Parliament approves sending army units to Niger
Both houses of parliament approved the dispatch of National People’s Army units to Niger on 25 October, TSA reports, citing the lower house’s statement. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s notification, dated 22 October, invokes Article 91 of the Constitution. The stated aims are to protect Algeria’s energy interests and implement the bilateral agreement with Niger. The vote authorises the mission; it does not mean that troops have already been deployed.
Source: TSA
Libya: Algeria hosts talks with Egypt and Tunisia
Abdelmadjid Tebboune received Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on 25 October, with Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf among those present. Algiers also hosted consultations that day between the foreign ministers of Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia on Libya. According to the diplomatic statement relayed by Echorouk, the aim is to support dialogue between Libyan parties leading to parliamentary and presidential elections, and to advance a political settlement under UN auspices.
Source: Echorouk
Tawassol platform announced for consumer reports
The Ministry of Internal Trade announced the launch of “Tawassol – The Consumer’s Voice” on 25 October, according to Echorouk. The platform is intended to receive reports of missing price displays, breaches of fixed or capped prices and failures to meet hygiene requirements. It also provides for reports of disruptions in the availability of everyday goods, alongside requests for information and guidance from members of the public and businesses.
Source: Echorouk
Takata airbags: Stellantis urges owners to stop driving affected Opels
Stellantis issued a warning on 25 October concerning affected Opel Astra H, Astra J, Cascada, Meriva B, Mokka and Zafira C cars produced between 2008 and 2017, TSA reports. Owners are asked to stop driving the affected vehicles immediately and arrange free replacement of the Takata airbags through an authorised repairer. Stellantis directs them to Opel’s vehicle identification number check to establish whether their car is included. The components can deteriorate over time, particularly in hot and humid conditions.
Source: TSA
French visa applications: Capago reminds applicants to bring their QR code
Capago Algeria said on 25 October that applicants must present their appointment confirmation with a clearly readable QR code on arrival at a French visa application centre, TSA reports. Either a phone display or a printed copy is accepted; applicants are advised to check the code before travelling. TSA also recalls the temporary measures introduced on 7 October: automatic appointment confirmation and payment of visa fees in cash on the day the application is submitted.
Source: TSA
Tree-planting programme targets 1.2 million young trees
The forestry director-general announced a national programme of around 1.2 million young trees for the 2026–2027 planting season in Jijel on 25 October. Echorouk, relaying APS, reports that Jijel is to receive the largest share because of the damage caused by summer fires. The province is hosting the campaign’s launch. Olive, chestnut and carob are among the species named for their food and economic value. The figure is a planting target, not a count of trees already planted.
Source: Echorouk
Kaylia Nemour adds world beam gold in Rotterdam
Kaylia Nemour won the balance-beam final at the World Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam on 25 October, TSA reports. Her 14.566 points put her ahead of China’s Zhang, who had the same total but a lower execution score. Brazil’s Flavia Saraiva took third with 14.300. It is the Algerian gymnast’s second gold at the competition, following her uneven-bars victory on 24 October with 15.333 points.
Source: TSA