Algerian Journalist Arrested, His Media Offices Shut Down

ALGIERS, ALGERIA — A prominent Algerian journalist is behind bars and the offices of his website and radio station were shut down based on accusations that they threaten state security, according to a defense lawyer. Ihsane El-Kadi was detained December 23 at his home and held in a police facility until Thursday, when he appeared … Read more

Justice: les efforts pour le recouvrement des fonds détournés se poursuivent

ALGER – Le ministre de la Justice, garde des Sceaux, Abderrachid Tabi a affirmé, mardi à Alger, que les efforts de recouvrement des fonds détournés se poursuivaient tant au niveau national qu’à l’étranger, estimant que la valeur de ces fonds dépasse 20 milliards USD au niveau national. “Le travail se poursuit pour récupérer le reste … Read more

Syria-Algeria inks MoU on Seismic Risk Mitigation 

Damascus, The National Earthquake Center signed Wednesday a memorandum of understanding on scientific and technical cooperation with the National Center of Applied Research in Earthquake Engineering (CGS) in Algeria. The MoU includes cooperation in Seismic Risk Reduction. “Moreover, the MoU includes training qualified technical personnel and sharing experience between specialists in seismic engineering as to … Read more

Briefing Security Council on Work Overseeing Mali Sanctions, 2374 Committee Chair Says List Has Been Updated for First Time Since 2017

The Chair of the Security Council Committee established pursuant to resolution 2374 (2017) concerning Mali briefed the Security Council today on its activities in 2022, noting that for the first time since its establishment in 2017, the Committee updated its Sanctions List, which currently comprises eight individuals deemed to obstructing the country’s peace process. Juan … Read more

UN Algeria – Signature of the Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development 2023-2027,

The Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development represents the vision and strategic direction of cooperation between Algeria and the United Nations. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Community Abroad (MAE) and the United Nations System in Algeria jointly organized a signing ceremony of the new Cooperation Framework for Sustainable Development of Algeria, for the … Read more

Oman condemns bombings in Somalia

The Omani Foreign Ministry expressed the Sultanate’s condemnation of the two bombings that targeted the Ministry of Education and Higher Education in the Somali capital, Mogadishu. It expressed its sincere condolences and sympathies to the Government and people of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia and to the families of the victims, sending its wishes … Read more

Security Council Extends Mandate of United Nations Mission in Western Sahara, Adopting Resolution 2654 (2022) by 13 Votes in Favour, 2 Abstentions

The Security Council today voted to extend the mandate of the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO) until 31 October 2023, calling on the parties to resume negotiations in good faith towards a mutually acceptable political solution for the region. Adopting resolution 2654 (2022) (to be issued as document S/RES/2654) by … Read more