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Algeria cuts diplomatic relations with neighboring Morocco
Algeria Foreign Minister Ramdane Lamamra gave the announcement during a press conference
Morocco and Algeria have had strained relations for decades, now the Algerian Foreign Minister has announced his country will cut diplomatic ties with its neighbour; Hakainde Hichilema has said in his inauguration speech that his government will ensure citizens can have three decent meals a day; Chad's ex-ruler Hissène Habré has died at the age of 79 while serving a life sentence for crimes against humanity.
(Photo: Algeria Foreign Minister Ramdane Lamamra holds a press conference on Tuesday 24th August 2021. Credit: AFP via Getty Images)
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