Latest news in Algeria? October 1st, 2026

Key developments reported in Algeria on October 1, 2026:

• Penal Code Amendments Passed: The People’s National Assembly (the lower house of parliament) passed legislation amending the Penal Code to impose the death penalty for deliberate arson and child abduction.

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• Southern Hydrogen Corridor Agreement: Energy ministers signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration regarding the Southern Hydrogen Corridor Project, with feasibility study findings for the Algeria–Europe hydrogen partnership expected by 2027.

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• Domestic & Regional Diplomacy: The National Economic, Social and Environmental Council (CNESE) concluded a bilateral cooperation agreement with its Palestinian counterpart during official meetings held in Algiers.

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