Latest news in Algeria? September 12th, 2026

The most prominent news in Algeria focuses on a major diplomatic rupture in North Africa and the Gulf region:

• Severing Diplomatic Relations with the UAE: Algeria officially cut diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates, citing escalating actions characterized by Algiers as “provocative and hostile”. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the UAE ambassador and issued a 48-hour departure notice. The Express Tribune+ 1
• Airspace Closure: The Algerian Ministry of National Defence closed national airspace to all UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft, effective midnight between September 11 and 12. An exemption remains in place for scheduled commercial flights to and from Algiers until existing contract terms expire at the end of the year. The Express Tribune
• Regional Diplomacy: The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded by expressing hope that the disruption remains temporary and emphasized continued ties with the Algerian public, while senior Emirati officials called for diplomatic clarity over ambiguous signals. Earlier in the week, Algeria’s foreign ministry issued statements strongly condemning projectile and drone strikes targeting southern civilian infrastructure in Saudi Arabia. The Express Tribune+ 1