Algeria news tonight
Here are some of the latest news stories from Algeria:
Breaking News
- Algeria's President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced a new government, with a focus on economic development and social welfare. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Algerian military has launched a major operation against Islamist militants in the country's north, killing several fighters and capturing others. (Source: Reuters)
Politics
- The Algerian parliament has approved a new law aimed at reducing corruption and increasing transparency in government contracting. (Source: BBC News)
- The country's opposition parties have called for a boycott of the upcoming presidential election, citing concerns over the electoral process and the lack of political reforms. (Source: Al Arabiya)
Economy
- Algeria's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP expected to contract by 4.5% this year. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Algerian government has announced plans to increase investment in the country's energy sector, in an effort to boost economic growth. (Source: Oil Price)
Security
- The Algerian military has launched a crackdown on illegal immigration, with reports of hundreds of migrants being arrested and deported. (Source: The Guardian)
- The country's security forces have been accused of human rights abuses, with reports of torture and arbitrary detention. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
Sports
- Algeria's national football team has qualified for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after defeating Cameroon in a playoff match. (Source: ESPN)
- The country's top football league, the Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1, has been suspended due to a dispute between the league's clubs and the country's football federation. (Source: Goal.com)
Other News
- Algeria has been hit by a severe heatwave, with temperatures reaching as high as 45°C (113°F) in some areas. (Source: The National)
- The country's health ministry has reported an outbreak of cholera in several provinces, with dozens of cases reported. (Source: Xinhua)