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Messahel, Egyptian FM hold discussions in Cairo

Minister of Maghreb Affairs, African Union and Arab League Abdelkader Messahel has held talks with Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry. “We have discussed Arab issues as well as challenges facing the Arab nation and means to strengthen cooperation to support Arab League mechanisms,” said Shoukry following his discussions …

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Algeria inaugurates new military air base to secure border

Algeria on Monday inaugurated a new air base in the southernmost province of Tamenrasset, as part of the North African nation’s efforts to secure its border. The deployment of Hassi Tiririne air base was officially inaugurated by Deputy Defense Minister, Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Ahmed Gaid Salah, a …

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Algeria to work for Arab League reform, peaceful resolution of crises

Algeria will work, during its term as chair of the Arab Foreign Ministers Council, for the reform of the Arab League and the peaceful settlement of Arab crises, through inclusive dialogue, the relaunch of political process and national reconciliation, said Tuesday in Cairo Minister of Maghreb Affairs, African Union and …

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Algeria Approves Three Axes in Anticipation of Tripartite Summit on Libya

The Algerian Minister of Maghreb, AU and Arab League Affairs Abdul Gader Msahel has said that his country had adopted three axses in anticipation of the tripartite summit of Algeria, Egypt and Tunisia. The three axses were designed to narrow the gap between Libyan antagonists, in a bid to find …

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Tunisia military clashes with jihadists in Kasserine

Tunisian military units clashed on Tuesday with some jihadists and killed two of them in Kasserine, central west of Tunisia, a medical source said. A soldier was also slightly injured, said the source at the regional hospital of Kasserine. Tunisian defense ministry said that the military operation is still in …

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UN Welcomes Ceasefire in Abu Salim

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya ‘UNSMIL’ has welcomed the ceasefire agreement regarding the events in Abu Salim neighborhood in Tripoli. The Head of UNSMIL Martin Kobler paid tribute, in a statement on Saturday, to efforts of the Presidency Council and the notables of Tarhuna and Gharyan as well …

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Algeria's ambassador to Egypt highlights role of national reconciliation in counterterrorism

Algeria’s ambassador to Egypt and permanent delegate to the Arab League Nadir Larbaoui highlighted Tuesday in Sharm El Sheikh the role of national reconciliation initiated by President of the Republic Abdelaziz Bouteflika in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism. In his address before participants in the Arab forum on …

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