires.
Foul Play Cannot Be Ruled Out Behind Wildfires - President Tebboune
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, said Saturday in Algiers that foul play can not be ruled out behind the wildfires that have broken out across several provinces, affirming that thorough investigations will be conducted.
President Tebboune Visits Zeralda Major Burns Hospital to Check On Evacuated Patients
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, visited the "Dr. Saïd Chibane" Major Burns Hospital in Zeralda, Algiers, on Saturday to check on the condition of patients evacuated from provinces affected by recent wildfires.
Algeria Mourns Wildfire Victims As Firefighters Battle Deadly Blazes
- [RFI] Algeria entered a second day of national mourning on Friday as firefighters continued to battle wildfires in the north of the country that have killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.
All of Africa Today - August 27, 2026
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President Tebboune Extends Condolences Following Deadly Wildfires in Central, Eastern Provinces
- [Algerie Presse Service] President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune sent a condolence message Thursday to the families of the victims of the wildfires that swept through central and eastern provinces.
Malian PM's Visit to Algeria Underlines Need for Mutual Security Goals
- [RFI] The acting head of the Malian government, General Abdoulaye Maiga has begun a two-day visit to Algeria. It comes amid a thaw after months of tension. RFI spoke to Bakary Sambe, the Director of the Timbuktu Institute about the security situation and what the countries hope to gain from the meeting.
President Tebboune Urges Youth to Fulfill Mujahideen, Martyrs' Legacy to Elevate Nation
- [Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged today's generation on Wednesday to fulfill the legacy of the mujahideen and martyrs by drawing lessons from their immense sacrifices and tapping into them to continue efforts to elevate the nation and achieve the aspirations of the glorious November generation.
Algeria Claims First Wafcon Medal After Shootout Win Over Hosts Morocco
- [Ghanaian Times] Algeria secured a podium finish for the first time in their history of the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after overcoming hosts Morocco 3-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in regulation time in Rabat.