Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger
Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.
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Algeria faces calls to drop death penalty plans after wildfires
Rights group warns Algeria could exploit proposed death penalty laws to suppress domestic political opposition.
Spain’s Parliament backs citizenship for Western Saharans born before 1977
After lower house approval, the bill to grant tens of thousands of Sahrawis citizenship now goes to the Spanish Senate.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE: What we know
Algiers ends relations with Gulf state over ‘provocative and hostile’ actions, after years of tensions.
Algeria cuts diplomatic ties with UAE
Relations have been strained for years, as the two countries took differing positions on several regional issues.
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Algerian boy found dead after four days trapped in a well
Rescuers in Algeria have recovered the body of 10-year-old Ayoub, who died after being trapped in a well.
Published On 6 Sep 2026
Algeria civil defence recovers body of 10-year-old boy from well
Child found dead after four-day rescue effort in Algeria’s western province of el-Bayadh.
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Rescuers race to save 10-year-old Algerian boy trapped in deep well
Rescue teams in Algeria are racing against time to save a 10-year-old boy named Ayoub, after he fell into an deep well.
Published On 4 Sep 2026
Algeria’s president seeks death penalty for those who start forest fires
Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s call comes after wildfires killed at least 12 people and injured 54 in northeastern Algeria.
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Algeria wildfire death toll expected to rise as survivors say nothing left
Algeria says at least 12 people have been killed in wildfires sweeping the northeast, with the toll expected to rise.
Published On 29 Aug 2026
Tuareg rebels free more Malian soldiers in prisoner swap, sources say
Tuareg rebels have freed about 60 Malian soldiers in exchange for one of their own leaders, security sources said.
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