Good evening dear readers, here is the main information this Thursday, September 26, 2024. Happy reading!
Algeria imposes visa requirements on Moroccans
From this Thursday, September 26, Moroccans will no longer be able to travel to Algeria without a visa. The Algerian authorities have announced that they have reintroduced the visa requirement for holders of a Moroccan passport, regardless of their country of residence. The measure is applied with “ immediate effect ».
In its press release, the Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs explains the reasons for this decision:
« Taking advantage of the visa exemption regime, unfortunately, the Kingdom of Morocco has engaged in various actions detrimental to the stability of Algeria and its national security, with the large-scale organization of organized crime networks, drug and human trafficking, smuggling, illegal immigration and acts of espionage, as well as the deployment of Zionist intelligence agents, holding Moroccan passports, to freely access the national territory ».
Before concluding: “ The Kingdom of Morocco is held solely responsible for the current process of deterioration of bilateral relations through its hostile actions against Algeria. ».
Air Algérie will open a new regular line between Oran and Metz
Good news for Algerians living in eastern France. The Algerian Consulate in Metz announced the opening by Air Algérie of a direct air line between Metz and Oran from March 2025 for the entire summer season, i.e. between the end of March and the end of October (compared to three summer months only this summer), reports the specialist media Visas & Voyages Algérie.
Depending on the success of the new line, an extension of services during the winter season (end of October – end of March) could be decided, according to the same source.
El Mordjene spread: scams are exploding in France
While El Mordjene spread has been officially banned from sale in France since September 17, numerous websites have emerged offering the Algerian product. But the scams are numerous, explains BFM TV this Thursday, September 26.
The chain mentions a scam involving fake El Mordjene spreads on online sales sites. Consumers have also been victims of banking scams after ordering from recently created sites. They noticed significant deductions from their bank accounts.
Imane Khelif drops her complaint against Donald Trump
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif will ultimately not file a complaint against Donald Trump, former president of the United States and current candidate for the White House. This decision was taken at the request of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, TSA learned from Mustapha Berraf, former president of the Algerian Olympic Committee (COA).
« The president blocked everything in order to avoid controversies during the elections in the United States. It’s a wise decision. The Algerians will never disrupt the elections in the United States, a country, it should be remembered, which stood by Algeria for its independence “, he explained.
