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Algeria Gate: American diplomat and former Iran hostage John Limbert has credited Algeria with playing the decisive role in resolving the U.S. hostage crisis in Tehran. He attributed the breakthrough to Algeria’s strong credibility with both sides and its highly professional handling of the negotiations.

Speaking to Algeria International television, Limbert said the durability of Algerian-American relations stems from the discipline and professionalism of Algerian diplomacy, combined with its ability to set realistic and balanced expectations for all parties involved.

He highlighted the Algerian negotiators’ exceptional skill as listeners and their calm, effective management of the talks. They also advised then-President Jimmy Carter to exercise patienc; guidance that helped create the conditions for progress.

Limbert noted that Algeria enjoyed deep trust from Iran’s leadership thanks to its revolutionary history and struggle for independence, while simultaneously commanding broad respect in the United States. This dual standing gave Algeria a rare position as a mediator accepted by both sides. The Algerian-led negotiations lasted nearly four months and were marked by determination and professionalism; Limbert described this sustained diplomatic effort as the essential factor that produced the agreement ending the crisis.

He added that Iranian officials listened carefully when Algeria urged them to respect international norms and laws. Persuading Tehran to release the hostages, he stressed, would not have been possible without a mediator who possessed solid credibility and a respected revolutionary record; qualities Algeria embodied at the time.

Limbert emphasized that the success of the mediation was no accident. It resulted from disciplined diplomacy, strong negotiating skill, and mutual trust that enabled Algeria to achieve a breakthrough in one of the most complex international crises of the late 1970s.

Algeria Gate / Agencies: The Ministry of Knowledge Economy and Startups announced today, Friday, the opening of applications for the first edition of the President’s Award for the Best Startup. Applications will remain open until August 23^rd .

The ministry’s statement explained that the competition is open to owners of innovative projects, distinguished startups, and promising accelerated enterprises. Those wishing to apply can visit the dedicated digital platform (startupoftheyear.dz) to review the participation conditions, evaluation criteria, and all other details related to the competition.

The submitted projects will undergo an evaluation process by an independent jury committee composed of technology and innovation experts from both inside and outside Algeria, the statement added.

Prizes

– 1st Place – Best Accelerated Enterprise: 3 million Algerian Dinars (DZD)  

– 1st Place – Best Startup: 2 million Algerian Dinars (DZD)  

– 1st Place – Best Innovative Project: 1 million Algerian Dinars (DZD)

Algeria Gate: Algerian diplomat Amar Bendjama was elected Thursday as the next president of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
In a speech to member states, Bendjama said his priorities during his one-year term will be promoting inclusivity, accelerating progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and renewing trust in multilateralism.
The veteran diplomat, Algeria’s permanent representative to the United Nations, pledged to focus on “substance over procedural routine” in the council’s work.
ECOSOC serves as the United Nations’ central platform for coordinating economic, social and environmental policy and reviewing progress toward the SDGs.
Bendjama noted that only 36% of the goals with available trend data are currently on track, stressing the need to speed up efforts ahead of the 2030 deadline.
“It is time for complete and tangible results that advance our common agenda and leave no one and no country behind,” he said.
Bendjama will assume the position on July 31.