Abdelmadjid Tebboune

Algeria, France
After a slow start, Medef turns to Tebboune-era employers' organisation CREA

On the sidelines of the Franco-Algerian high-level intergovernmental committee held in Algiers on 9 and 10 October, Medef vice-president Fabrice Le Saché had a long discussion with Kamel Moula, president of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, CREA.

Algeria
Tebboune lifts brake on Cevital crushing plant

The head of state personally stepped in to get the agro-industrial group Cevital's crushing plant project back up and running after it had been put on ice for lack of the required building consents.

Palace Intrigues
Vital Kamerhe, OIF summit, Denis Sassou Nguesso, François Gouyette

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DRC President Tshisekedi's promise to Vital Kamerhe

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France-Algeria French ambassador in Algiers, François Gouyette, still struggles to find his feet

Algeria
Tala Hamza zinc deposit still at a standstill as it hits new hurdle

Operations on Tala Hamza zinc and lead mine located near Béjaia were scheduled to start on 1 September, but new opposition, driven by local inhabitants who claim to lack valid property deeds, has stalled the launch for now.

Algeria, European Union
Algeria and EU put final touches to revised accord

After nine months of negotiations, the European Union and Algieria late last month finalised a revised version of their association agreement covering the period 2021-2027

Algeria
Despite tensions with state, Cevital still running like well-oiled machine

The private group Cevital is once again increasing its cooking oil production capacity. Meanwhile, the government intends to raise the public sector's share in the industry.

Algeria, France
After Macron visit, French ministers to get down to brass tacks in Algiers

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and her top ministers will travel to Algiers before the end of October for a high-level intergovernmental meeting. The aim is to turn the announcements made by Emmanuel Macron last month in Algiers into reality.

France, North Africa
Patrick Durel to stay on as Macron's North Africa adviser

Conseiller chargé de l'Afrique du Nord et du Moyen-Orient à l'Elysée depuis 2020, Patrick Durel devrait voir sa mission prolongée.

Algeria
MbS due in Algiers to talk oil and Arab League

Following his visit to Greece then France, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is heading to Algiers where he is expected by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Friday.

Algeria
Cevital group pressured to buy risky rapeseed crops

The agri-food group recently acquired the entire Algerian rapeseed output. However, it's a deal that looks more like a burden, as Cevital is still facing administrative obstacles to get its plant in Béjaia up and running.

Algeria
CREA employers' federation seeks to embody Algerian economic revival

Algeria's brand new CREA employers' federation has hit the ground running and established itself as a key player in the business community. It is keen to distance itself from the defunct business leaders' forum led by jailed oligarch Ali Haddad, a vestige of the last years of the Bouteflika regime.

Algeria, United States
US firm GHSN to pioneer foreign hospital management alongside Groupe Souakri

Groupe Souakri, the Algerian partner of the LafargeHolcim cement firm and Renault Trucks, has asked Global Health Services Network to design its future private hospital and paramedical training centre in Meftah. The American group will also manage the new complex, at least during the early years.

Algeria, France
Algeria appoints new ambassador to France

Breaking news published 12/7/22 at 12:25. Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has appointed an experienced diplomat to head the Algerian embassy in France.