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ALGIERS – The Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrouki, issued a firm official warning on Wednesday to mobile telephony operators, demanding strict adherence to coverage standards and quality of service (QoS).

The Minister specified that any proven shortcomings would trigger regulatory measures and sanctions in accordance with current laws.Regulatory Oversight and Network . The warning was delivered during a working meeting chaired by the Minister, attended by the President of the Post and Electronic Communications Regulatory Authority (ARPCE) and representatives from the three mobile operators. This session is part of a continuous monitoring effort regarding the state of communication networks nationwide.

The meeting focused on evaluating network coverage along major highways, which are vital for the national economy and the movement of goods and people.Officials reviewed the coverage status of the East-West Highway following the expiration of previously set deadlines. This review was supported by field test results conducted by the Regulatory Authority to verify legal and contractual compliance. Minister Zerrouki emphasized the urgency of accelerating network expansion along strategic North-South axes, specifically National Roads 1, 3, and 6, with a focus on Saharan and remote regions.Emergency Access and Digital Equity:The Minister reiterated his prior directive requiring operators to ensure coverage in Southern provinces—even if at a baseline level—to guarantee access to emergency services.

Participants agreed on a strict timeline to complete network coverage by the end of the current year.Regular follow-ups will be conducted to ensure tangible and sustainable improvements in network quality.Minister Zerrouki reaffirmed that enhancing telecommunications quality is no longer an option but a national necessity. He framed the improvement as a vital link to citizen safety, transport support, and the reinforcement of digital equity across the entire Algerian territory.

Moroccan MP Nabila Mouniba, of the Inified Social Party, has warned of a plan to Juaize Morocco, citing the rising influence of a Zionist lobby controlling the country with a green light from Makhzen regime.

Mounib pointed to directives sent to Parliament to approve a controversial bill for the naturalization of Moroccan Jews. The legislative proposal, which has sparked widespread public outcry, seeks to grant Moroccan citizenship to the children and grandchildren of emigrated Moroccan Jews.

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Algeria – The discussion with the Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Algeria, Mansurbek Kiliashov, on how to improve the economic and trade relations between both countries was held by Mr. Kamal Rezig, Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, said a statement issued by the ministry today Wednesday.

In addition, the statement indicated that during the meeting held yesterday Tuesday, at the headquarters of the Ministry, the mechanisms for the development of trade relations were reviewed, stressing the need to work more intensively to boost bilateral trade flows and take advantage of the available economic potentials in both countries.

In the same context, the idea of ​​holding a special exhibition for Algerian goods in Uzbekistan was raised in order to promote Algerian goods and open new markets for Algerian economic players.Similarly, the two parties agreed to move towards the establishment of a joint business council made up of economic players from both countries in order to establish direct communication among businessmen and build investment partnerships.

both parties discussed the possibilities of moving towards signing a preferential trade agreement between both parties in order to provide advantages for each of them and facilitate trade relations.