Parliament expected to consider sending troops abroad
Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf is expected to present a proposal to send units of the National People’s Army abroad to Parliament on Sunday 25 October, Echorouk reports. The newspaper announces a morning session in the Council of the Nation, followed by the National People’s Assembly at 14:00. It cites Article 91 of the Constitution, which requires approval by two thirds of the members of each chamber. This is an announced parliamentary examination, not confirmation that a deployment has already taken place.
Source: Echorouk
Ali Haroun dies aged 99
Ali Haroun, a lawyer and former leader in the FLN’s Federation of France, died on 24 October aged 99, TSA reports, citing Algerian television. He served in the Constituent Assembly from 1962 to 1963 and was appointed minister delegate for human rights in 1991. A member of the High State Committee from 1992 to 1994, his career spanned the independence struggle and major chapters of Algeria’s political history.
Source: TSA
Air Algérie sets out five route launches in Africa and Asia
Air Algérie announced a timetable for new international routes on 24 October, according to TSA. Services from Algiers to Conakry are scheduled to start on 25 October; Brazzaville, Lagos and Shanghai on 26 October; and Tripoli on 28 October 2026. Shanghai is intended to complement the Beijing and Guangzhou services. The airline aims to expand its network and strengthen economic exchanges with these destinations.
Source: TSA
Feasibility studies for wind projects in Laghouat and Djelfa
A corrective notice issued by Sonelgaz Renewable Energies on 20 October concerns feasibility studies for two planned wind farms in Laghouat and Djelfa, Echorouk reports. Their proposed combined capacity is 200 MW, divided into two 100 MW lots, with connections to the electricity grid. The reported deadline for bids is 25 November 2026 at 10:00. The projects remain at the study stage, before construction of the wind farms.
Source: Echorouk
Transplant training proposed for 70 to 80 doctors
At a medical conference in Sétif on Friday 23 October, the Medipol hospital group’s representative in Algeria announced a training programme in Turkey for 70 to 80 Algerian doctors, according to Echorouk. It covers liver and kidney transplantation and exchanges with Turkish medical teams. The stated aim is to strengthen medical expertise and patient care in Algeria through the sharing of experience.
Source: Echorouk
Constantine takes centre stage at the Grand Mosque of Paris
A cultural weekend devoted to Constantine, opened on 24 October by rector Chems-Eddine Hafiz at the Grand Mosque of Paris, is due to continue on Sunday 25 October, TSA reports. The programme includes rose-water distillation, sessions on honey and jouzia, Constantine’s nougat, and a traditional wedding demonstration. The event showcases the city’s heritage, artisans and traditions.
Source: TSA
Kaylia Nemour retains her world uneven-bars title
Kaylia Nemour won the uneven-bars final at the Rotterdam world championships on 24 October with 15.333 points, according to TSA. The Algerian finished ahead of Germany’s Helen Kevric on 14.833 and the United States’ Skye Blakely, third on 14.600. Nemour retains the world title she won in Jakarta in 2025. The victory follows her fourth place in the all-around competition on 23 October.
Source: TSA