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Attaf: Algeria Reaffirms Unwavering Support for Mali’s Unity — National Cohesion Is the Best Shield Against Terrorism
Algeria reaffirmed on Monday its clear and steadfast position in support of Mali’s unity — its land, people, and institutions. Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf, during a meeting with Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Foreign Affairs Minister Elmedin Konaković, told dzwatch: “I wish to address the serious developments unfolding in…

Algeria’s Education Minister Proposes New Social Support Mechanism for Low-Income Sector Employees
Algeria’s Minister of National Education, Mohamed Seghir Saadaoui, has proposed a new operational mechanism to support education sector employees, particularly those with limited incomes, during religious occasions — most notably Eid Al-Adha. Speaking exclusively to dzwatch, the Minister called for adopting a flexible…

Algeria Opens Baccalaureate Exam Centers for Final Readiness Inspections Ahead of June 4 Launch
Algeria has opened baccalaureate examination centers to members of security and provincial committees, as well as designated supervisors, starting Thursday, June 4, in a comprehensive readiness inspection ahead of this year’s landmark national exams. The Office of National Examinations and Competitions (ONEC) has…

Algeria’s Independent Electoral Authority Unanimously Approves Candidacy Clarifications for July 2 Legislative Elections
Algeria’s Independent National Electoral Authority (ANIE) has unanimously approved a comprehensive clarification framework covering all candidacy cases submitted by those wishing to run in the upcoming National People’s Assembly elections scheduled for July 2, 2026. In an exclusive statement to dzwatch, the authority…

French-Algerian Author Boualem Sansal Announces Permanent Departure from France After Unprecedented Zionist Lobby Pressure
In a stunning exclusive statement to dzwatch, controversial French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal has announced his intention to permanently leave France, declaring: “France is over for me.” Sansal revealed his imminent relocation to Belgium, citing relentless attacks orchestrated by French far-right circles and the…

Algeria’s Saharan Tourism Boom: 750,000 Visitors Recorded, Thousands More Expected
Algeria’s Minister of Tourism and Traditional Industries, Houria Medahi, chaired a high-level evaluation meeting Saturday to assess the 2025-2026 Saharan tourism season, bringing together sector directors from southern wilayas to review performance indicators amid surging momentum. The Minister revealed exclusively to…

Ben Fateh Abdelhafidf Elected New President of Algeria’s National Union of Lawyers
Ben Fateh Abdelhafidf has been elected as the new President of Algeria’s National Union of Lawyers’ Organizations, succeeding Ibrahim Tayri, following elections held today at the Supreme Court headquarters in Abiar. Algeria’s Justice Minister congratulated Ben Fateh Abdelhafidf on his election during the electoral…

Algeria’s New Construction Law to Tackle Urban Irregularities and Streamline Building Compliance
Algeria’s Minister of Housing, Mohamed Tarek Belaribi, has revealed that a new construction law is currently in its final preparation stages, set to introduce comprehensive mechanisms to resolve the longstanding issue of non-compliant buildings across the country. Speaking exclusively to dzwatch, Minister Belaribi…

US Deputy Secretary of State to Visit Algeria for High-Stakes Diplomatic and Economic Talks
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is set to visit Algeria from April 27 to May 1, dzwatch has learned, in a significant diplomatic move aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. According to exclusive information obtained by dzwatch, Landau is scheduled to meet with senior Algerian…

Algeria Launches ‘Every Drop Counts’ Water Policy to Safeguard National Resources
Algeria is taking bold steps to confront its water security challenges, with Minister of Water Resources Lounes Bouzegza stressing the urgent need to restrict the use of drinking water in industrial and agricultural irrigation activities. Speaking exclusively to dzwatch, the minister outlined a sweeping new national…

Algeria Moves to Secure Red Meat Supply Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Algeria’s Minister of Domestic Trade and National Market Regulation, Amal Abdellatif, has chaired a high-level coordination meeting with members of the federation of red meat importers, attended by a representative of the Ministry of Agriculture — as part of a participatory sectoral approach aimed at ensuring adequate…

Algeria Local Elections: Parties Push for Deadline Extension Amid Administrative Chaos
Consultations are intensifying within several Algerian political parties around a joint request to extend the deadline for submitting candidacy files, currently set for May 15, before the Independent National Electoral Authority (ANIE). Sources told dzwatch exclusively that significant confusion and inconsistency have…

Algeria Issues Level-2 Weather Alert: Heavy Rainfall to Lash 29 Wilayas
Algeria’s National Meteorological Office has issued a special Level-2 weather bulletin, warning of exceptionally heavy rainfall across 29 wilayas starting this Saturday afternoon. According to the alert obtained exclusively by dzwatch, the bulletin is valid from 3:00 PM until 11:00 PM, with precipitation levels…

Algeria Gears Up for July 2 Legislative Elections: Interior Minister Chairs Emergency Coordination Meeting
Interior Minister Said Saioud chaired a high-level video conference coordination meeting at the Government Palace on Thursday, bringing together all provincial governors (Walis) of the Republic in preparation for the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for July 2. The meeting, also attended by Director General of…

UN Spokesman to dzwatch: ‘Algeria Has a Very Important Voice That Must Be Heard Loudly’
UN Secretary-General’s spokesman Stéphane Dujarric stated Friday that Algeria possesses a critically important voice on the world stage, noting that the country has just concluded its elected membership on the Security Council during which it was remarkably outspoken. Speaking exclusively to dzwatch, Dujarric…

India’s Ambassador Hails Algeria as Strategic Gateway to Africa and Europe
India’s Ambassador to Algeria, Swati Vijay Kulkarni, has praised the depth and quality of the Algerian-Indian partnership, highlighting Algeria’s pivotal role within the broader India-Africa cooperation framework. Speaking exclusively to dzwatch on the sidelines of a briefing dedicated to the Fourth India-Africa Forum…

Algeria and Chad Forge Stronger Brotherhood: 28 Agreements Signed During Chadian President’s State Visit
Algeria and Chad have expressed complete satisfaction over the quality of their bilateral relations, reaffirming their shared determination to give them new momentum, in a landmark joint statement exclusively obtained by dzwatch following Chad’s President Marshal Mohamed Idriss Déby Itno’s official state visit to…

Algeria’s ‘Science Week’ Closes With Bold Push to Build Digital Intellectual Frontline Against Extremism
Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Youcef Belmehdi on Thursday presided over the closing ceremony of Algeria’s national ‘Science Week’ initiative, which launched on the 16th of this month to mark the annual Day of Science commemoration. Speaking exclusively to dzwatch, Minister Belmehdi stated that the week…

Interior Minister Chairs High-Level Meeting to Finalize Logistics for July 2 Legislative Elections
Interior Minister Saïd Saioud on Thursday chaired a high-level video conference coordination meeting at the Government Palace, bringing together provincial governors across the republic, in the presence of Civil Protection Director General Colonel Boualem Boughlaf. The session, exclusively confirmed to dzwatch…

Algeria Issues Thunderstorm Alert for 19 Wilayas Starting This Afternoon
Algeria’s National Meteorological Office has issued an urgent weather alert, warning of significant thunderstorms expected to hit 19 wilayas starting at 3:00 PM this Friday and continuing through the early hours of Saturday morning. According to exclusive information obtained by dzwatch, the affected wilayas include…


