17 October: remembering Algerians abroad and their struggle
In a message issued on 16 October for National Emigration Day, Abdelmadjid Tebboune paid tribute to the Algerians who demonstrated peacefully in Paris on 17 October 1961. The 65th anniversary recalls their protest against a discriminatory curfew and the police repression of the demonstration.
The president highlighted emigrant workers’ support for the independence struggle. He reaffirmed the state’s commitment to protecting Algerians abroad, safeguarding their interests and making travel easier for them and their families.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Mostaganem begins moving private operators’ activities to other ports
In a 16 October statement reported by Radio Algérienne, Mostaganem’s port company announced the start of a phased transfer of private operators’ commercial activities to other Algerian ports. The reorganisation is intended to reserve the port for imports by public establishments and state-owned companies.
An initial phase is due within a maximum of 15 days and covers utility-vehicle imports and activities by operators with auto-entrepreneur status. The deadline for transferring all vehicle-import and auto-entrepreneur activities is 31 December 2026, with an exception for operations and cargoes already scheduled.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Algeria sets out its biodiversity priorities at COP17
In a 16 October address to the COP17 biodiversity leaders’ summit in Yerevan, read by Azouz Nasri, Abdelmadjid Tebboune presented Algeria’s 2025–2030 national strategy. According to the president, it contains 24 national targets and 93 implementation measures.
He also reported a network of 24 designated protected areas. The address called for adequate funding, capacity building and technology transfer for developing countries to put biodiversity protection into practice.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Sonatrach takes part in Algeria Energy Day in Louisiana
In a statement issued on 16 October, Sonatrach reported its participation in the 19th Algeria Energy Day in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The event formed part of the 12–16 October US visit and focused on oil and gas investment as well as renewable energy.
Discussions also covered carbon-emissions reductions, the green-hydrogen value chain and the SoutH2 Corridor project towards the European market. The account outlines prospects for cooperation rather than announcing newly signed contracts.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Ligue 1: Olympique Akbou come from behind to beat ES Ben Aknoun
Olympique Akbou beat ES Ben Aknoun 2–1 in Béjaïa on 16 October, completing the fifth round of fixtures. Tamimi put the visitors ahead in the fourth minute; Zaâlani equalised in the 55th before Messiad scored Akbou’s winner in the 57th.
In the standings reported after the match, Akbou moved up to eighth with 7 points, while Ben Aknoun were ninth with 6. CR Belouizdad remained top on 13 points.
Source: Radio Algérienne