Algeria

Algerians debate honoring Bouteflika through his portrait

Algiers - Muslimchronicle

The manner in which Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika was honored last week has sparked wide debate on social media after a mayors decided to celebrate him using just his photo at a ceremony. On Thursday, video and photos were posted on Facebook and Twitter from the Palais des Congrès in Algiers, where officials were shown honoring a photo of BouteflikaRead more

HM King thanked by Algerian president

Manama - Muslimchronicle

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received a cable of thanks from the Algerian President, Abdelaziz Bouteflika, in reply to his congratulations on Algeria’s National Day. President Bouteflika expressed sincere thanks and appreciation to HM the King for his noble fraternal feelings, wishing abundant health and happiness, and further progress and prosperity to the people of Bahrain,Read more

Morocco Arrests International Gang Targeting Wealthy and Drug Lords

Rabat - Muslimchronicle

The gang, active in major Moroccan cities and abroad, was targeting the wealthy, businessmen and drug barons, capturing them for ransom. According to Moroccan daily Assabah, nine alleged gang members were arrested throughout the operation. The suspects are under the investigation of Casablanca’s Court of Appeal for criminal charges, including kidnapping and ransoming. The arrest was conducted by the CentralRead more

Royal Air Maroc Prepares to Sue Algerian FM With Top French Lawyers

Rabat - Muslimchronicle

In early December, Royal Air Maroc said that it would sue Algeria Foreign Minister Abdelkader Messahel for accusing the flag carrier of “transporting something other than passengers,” referring to hashish. Now, the airline is geared, with two high profile French lawyers, to bring Messahel to justice. The case surfaced on October 2, when the top Algerian diplomat claimed during aRead more

Algerian parliament managed to pass the country's budget

Algeria - Muslimchronicle

Algeria’s lower house of parliament on Sunday approved increases in subsidized gasoline and diesel prices for the third straight year as part of the 2018 budget, amid government attempts to compensate for a sharp fall in oil and gas revenues. The budget also includes higher and new taxes on some imported and local products in a bid to diversify funding away fromRead more

UN Western Sahara Envoy Horst Kohler ‘Motivated’

Rabat - Muslimchronicle

Horst Kohler, the Personal Envoy of the United Nations Secretary-General for Western Sahara, is “motivated” to relaunch the UN political process in the region, worrying Ahmed Bukhari, the representative of the Polisario Front to the UN. Nothing major has came out from the Security Council’s closed meeting on the Western Sahara issue held this Wednesday, November 22. During a pressRead more

UN Western Sahara Envoy Horst Kohler ‘Motivated’ by First Regional Visit

Rabat - Muslimchronicle

Local elections kick off in Algeria

Algiers - Muslimchronicle

The local elections in Algeria kicked off on Thursday, as voters have chosen their representatives at 1,541 municipal assemblies and 48 prefect assemblies. These are the 6th local elections in this North African nation since it adopted plural-party system in 1989. These elections follow the legislative elections on May 4. The government said it hoped these polls would help deepenRead more

Saudi King receives letter from Algerian president

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has received a message from the Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The message was handed over to King Salmanm during his meeting with Algerian Minister of Justice, Keeper of the Seals Al-Tayeb Louh at Al-Yamamah Palace here today.Read more

Algerian health official criticizes minister

Algeria - Rabia Khreis

Algerian Public Health Practitioner Association Elias Mrabet criticized the decision to refer the new draft health bill to the Algerian parliament without involving them in amending the gaps in the bill, which will cause a stir in the country. He criticized the sudden move by Algerian Health Minister Mokhtar Hizballawi, who ordered the lifting of the freeze on the billRead more