Latest news in Algeria? September 18th, 2026
18-09-2026
Here are the latest news updates regarding Algeria as of September 18, 2026:
Bilateral Relations: Algeria and Mali are actively rebuilding their diplomatic and economic ties, focusing on investment, energy security, and regional cooperation following high-level diplomatic talks in Bamako.
National Football Team: Newly appointed Algeria coach Brahim Hemdani has announced his first 26-man squad for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 qualifiers, making notable squad omissions by leaving out Houssem Aouar and Hicham Boudaoui while retaining core players like Ramy Bensebaini, Nabil Bentaleb, and Amine Gouiri.
Foreign Policy: Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently issued strong statements condemning hostile drone attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, expressing full solidarity with the kingdom and calling for an immediate halt to regional escalation.