ALGIERS: Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday ordered his government to reduce tax on overall income amid soaring food prices in the drought-hit North African country, the presidency said. Avoiding social unrest has been a priority for authorities in Algeria where the middle class has been hit by soaring prices for some food products. "-Algeria has also closed its airspace to French military planes, France's military said on Sunday, escalating the biggest row between the countries in years. The Algerian government did not specify which Macron comment had prompted the recall of its ambassador, but it accused him of interfering in Algerian internal affairs. A source in the Algerian government said the comment about Algeria's existence as a nation had caused particular anger.

Source: The Star October 03, 2021 22:44 UTC