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Algeria

9 stories from Middle East Affairs.

Maghreb

10-year-old remains trapped in 80-meter well in southern Algeria

A 10-year-old boy has been trapped in an 80-meter-deep well in southern Algeria for three days after falling in on September 2.

Interviews

Philippe repeats call to scrap 1968 France-Algeria treaty

Edouard Philippe, a candidate for France's 2027 presidential election, said he favours terminating a 1968 treaty between France and Algeria.

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Maghreb

Algeria names new consuls in three French cities

Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has appointed new heads to three consulates in France through presidential decree.

Arab Economy

Damietta port handled 16 cargo ships in 24 hours

Damietta port in Egypt processed 16 general cargo ships and handled more than 85,000 tons of goods in a single day.

Maghreb

Algeria appoints new heads of state radio and news channel

Hicham Allali has been appointed director general of Radio Algérienne, replacing Adel Salakdji, while the public channel AL24 News also receives new leadership.

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Football

Algeria to face Zambia in Africa Cup qualifying

Algeria will play Zambia in the opening match of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying round after the team's early exit from the World Cup.

Sports

Algeria finishes ninth at Taranto Mediterranean Games

Algeria finished ninth in the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Taranto, Italy, with 40 medals including 13 gold, propelled by three gold medals from gymnast Kaylia Nemour.

Climate & Environment

Forest fires threaten solar power stations across Europe and Middle East

Forest fires have increased sharply across Europe and parts of the Arab world, threatening solar power stations and prompting calls for protective measures.

Maghreb

Deadly pile-up closes Djebahia descent on East-West Highway

At least one person died and 25 others were injured in a pile-up involving a bus, four trucks, and two cars on the Djebahia descent of Algeria's A2 East-West Highway.

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