Niger: presidency decides to send army units
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune decided on 26 October to send units of the People's National Army to Niger, according to the presidential statement reported by TSA. The decision follows a request from Niger's authorities and is intended to protect the two countries' shared energy and economic interests. It comes after both chambers of parliament gave their approval on 25 October. The announcement concerns the decision to send troops; it does not specify the force's size or how long the mission will last.
Source: TSA
Algeria and Czechia sign memorandums and plan a business council
In Algiers on 26 October, prime ministers Sifi Ghrieb and Andrej Babiš oversaw the signing of cooperation memorandums on civil protection, geology and cinema. Another memorandum provides for an Algerian–Czech business council, Echorouk reports, citing the Algerian prime minister's office. The signing took place during Babiš's official visit. Talks focused on strengthening trade and investment, with prospects for cooperation in industry, agriculture, energy and mining.
Source: Echorouk
El Oued: El Foulia solar plant formally inaugurated
Energy and Renewable Energy Minister Mourad Adjal inaugurated the El Foulia photovoltaic plant in Guemar municipality, El Oued province, on 26 October. It has a capacity of 300 MW. In remarks reported by TSA, the minister said it had already begun operating during the summer to meet peaks in electricity demand: the inauguration was not its first day of operation. He also announced plans to commission two further plants, of 200 MW and 100 MW, in the province in the first quarter of 2027.
Source: TSA
Ramadan 2027: sugar and cooking-oil supplies under discussion
Internal Trade and Market Regulation Minister Amel Abdellatif met sugar and vegetable-oil producers on 26 October. According to the ministry statement carried by TSA, discussions focused on advance measures to maintain regular supplies and meet demand during Ramadan 2027. The minister called for closer coordination between the relevant authorities and businesses to support market stability.
Source: TSA
Annual income certificates available through Takaoudi
The National Retirement Fund announced on 26 October that pensioners and their entitled beneficiaries can obtain annual income certificates through the Takaoudi app. According to the CNR announcement reported by Echorouk, the procedure does not require a visit to its administrative offices. The fund describes the service as a way to simplify formalities and encourages beneficiaries to use the app.
Source: Echorouk
Football: Algeria's under-15s reach the second round
Algeria's under-15 football team qualified on the evening of 26 October for the second round of the FIFA tournament in Azerbaijan, Echorouk reports. Karim Ziani's side drew 3–3 with Oman in their fifth and final group match. They finished top of group 2 with 13 points.
Source: Echorouk