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Algeria reports no waterborne disease cases since 2009, minister highlights water quality and management efforts
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Algeria's Minister of Hydraulics, Lounès Bouzegza, announced that the country has not recorded any cases of waterborne diseases since 2009. This statement was made during an inspection visit to the headquarters of the General Directorate of Algérienne des Eaux ADE. Bouzegza attributed this achievement to effective control mechanisms and the central role of health security in the national water strategy. The Director General of ADE, Mustapha Rekik, presented details on supply indicators and project progress, emphasizing strict surveillance protocols and continuous technical analysis to ensure water potability and compliance. The minister also stressed the need to modernize resource management, advocating for a more realistic and efficient approach, including strengthening skills and valuing human resources. He highlighted the importance of combating waste, particularly leaks in networks, and dismantling illegal connections. Ahead of the summer season and Eid El-Adha, periods of high consumption, Bouzegza ordered the general mobilization of all services to ensure continuous public service. Furthermore, he instructed his departments to accelerate the digitalization of complaint processing to enhance transparency and speed in addressing citizen grievances, aiming to make ADE a modern showcase of Algerian public service.
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Must ReadMohamed Arkab, Minister of Hydrocarbons, hosted Cheikh Niang, Senegal's Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad, in Algiers. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and strategic ties between Algeria and Senegal, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Discussions covered the entire value chain, including exploration, production, field development, refining, and petrochemicals. Both ministers emphasized revitalizing the partnership between Sonatrach and PETROSEN, building on an existing memorandum of understanding to explore new investment opportunities. With recent hydrocarbon discoveries, Senegal aims to leverage Algerian expertise to develop its industry. Cooperation will also include training and knowledge transfer between the Algerian Petroleum Institute IAP and its Senegalese counterpart to qualify local personnel. Arkab highlighted Algeria's commitment to African cooperation and South-South partnerships, in line with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's directives. He stressed the importance of increased exchanges and coordination within the African Petroleum Producers' Organization APPO to enhance the continent's energy security. Niang expressed Senegal's strong interest in Algeria's experience, acknowledging Sonatrach's recognized expertise and reaffirming Senegal's commitment to expanding energy cooperation with Algeria.
Volotea, a low-cost airline, is expanding its presence in the Algerian market by introducing new routes connecting Spain and Algeria. The airline announced a new direct flight from Murcia to Algiers, scheduled to begin on November 28, 2026. This temporary service will operate until January 5, 2027, with two flights per week using Airbus A320 aircraft. Bookings for these flights will open in early November. Additionally, Volotea will inaugurate a direct route from Valencia to Algiers, with its inaugural flight also on November 28, 2026. The Valencia-Algiers route will initially operate three times a week throughout December, with flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Following two additional rotations in early January 2027, a regular flight schedule for the Valencia-Algiers route will commence on March 30, 2027, with two weekly flights until the end of October 2027.
Must ReadThe 2026 World Happiness Report, supported by the UN, assesses citizen satisfaction in over 140 countries, considering six key factors: GDP per capita, social support, healthy life expectancy, freedom, generosity, and political transparency. In Africa, the top 10 happiest countries exhibit diverse strengths. Mauritius 73rd globally, Libya 81st, and Algeria 83rd lead the continent, with Mauritius benefiting from stability and governance, Libya from strong family solidarity, and Algeria from subsidized social protection. Other countries in the top 10 include Mozambique 93rd with community cohesion, Gabon 96th due to oil wealth, Côte d'Ivoire 98th with economic growth, and Cameroon 100th with a diversified economy. South Africa 101st faces challenges from inequality and unemployment, while Niger 103rd demonstrates happiness through local solidarity, and Tunisia 105th is affected by a tense socio-economic context. The report emphasizes that happiness is not solely tied to wealth, as countries with modest economies can rank highly due to strong community support, trusted institutions, and family ties. The 2026 edition also examines the impact of social networks on youth well-being.