Algeria's labor minister reports two child labor cases in private sector inspections
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Algeria's Minister of Labor, Employment, and Social Security, Abdelhak Saihi, stated that the country prioritizes child protection as a sovereign and unchangeable choice. He attributed progress in combating child labor to an integrated national strategy, emphasizing that human development begins in early childhood. Speaking on World Day Against Child Labor, Saihi highlighted that these results stem from a comprehensive approach including legislative measures, rigorous controls, social protection, awareness campaigns, and inter-institutional coordination. The Labor Inspectorate's latest figures show that between January 1 and May 31, 2026, inspections of over 72,000 private sector companies, employing more than 676,000 workers, revealed only two cases of children under the legal working age of 16. During this period, 19 infraction reports were issued, a decrease from 24 in the previous year, indicating a consistent decline in child labor. Saihi reiterated Algeria's commitment to international obligations, including the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, ILO Convention No. 138 on minimum age for employment, ILO Convention No. 182 on the worst forms of child labor, and the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child. He noted that these indicators demonstrate state vigilance, rigorous inspections, and increased awareness among employers, socio-economic partners, and society. The Ministry of Labor previously reported in June that the rate of child labor for thos
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Algerian national team defender Ramy Bensebaïni is uncertain for the team's first World Cup 2026 match against Argentina due to an ankle injury. This is a concern for national coach Vladimir Petkovic, as Bensebaïni is considered a key defensive player. The Borussia Dortmund defender has been suffering from right ankle pain, a different injury from one he sustained at the end of the Bundesliga season. As a precautionary measure, the technical and medical staff opted to rest him during a recent friendly match. The Algerian team recently secured a 4-1 victory against Bolivia in a friendly, showcasing strong defensive and offensive capabilities. Despite Bensebaïni's uncertain status, the team is working to ensure his recovery. In his potential absence, Zinedine Belaïd and Aïssa Mandi could form the central defense. The team approaches the World Cup with confidence, aiming to build on their recent positive performance.
Algerian Minister of Trade, Export, and Promotion, Professor Kamel Rezig, met with electronic and home appliance manufacturers to discuss expanding their industrial solutions. He specifically encouraged producers to develop equipment tailored for the hospitality and tourism sectors, as well as IT and technological equipment for businesses. Rezig highlighted the national market's opportunities for local producers to grow and strengthen their presence, aligning with the policy of import substitution through local production. He commended the industry's positive export dynamic, noting the successful entry of Algerian products into international markets, which he views as evidence of the industry's qualitative evolution and global competitiveness. The minister reaffirmed his department's commitment to supporting economic operators, in coordination with other ministries, to boost national production and non-hydrocarbon exports, thereby diversifying the national economy and promoting the "Made in Algeria" label globally.
Algeria is currently undertaking significant road rehabilitation projects across six wilayas: Constantine, Djelfa, El Bayadh, Guelma, Chlef, and Batna. These projects aim to improve traffic flow, enhance user safety, and connect economically vital areas. In Constantine, the modernization of National Road 79, connecting to Oum El Bouaghi, is nearing completion, expected to significantly improve traffic fluidity and safety. Djelfa is seeing the application of a bituminous concrete wearing course on National Road 89, a crucial step for road durability in the Faïdh El Batma section towards M'sila. El Bayadh is halfway through doubling a 24-kilometer section of National Road 6, with the first phase 50% complete and the second 80% complete, which will facilitate travel across the wilaya's vast distances. In Guelma, work on National Road 16 is progressing to link Souk Ahras to the East-West highway, integrating the Grand Est region into the national highway network. Chlef continues its doubling project on National Road 16 to improve traffic flow and service quality on a busy route in the northwestern hinterland. Finally, Batna hosts the largest project, a 56-kilometer doubling of the road connecting National Road 88 to National Road 3, passing through Belfraies, Chemora, and Boumia, with foundation layer work currently underway as part of the 2026 maintenance program.