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Algeria

Who's in and who's out of Arab League's Algiers summit

As the Algerian capital prepares to host the 2022 Arab League summit in November, more and more heads of state have begun to confirm their presence.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.10.2022

Series of scandals rock Béjaïa port

Béjaïa port company is tightening up container control procedures following cases of false import declarations. Ten customs officers suspected of complicity have been taken into custody.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 17.10.2022

After a slow start, Medef turns to Tebboune-era employers' organisation CREA

On the sidelines of the Franco-Algerian high-level intergovernmental committee held in Algiers on 9 and 10 October, Medef vice-president Fabrice Le Saché had a long discussion with Kamel Moula, president of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, CREA.

Subscribers only Business 17.10.2022

Tebboune lifts brake on Cevital crushing plant

The head of state personally stepped in to get the agro-industrial group Cevital's crushing plant project back up and running after it had been put on ice for lack of the required building consents.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 14.10.2022

State shuts down Caritas Algérie

The Algerian branch of Caritas Internationalis, funded by French organisation Secours catholique, was shut down, among other reasons, for its work with sub-Saharan migrants, mostly living in Algeria illegally.

Subscribers only Politics 13.10.2022

Algiers faces new milk shortages

Tchin-Lait, which sells dairy products under the Candia brand in Algeria, has been forced to stop production due to milk powder shortages caused by a number of milk producers running out of stock.

Subscribers only Business 10.10.2022

Tala Hamza zinc deposit still at a standstill as it hits new hurdle

Operations on Tala Hamza zinc and lead mine located near Béjaia were scheduled to start on 1 September, but new opposition, driven by local inhabitants who claim to lack valid property deeds, has stalled the launch for now.

Subscribers only Mining 05.10.2022

Béni Saf cement producer loses appeal against former Saudi shareholder

On 13 September, the Paris appeals court dismissed an appeal from Société des Ciments de Béni Saf (SCIBS) against its former manager, the Saudi group Pharaon Commercial Investment.

Subscribers only Business 03.10.2022

Issad Rebrab back in hotseat

Two and half years after being released from custody, Cevital's founder is tangled in a new legal case over a plant in Béjaïa.

Subscribers only Business 27.09.2022

CEO of Algerian conglomerate Cevital Issad Rebrab speaks during the 6th EU-Africa Business Forum on November 27, 2017, in Abidjan, ahead of the African Union - European Union summit.

China's CRCC in Algiers' bad books over East-West motorway delays

The China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) is at odds with the Algerian authorities over the delivery of the road linking Bejaia to the East-West motorway. With many hurdles hampering the works, the road may well end up taking several more years to complete.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 26.09.2022

Tunisian intelligence specialist appointed Military Attaché in Berlin

In charge of Tunisian foreign intelligence, Colonel Major Ben H. is soon to be appointed Defence Attaché to the Tunisian Embassy in Germany.

Subscribers only 26.09.2022

Bejaia port extension to resume after 5-year hiatus

Algeria's second biggest port, which is set to play a crucial role in a number of industrial and mining projects, is to relaunch the extension project it began in 2017. Five new quays are to be built and China's CHEC has been contacted for the dredging of the port's existing docks.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 23.09.2022

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Tebboune shakes up his secret services

As he restructures the intelligence services, a process that he embarked upon in July, the Algerian leader is retaking control of an apparatus that for many years had enjoyed a certain autonomy from presidential oversight.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.09.2022

Director of the DGSE Bernard Emie, French Armies Minister Sebastien Lecornu, French President Emmanuel Macron and French Chief of the Defence Staff General Thierry Burkhard, attend a lunch with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune (2nd R) and Algerian generals at the presidential residence in Zeralda on 26 August 2022, during an official visit to Algeria.

Three subcontractors bid for polypropylene Arzew plant deal

TotalEnergies and Sonatrach have received offers from three international subcontractors for work on the polypropylene facility project. The plant, so crucial to the Algerian state, is running behind schedule.

Subscribers only Energy 21.09.2022

Algeria and EU put final touches to revised accord

After nine months of negotiations, the European Union and Algieria late last month finalised a revised version of their association agreement covering the period 2021-2027

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.09.2022

Energy minister Arkab sets up dedicated task force as EU appetite for hydrogen booms

The inter-ministerial committee will chart the development of this growing energy sector, with Rome, Berlin and Paris keen to keep tabs on Algeria's potential.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 15.09.2022

Algerian Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab, in Algiers, November 10, 2021.

Ministers of Transportation in the Union for the Mediterranean to meet in Cairo

The Ministers of Transportation in countries that are members of the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) will meet on 3 October in Cairo.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 14.09.2022

Despite tensions with state, Cevital still running like well-oiled machine

The private group Cevital is once again increasing its cooking oil production capacity. Meanwhile, the government intends to raise the public sector's share in the industry.

Subscribers only Business 13.09.2022

After Macron visit, French ministers to get down to brass tacks in Algiers

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and her top ministers will travel to Algiers before the end of October for a high-level intergovernmental meeting. The aim is to turn the announcements made by Emmanuel Macron last month in Algiers into reality.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy, Diplomacy 12.09.2022

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Tebboune's grand plans for cobalt, iron and coltan mining

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has placed major mining projects at the top of his agenda. Chinese and Russian operators have traditionally been Algeria's partners of choice, but Algiers now wants to open up to Western firms, including French companies on the lookout for rare metals.

Subscribers only Mining 08.09.2022

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

GE insurers strongly oppose arbitration over Hadjret En Nouss plant

The US services giant wants to settle its dispute over an incident at the Algerian thermal power plant with its insurers by arbitration but the insurers are having none of it.

Subscribers only Energy 08.09.2022

Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen takes over as head of French foreign ministry's UN department

France's former ambassador to Libya, Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen, has returned to Paris to head the French foreign ministry's directorate for the United Nations, international organisations, human rights and Francophonie (NUOI).

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.09.2022

Bifa signs first licence agreement with US giant Mars

Algerian leader in the manufacture of biscuits, pastries and chocolates, Bifa Algeria, has acquired its first international licence from the US giant Mars.

Subscribers only Business 02.09.2022

After two abortive meetings, Riyadh and Algiers still on speaking terms

After Mohammed bin Salman cancelled his visit to Algiers at the end of July, Algerian prime minister Aïmene Benabderrahmane abandoned his own trip to Riyadh. Tensions are mounting around the organisation of the Arab League summit on 1 and 2 November.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.08.2022

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman descends from his plane as he arrives at Algiers International Airport, southeast of the capital Algiers on December 2, 2018.

Cevital's crushing plant in Béjaïa placed under lock and key

The Algerian authorities on 15 August sealed shut the oilseed crushing plant built by the Cevital group in Béjaïa, and whose launch was initially planned for the end of 2022. They did so on the grounds that the project had not received all the required authorisations.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 29.08.2022

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Algeria

Who's in and who's out of Arab League's Algiers summit

Series of scandals rock Béjaïa port

After a slow start, Medef turns to Tebboune-era employers' organisation CREA

Tebboune lifts brake on Cevital crushing plant

State shuts down Caritas Algérie

Algiers faces new milk shortages

Tala Hamza zinc deposit still at a standstill as it hits new hurdle

Béni Saf cement producer loses appeal against former Saudi shareholder

Issad Rebrab back in hotseat

China's CRCC in Algiers' bad books over East-West motorway delays

Tunisian intelligence specialist appointed Military Attaché in Berlin

Bejaia port extension to resume after 5-year hiatus

Spotlight
Tebboune shakes up his secret services

Three subcontractors bid for polypropylene Arzew plant deal

Algeria and EU put final touches to revised accord

Energy minister Arkab sets up dedicated task force as EU appetite for hydrogen booms

Ministers of Transportation in the Union for the Mediterranean to meet in Cairo

Despite tensions with state, Cevital still running like well-oiled machine

After Macron visit, French ministers to get down to brass tacks in Algiers

Spotlight
Tebboune's grand plans for cobalt, iron and coltan mining

GE insurers strongly oppose arbitration over Hadjret En Nouss plant

Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen takes over as head of French foreign ministry's UN department

Bifa signs first licence agreement with US giant Mars

After two abortive meetings, Riyadh and Algiers still on speaking terms

Cevital's crushing plant in Béjaïa placed under lock and key

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Algeria

Who's in and who's out of Arab League's Algiers summit

Series of scandals rock Béjaïa port

After a slow start, Medef turns to Tebboune-era employers' organisation CREA

Tebboune lifts brake on Cevital crushing plant

State shuts down Caritas Algérie

Algiers faces new milk shortages

Tala Hamza zinc deposit still at a standstill as it hits new hurdle

Béni Saf cement producer loses appeal against former Saudi shareholder

Issad Rebrab back in hotseat

China's CRCC in Algiers' bad books over East-West motorway delays

Tunisian intelligence specialist appointed Military Attaché in Berlin

Bejaia port extension to resume after 5-year hiatus

Spotlight Tebboune shakes up his secret services

Three subcontractors bid for polypropylene Arzew plant deal

Algeria and EU put final touches to revised accord

Energy minister Arkab sets up dedicated task force as EU appetite for hydrogen booms

Ministers of Transportation in the Union for the Mediterranean to meet in Cairo

Despite tensions with state, Cevital still running like well-oiled machine

After Macron visit, French ministers to get down to brass tacks in Algiers

Spotlight Tebboune's grand plans for cobalt, iron and coltan mining

GE insurers strongly oppose arbitration over Hadjret En Nouss plant

Béatrice Le Fraper du Hellen takes over as head of French foreign ministry's UN department

Bifa signs first licence agreement with US giant Mars

After two abortive meetings, Riyadh and Algiers still on speaking terms

Cevital's crushing plant in Béjaïa placed under lock and key

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Tebboune shakes up his secret services

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Tebboune's grand plans for cobalt, iron and coltan mining