Government reviews industrial content and anti-drug policy
At its 21 October meeting, chaired by Sifi Ghrieb, the government examined a proposed mechanism to measure how much of Algeria’s vehicle and mobile-phone production is genuinely domestic, rather than simple assembly. The 2025–2029 anti-drug strategy will now undergo monthly government assessments. Ministers also reviewed preparations for the El Meniaa–Tamanrasset railway, whose construction is to begin at the Tamanrasset end, according to the Prime Minister’s office.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Military cooperation protocol signed with Niger
Saïd Chanegriha received Niger’s defence minister, Salifou Modi, and a military delegation on 21 October. The two sides signed a military cooperation protocol at the end of the meeting. Algeria’s army chief said the armed forces were willing to consider Niger’s proposals for closer military and security cooperation. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune also received the minister and his delegation that day.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Algeria adopts its first national essential medicines list
The Pharmaceutical Industry Ministry announced on 21 October a list of 424 medicinal substances across 22 therapeutic classes, covering 1,066 pharmaceutical products. A multidisciplinary committee drew it up with reference to WHO recommendations and Algeria’s healthcare needs. It is intended to guide planning, domestic production and imports, with periodic updates. The list establishes healthcare priorities; its adoption does not mean that every listed product is already available everywhere.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Investment agency explores further Omani partnerships
Omar Rekkache, director general of the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency, met Oman’s ambassador in Algiers on 21 October. Talks covered support for projects already under way and opportunities in industry, processing, transport, Saharan agriculture, renewable energy and digitalisation. These were discussions about partnerships and investment support: the account does not announce a new signed contract or a financial commitment.
Source: Radio Algérienne
El Bayadh–Djelfa railway: plans remain under examination
TSA reports details presented by railway agency ANESRIF at a meeting on 20 October. The proposed El Bayadh–Djelfa link would run for 265.5 kilometres, initially on a single track, with structures allowing a later second track. Design speeds are 220 km/h for passenger trains and 100 km/h for freight. El Bayadh’s governor called for planning reservations to be resolved and airport flood-protection studies to be taken into account. These are project specifications, not the operating performance of an existing line.
Source: TSA
MC Alger prepares for the return leg against Enugu Rangers
MC Alger is scheduled to host Enugu Rangers on Friday 23 October at 20:00 Algiers time, at the Ali-Ammar stadium, also known as Ali-La-Pointe, in Douéra. After losing the first leg 2–0, the club is seeking a CAF Champions League group-stage place through this second qualifying round. The match preview lists Oussama Benhaoua as suspended, captain Ayoub Abdellaoui as injured and Mohamed Saliou Bangoura as doubtful.
Source: Radio Algérienne