Orascom Telecom still owes the Algerian government US$400,000 in debts left over from a former subsidiary, an Algerian minister was quoted as saying on Wednesday notes Reuters. The Egyptian firm has reluctantly agreed to sell its lucrative Algerian unit (Djezzy) to the state but its hope of a clean exit could be stalled by a demand it settle all liabilities before the nationalisation can be concluded. The latest debt demands relate to Lacom, a now-defunct joint-venture between Orascom and Telecom Egypt.