Algerian president since 2019, navigating domestic reform and regional security
France and Morocco are expanding security, energy and investment cooperation amid Pegasus spyware allegations. Lecornu’s visit signals a renewed strategic partnership as Paris seeks stability in North Africa and Rabat presses economic and technological collaboration.
France and Algeria have stepped toward a diplomatic thaw as senior envoys return and talks on security, migration and judicial cooperation resume. The focus remains on Christophe Gleizes, a French sports journalist jailed in Algeria on terror charges, who has withdrawn his appeal in hopes of a presidential pardon.
Pakistan and Lebanon are expanding defense cooperation as both countries discuss regional security and the evolving Middle East conflict. The talks, held in Rawalpindi, focus on training, professional exchanges, and stronger military links, with Lebanon’s army chief acknowledging Pakistan’s forces’ operational excellence.
Algeria’s parliamentary elections have proceeded with a government push for turnout while thousands of candidates were barred from running. Voter engagement remains low as public concerns like purchasing power and services overshadow electoral politics; the FLN-led majority faces a fragmented field as the vote unfolds.
A fire at a childcare facility in Mohammedia, near Algiers, has killed several children and injured many others as authorities battle blazes amid a severe heat wave. President Tebboune has expressed condolences; intervention teams evacuated children with disabilities and treated burn injuries, with investigations underway into the cause.
A spate of deadly school-transport crashes in eastern Uganda has prompted the government to review and tighten safety rules. Ministers say a broad review of school transport will enforce roadworthiness, licensing, driver competence and safer routes, with colour-coding of vehicles among immediate steps. Kenya’s recent school-transport rules are cited as a benchmark.
A deadly fire at a Mohammadia orphanage near Algiers has killed 11 people, mostly children, and left 19 injured as a heatwave grips northern Algeria. Investigators say an air‑conditioner likely sparked the blaze; firefighters are battling multiple fires across 18 provinces amid an ongoing drought and record temperatures.