Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1245 EAT on Wednesday 8 October 2025 The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has accused the Israeli military of attacking and intercepting a convoy of boats en route to Gaza. According to the FFC, Israeli forces first targeted The Conscience—a lead vessel reportedly carrying 93 journalists, medical personnel, and…
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President Tebboune Announces Salary and Allowance Increment Starting 2026
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1718 EAT on Tuesday 7 October 2025 Algiers — In a move aimed at reinforcing social protections and boosting citizens’ purchasing power, President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced significant increases to public sector salaries, unemployment benefits, and student scholarships beginning in 2026. The revaluation may also be…
Israel’s Gaza Offensive Enters Third Year Amid Ongoing Civilian Toll
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1045 EAT on Tuesday 7 October 2025 Israeli airstrikes have continued across the Gaza Strip as the war reaches its two-year mark, deepening the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory. Representatives from Israel and Hamas, along with international mediators, are meeting in Egypt to discuss a proposed ceasefire…
Algeria’s Path Forward: President Tebboune’s Initiative for National Dialogue
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1730 EAT on Monday 6 October 2025 Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced that the launch of the national dialogue hinges on defining its organizational modalities. The goal is to create a platform where all stakeholders can express their opinions and contribute to building a resilient and democratic…
Israel-Hamas Gaza Peace Talks Face Major Hurdles
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1708 EAT on Monday 6 October 2025 Delegations from Hamas, Israel, and the United States are set to gather in Egypt for talks on US President Donald Trump’s proposal to end the Gaza war. The indirect negotiations, scheduled to begin on Monday in Sharm el-Sheikh, will focus on…
Algeria’s Foreign Exchange Reserves at ‘Acceptable Level,’ Says President Tebboune
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1346 EAT on Friday 3 October 2025 Algiers – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has said that Algeria’s current foreign exchange reserves are at an “acceptable level,” showing signs of improvement despite global economic pressures, including a decline in oil prices. Speaking during a televised interview with representatives of national media…
India–China Direct Flights Set to Resume After Five-Year Suspension
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1324 EAT on Friday 3 October 2025 India and China are set to resume direct flights between select cities this month, ending a five-year suspension, Indian authorities have announced. The move signals a gradual thaw in relations between the two Asian powers. The renewed engagement comes amid shifting…
Ex‑President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia in DR Congo
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1606 EAT on Wednesday 1 October 2025 A military court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia, following his conviction on a range of serious charges. Delivering the verdict on Tuesday, Lieutenant General Joseph Mutombo Katalayi, who…
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