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President Tebboune Appoints Lounas Bouzegza as New Minister of Water Resources
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday officially appointed Lounas Bouzegza as Algeria’s new Minister of Water Resources, in a move signaling continued attention to the country’s vital hydraulic infrastructure. According to an exclusive statement obtained by dzwatch, the Secretary General of Naama Province, Masoud…
Algeria Calls for Urgent African Action on Food Security at Nouakchott Summit
Algeria’s Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Yassine Walid, participated in the 34th Session of the FAO Regional Conference for Africa, held in the Mauritanian capital Nouakchott, taking part in a high-level roundtable on the transformation of agricultural and food systems across the continent…
President Tebboune on Science Day: Innovation Is the Cornerstone of Algeria’s Sovereignty and Sustainable Development
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune delivered a landmark message on the occasion of Science Day, coinciding with the award ceremony for winners of the Presidential Prize for Innovative Researchers in its second edition, held at the Abd El Hafid Boussouf Scientific and Technological Pole in Sidi Abdallah. In his message…
Algeria’s Army Chief Opens High-Level Forum on External Threats Amid Geopolitical and Technological Shifts
General of the Army Said Chanegriha, Algeria’s Chief of Staff and Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence, on Thursday presided over the opening of a major strategic forum titled “External Threats Amid Geopolitical and Technological Transformations: Security Challenges and Strategic Stakes” at the…
President Tebboune: New Algeria Advancing Steadily Toward Modern University Governance Built on Efficiency and Accountability
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune delivered a landmark message Thursday to participants at the second edition of the President’s Prize for Innovative Researchers, held at the ‘Martyr Abdelhafiđh Ihadaden’ Scientific and Technological Pole in Sidi Abdallah, Algiers. Speaking exclusively through dzwatch, Tebboune declared…
Relizane Province Eyes 131,250 Quintals of Seasonal Potato Harvest in 2025-2026
Relizane province is set to produce 131,250 quintals of seasonal potatoes during the current 2025-2026 agricultural harvest campaign, dzwatch has learned. Houcine Jabbar, Head of the Production Organization and Technical Support Service, told dzwatch that the expected yield will be harvested across approximately 398…
Algeria Boosts Public Transport: Algiers Receives 102 New Buses in Major Fleet Renewal Drive
The Public Urban and Suburban Transport Corporation of Algiers, ETUSA, received Wednesday a new batch of buses as part of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s ambitious directive to renew Algeria’s national fleet with 10,000 new buses. The latest delivery comprises 102 buses — including 32 high-capacity coaches…
Algeria’s Interior Minister Chairs High-Level Coordination Meeting Ahead of Legislative Elections
Algeria’s Minister of Interior, Local Communities and Transport, Said Saoudi, chaired a high-level coordination meeting Wednesday evening with senior central ministry officials, dzwatch has learned. The meeting focused primarily on preparations for the upcoming legislative elections, as well as reviewing the progress…
Pope Leo XIV Sends Heartfelt Message of Gratitude to Algerian President Tebboune
Pope Leo XIV has addressed a formal message of thanks and deep gratitude to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Algerian people following his historic visit to Algeria. In the message, the Pontiff stated exclusively: “As I depart the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, I express my profound gratitude…
Algeria’s ‘Tariq Ibn Ziyad’ Ferry Returns Home After Two-Year Renovation in Greece
Algeria’s iconic passenger ferry ‘Tariq Ibn Ziyad’ has officially returned to Algiers port following the completion of extensive maintenance and modernization works carried out at a repair facility in Greece, spanning over two years. To mark the vessel’s docking at Algiers port, the Secretary General of the Ministry…
Algeria’s Chayeb Meets UNICEF Regional Director in High-Level Talks on Child Rights
Algeria’s Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs in charge of the National Community Abroad, Dr. Soufiane Chayeb, today received the UNICEF Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa, Edouard Voislav Beigbeder, at the headquarters of the Algerian Foreign Ministry. The meeting served as a…
Pope Leo XIV Calls His Algeria Visit ‘Truly Blessed’ in Exclusive Remarks
Pope Leo XIV described his two-day stay in Algeria as a ‘truly blessed visit and journey’ and ‘a beautiful opportunity to continue building bridges and promoting dialogue,’ he told dzwatch during the flight departing Algiers toward Yaoundé, Cameroon. Speaking to around 70 journalists aboard an ITA Airways Airbus, the…
Algeria’s RND Party Hosts Senior Chinese Communist Party Delegation, Pledges Deeper Strategic Partnership
The Secretary-General of Algeria’s National Democratic Rally (RND), Muandhar Bouден, received this Wednesday at the party’s headquarters in Algiers a high-level delegation from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), led by Jin Xin, Deputy Minister of International Relations, accompanied by China’s Ambassador to Algeria…
Algeria’s Government Launches Major Energy Efficiency Agency and Infrastructure Standards Reform
Prime Minister Nadir Larbaoui chaired a key cabinet meeting Wednesday, tackling landmark reforms set to reshape Algeria’s energy governance and infrastructure sectors. The government examined a draft executive decree establishing the National Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Control, a powerful new body born…
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Eastern Algeria
Algeria’s National Meteorological Office has issued an urgent weather alert warning of intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affecting several eastern wilayas. Dzwatch can confirm that rainfall exceeding 60mm locally is expected to impact the wilayas of El Tarf, Guelma, and Souk Ahras, prompting authorities to urge…
Pope Leo XIV From Annaba: ‘My Special Thanks to Algerian Authorities for Their Warm Welcome and Generous Hospitality’
Pope Leo XIV expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Algerian authorities on Tuesday in Annaba, praising the exceptional welcome and generous hospitality extended to him during his official visit to Algeria. Speaking during a Mass he presided over at the Church of Saint Augustine, the Pope told dzwatch: “I thank everyone…
Pope Leo XIV Visits Elderly Care Home at Saint Augustine Church in Annaba
Pope Leo XIV visited the elderly care home at Saint Augustine Church in Annaba, eastern Algeria, on Tuesday, marking his second stop during his historic visit to the country. The Vatican’s pontiff received a warm welcome from the home’s staff, who expressed deep gratitude to the Algerian people for their generosity…
Former Archbishop: Pope Leo XIV’s Message to Algeria Centered on Peace and Interfaith Coexistence
The former Archbishop of Algiers, Paul Desfarges, told dzwatch that Pope Leo XIV’s message during his visit to Algeria is deeply rooted in values of peace, friendship, and coexistence among peoples and religions. The Archbishop emphasized that the visit “carries a profound human and spiritual dimension, reinforcing…
Annaba Citizens Embrace Pope Leo XIV’s Historic Visit as a Symbol of Algeria’s Tolerance
Citizens of Annaba, eastern Algeria, turned out in large numbers this Tuesday to witness the visit of Pope Leo XIV to their city, describing the occasion as a landmark event that showcases Algeria’s identity as a nation of dialogue, tolerance, and civilizational coexistence. Residents gathered since early morning to…
Pope Leo XIV Arrives in Annaba on Second Day of Historic Algeria Visit
Pope Leo XIV touched down at Rabah Bitat International Airport in Annaba on Tuesday, marking the second day of his official state visit to Algeria, held at the personal invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The pontiff received a formal welcome overseen by Minister of State and Minister of Foreign Affairs…
