Washington offers Algeria assistance in fighting forest fires
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Maghreb Emergent
The United States has offered to support Algeria in preventing and fighting forest fires, particularly to protect people, property and forest heritage. The proposal was discussed on 8 November during a meeting between Algerian Interior Minister Ibrahim Merad and US chargé d'affaires Mark Shapiro, according to the Interior Ministry.
The United States has offered to support Algeria in preventing and fighting forest fires. Algerian Interior Minister Ibrahim Merad and the acting chargé d'affaires at the US embassy in Algeria, Mark Shapiro, discussed this cooperation on Sunday 8 November 2026 at the Government Palace, according to the Algerian Interior Ministry.
The discussions focused in particular on protecting people, property, forest heritage and livestock exposed to fires. The two officials also discussed security cooperation against drug trafficking and organised crime, including an exchange of experience and stronger coordination, according to the Interior Ministry.
Ibrahim Merad also announced a visit to Algeria by a delegation from the US city of Lawrence, Kansas, from 9 to 15 November. The visit follows the reception given to the official delegation and Algerian supporters during the 2026 World Cup and responds to an invitation requested by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, according to the Interior Ministry.
