AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNiger Tensions: Algeria’s parliament condemned EU scrutiny of its troop deployment to Niger, calling it interference in a bilateral security agreement. Brussels later said it respects both countries’ sovereignty. Western Sahara: The UN General Assembly began debating Russia’s veto of a US-backed Security Council resolution; the discussion is set to resume Wednesday, with Algeria among the countries scheduled to speak. Press Freedom: Journalist Abdelali Mezghiche was sentenced to three years in prison over social media posts, drawing condemnation from Women Journalists Without Chains. Health and Industry: Algeria’s pharmaceutical products agency joined the US Pharmacopeia as a voting member. Officials also reviewed preparations for a 495-kilometre railway linking Laghouat, Ghardaïa and El Meniaa, while an Algiers forum is set to explore digital investment and technology partnerships. Football: Algeria’s U-17 side opened its Africa Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Morocco, moving level with Egypt at the top of the standings.
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