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Algeria’s Parliament Speaker Meets Paris Mosque Dean to Strengthen Diaspora Ties
National People’s Assembly Speaker Ibrahim Boughali received Paris Grand Mosque Dean Chamseddine Hafiz in Algiers on Sunday, in a high-level meeting focused on reinforcing Algeria’s religious and cultural outreach abroad. The two officials discussed the mosque’s pivotal role in promoting moderate Islamic values…
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Algeria: Beyond Religion, a Major Political and Diplomatic Milestone
The Secretary-General of the League of Scholars, Preachers and Imams of the Sahel States, Lakhimisi Bezzaz, underscored Sunday the profound significance of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Algeria, describing it as far more than a religious event. “The Vatican Pope’s visit to Algeria transcends religious dimensions to…
Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Algeria: A Recognition of the Country’s Geostrategic Stature, Says Senior Official
Mohend Azzoug, Chief of Staff of Algeria’s Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, declared on Sunday that the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Algeria reflects a formal recognition of the country’s geostrategic importance on both the regional and international stage, describing Algeria as a nation of stability…
Algeria’s Senate Ratifies Historic Law Criminalizing French Colonialism
Algeria’s Council of the Nation (Senate) ratified on Sunday the landmark law criminalizing French colonialism, following the approval of a joint parliamentary committee’s report that resolved outstanding disputes between the two chambers of parliament. The vote was held in a public session presided over by Senate…
Algeria Commands Global Respect for its Balanced Policy and Wise Leadership
ALGIERS – Former President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen, Ali Nasir Muhammad, stated on Friday that Algeria enjoys immense international respect due to its balanced foreign policy, its glorious revolutionary history, and its wise leadership. Speaking as a guest on the program “Nogtat Irtikaz” (Fulcrum)…
President Tebboune Reshuffles Energy and Mining Sectors
Algiers – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune conducted a targeted ministerial reshuffle this Thursday, restructuring the management of the nation’s energy and mineral resources, according to an official statement from the Presidency.The reshuffle introduces a new hierarchy and specialized roles within these strategic…
Algeria Concludes its Term in the UN Security Council This Wednesday
Algeria concludes its two-year term today, Wednesday, as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. Bahrain will replace it, starting tomorrow, Thursday.
What do you know about World Health Day?
The Ministry of Health commemorates World Health Day tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, which falls on the seventh of April every year, under the global slogan: “Together for Health, Support…”
July 2nd Legislative Elections: ANIE Clarifies Women’s Representation Requirements
Algiers – The Independent National Authority for Elections (ANIE) issued a statement on Thursday regarding the legal requirements for female representation in the upcoming legislative elections scheduled for July 2, 2026.The statement clarifies the conditions under which candidate lists may be exempted from the…
July 2 Legislative Elections: Endorsement Procedures for Candidate Lists
The National Independent Authority for Elections issued a statement on Tuesday regarding the endorsement procedures for candidate lists for the election of members of the People’s National Assembly, scheduled for July 2, 2026. According to the statement, pursuant to Presidential Decree No. 26-145 dated April 4, 2026…
Mauritanian Prime Minister pays tribute to the martyrs of the Liberation Revolution
On Tuesday morning, Mauritanian Prime Minister Mokhtar Ould Diay laid a wreath at the Martyr’s Memorial in memory of the martyrs of the glorious Liberation Revolution and observed a minute of silence in their honor. The Mauritanian Prime Minister also visited the National Museum of the Mujahid, where he viewed key…
Arrival of a new shipment of imported sheep
The ship APUS, arriving from Romania and carrying 14,500 head of sheep, docked today, Tuesday, at the port of Mostaganem. The unloading of the vessel is being carried out under the supervision of the Regional Meat Office of the West (ORVO/ALVIAR), which has mobilized all logistical and human resources for the…
Oil prices continue to rise
Oil prices continued to rise as trading sessions opened in Asian markets this Tuesday. Brent crude futures rose by 57 cents, or 0.5 percent, to reach $110.34 per barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed by $1.26, or 1.1 percent, to reach $113.67.
President Tebboune chairs an important working meeting
President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired a working meeting on Monday, according to the services of the Presidency of the Republic. The Presidency added in a statement that this meeting was dedicated to reviewing the final touches in anticipation of the visit of Pope Leo XIV to Algeria.
Eligibility Criteria for Legislative Elections
The National Independent Authority for Elections announced on Monday the eligibility criteria for candidates running in the People’s National Assembly elections, scheduled for July 2, 2026. According to a statement from the authority, candidates running on political party lists or as independent lists must meet…
Official launch of Hajj Week activities
On Monday, the Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments, Youcef Belmehdi, oversaw the activities of Hajj Week. On this occasion, Minister Belmehdi gave the signal to launch the activities of the training and education centers at the headquarters of the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments. In a statement…
Fatal road accident in In Salah
Four people were killed and three others were injured following a road accident in the province of In Salah. Civil Protection services intervened at 09:04 following a collision between a car and a tanker truck on National Road No. 01, approximately 50 km south towards Tamanrasset, in the municipality and district of…
President of the Republic receives a message from his Chinese counterpart
President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, received a message of condolence from the President of the People’s Republic of China, Xi Jinping, following the passing of former President Liamine Zéroual, expressing his sincere condolences to the family of the deceased, the government, and the Algerian people. The…
Customs Seize Large Quantities of Cigarettes and Chewing Tobacco
Customs units in the jurisdictions of Tebessa, Oum El Bouaghi, and Bir El Ater carried out several operations resulting in the seizure of 66,000 bags of chewing tobacco (shamma), 5,000 packs of foreign cigarettes, and significant quantities of subsidized goods, with the arrest of three individuals. Customs services…
Issuance of the Law Related to the Country’s Territorial Organization
Law No. 26-06, dated April 4, 2026, has been published in the Official Gazette, amending and supplementing Law No. 84-09, dated February 4, 1984, regarding the country’s territorial organization. Under the new law, the country’s territorial division now consists of 69 provinces and 1,541 municipalities. The law…
