Local elections: provisional nomination figures released
The independent election authority, ANIE, presented its provisional assessment on 19 October ahead of municipal and wilaya elections on 28 November. Its statement, reported by Radio Algérienne, says three of 5,631 municipal lists and six of 434 wilaya lists were rejected over signature-form requirements or incomplete files. Affected candidates may appeal to administrative courts. The procedure for replacing candidates continues until 28 October; that date concerns replacements, not an announced deadline for appeals.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Thunderstorms: two warning periods on Tuesday
A bulletin carried by Radio Algérienne forecasts thunderstorms with local rainfall totals of up to 40 mm until noon on 20 October in Tlemcen, Aïn Témouchent, Oran, Mostaganem, Sidi Bel Abbès, Mascara and Relizane. A separate alert forecasts locally heavy thunderstorms from noon to 9 pm across numerous wilayas, including Algiers, Tizi Ouzou, Béjaïa, Constantine, Biskra and Tindouf. These are forecasts, not measured rainfall; the 40 mm figure belongs to the first bulletin, not all areas covered by the second.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Naftal and Stellantis explore a future partnership
Naftal chief Djamal Cherdoud met Stellantis Algeria head Raoui Beji on 19 October to discuss possible cooperation, TSA reports, citing a Naftal statement. The petroleum-products distributor and the carmaker, which operates the Fiat assembly plant opened in Oran in 2023, are exploring a future partnership. Naftal presents stronger domestic production and greater local integration as objectives. The talks should not be mistaken for an announcement that an agreement has been signed.
Source: TSA
Algiers prepares for an Algerian–South Korean business forum
Algeria’s investment promotion agency, AAPI, and South Korea’s KOTRA met in Algiers on 19 October ahead of an economic forum planned in the capital in November. According to AAPI’s statement carried by Radio Algérienne, they discussed the business climate and investment opportunities. KOTRA reported interest from both large companies and smaller businesses. AAPI pledged support for projects and industrial partnerships; these expressions of interest are not completed investment deals.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Béjaïa: 18 injured in train collision
A passenger train and a concrete-mixer truck collided at Bir Slam in Béjaïa shortly after 8 am on 19 October. Civil Protection reported 18 injured people, including four taken to hospital, according to TSA. Four ambulances and one emergency response vehicle were deployed. The cause remained unknown in that account, which provides no basis for assigning responsibility.
Source: TSA
Algiers book fair sets out its programme
The 29th Algiers International Book Fair, SILA, is scheduled for 28 October to 7 November at the Pins maritimes exhibition centre. Presenting the event on 19 October, commissioner Mohamed Iguerb announced 1,567 publishers from 51 countries, with Saudi Arabia as guest of honour. Nearly 300,000 titles and 994 cultural, literary and intellectual activities are planned. A translation prize will be introduced for the first time. These are programme announcements, not figures for attendance already recorded.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Kaylia Nemour impresses in Rotterdam qualifying
Kaylia Nemour took the provisional all-around lead with 55.999 points and the provisional uneven-bars lead with 14.933 during World Gymnastics Championships qualifying in Rotterdam on 19 October, TSA reports. She also scored 14.133 on beam. In comments to L’Équipe relayed by TSA, she expressed satisfaction while acknowledging small errors and the support of her teammates. These are qualifying performances, not final standings or medals awarded.
Source: TSA