The Foreign Ministry has issued a warning against non-essential travel to Algeria.

"Although Algiers itself is generally safe for travel , travelling to certain administrative districts is not recommended," the ministry said.

Demonstrations in the North African country were reported this morning.

A travel warning about Tunisia remains in place.

The Ministry asked relatives of Maltese nationals currently holidaying in Tunisia to give their particulars and whereabouts telephone numbers 22042376 ot 22042352.

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