1 November: Tebboune stresses stability
In his message for the 72nd anniversary of the revolution that began on 1 November 1954, Abdelmadjid Tebboune emphasises protecting Algeria’s vital interests and national security. The president advocates anticipating regional developments and refers to cooperation with a neighbouring country, without naming it in the message. He also pays tribute to those who died in the liberation struggle and to its surviving veterans.
Source: Echorouk
Presidential pardon covers 5,539 people
A presidential pardon marking the anniversary concerns 5,539 people, according to the presidency statement reported by TSA on 31 October. It covers certain people with final convictions, whether imprisoned or not. Exclusions include convictions handed down by military courts and those for terrorism, murder, drug trafficking or corruption. The measure is therefore not a blanket pardon for everyone who has been convicted.
Source: TSA
Western Sahara: Algeria criticises the US draft
In a statement dated 31 October and reported by TSA, the Algerian government describes the US draft on Western Sahara as too favourable to Morocco. It says it regrets the non-renewal of MINURSO’s mandate and reiterates support for a political solution guaranteeing the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. It also objects to the scope left for the Polisario Front’s proposals in negotiations. These assessments are the Algerian government’s position.
Source: TSA
2027 budget debate due to open on 2 November
The National People’s Assembly is due to begin examining the 2027 finance bill on Monday 2 November at 09:00. Under the timetable reported by Echorouk, the government’s presentation and the committee’s preliminary report will precede the general debate. Parliamentary group leaders’ speeches and the government’s response are scheduled for 5 November. The vote is planned for 16 November; the bill has not yet been adopted.
Source: Echorouk
Biskra targets 29,016 hectares of cereals
Biskra’s 2026–2027 ploughing and sowing campaign targets 29,016 hectares and cereal production of 728,891 quintals. The agricultural services’ projections cover durum wheat, soft wheat and barley. Echorouk also reports seven storage centres with a combined capacity of 100,000 quintals. The planting and production figures are campaign targets, not a harvest already achieved.
Source: Echorouk
Hospital pharmacies explore digital safety tools
At the tenth international hospital-pharmacy congress in Algiers, speakers discussed how digital technology and artificial intelligence could anticipate medicine shortages and flag unsuitable doses or possible drug interactions. Echorouk reports that they also stressed the need for suitable infrastructure and trained staff, while retaining pharmacists’ central role. These potential uses do not mean that prescription errors or stock shortages have already been eliminated.
Source: Echorouk
Maza scores as Leverkusen lose to Stuttgart
Ibrahim Maza scored Bayer Leverkusen’s second goal in the 79th minute on Saturday 31 October, but the side lost 2–4 at home to Stuttgart. Echorouk reports that the match was part of Bundesliga matchday eight. The Algeria international now has three league goals and four goals plus three assists across official club competitions. His contribution was not enough to secure a result for his team.
Source: Echorouk