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Iran targets US bases in Gulf countries
Iran targeted US bases in several Gulf countries on Saturday with a missile attack, in response to the US-Israeli attack on the capital, Tehran, earlier this morning. The Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates was hit by Iranian ballistic missiles, in addition to the US Fifth Fleet’s service center in Bahrain…

Ouargla: Over Two Million Hallucinogenic Pills Seized in 2025
Operational teams of the Judicial Police services at the Ouargla Provincial Security managed to seize no less than 2,499,280 psychotropic substance pills of the “Pregabalin” type during the year 2025 across the province’s jurisdiction, according to a statement from the security body. The activities of the relevant…

Ministry of Defense: Two Moroccan smugglers eliminated
On Friday evening, detachments of the People’s National Army in the Beni Ounif area of the Third Military Region eliminated two smugglers of Moroccan nationality who were attempting to smuggle a quantity of treated hashish into national territory. According to a statement from the Ministry of National Defense, the…

Iranian television announces 24 killed, including children, in southern Iran
Iranian television announced that 24 people, including children, were killed in a bombardment targeting a school in the city of Minab in the south of the country. The Iranian news agency reported that the country is facing large-scale cyberattacks, revealing a disruption of international internet services throughout…

Iran announces closure of the country’s airspace
The spokesperson for the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization, Majid Akhwan, announced that the country’s airspace has been completely closed following explosions in the capital, Tehran. Akhwan stated that the country’s airspace has been closed for a duration of six hours. Loud explosions were heard in areas of Tehran…

Trump Announces Major Combat Operations Against Iran
The United States and the Zionist entity launched a joint attack on Iran, while an Iranian official stated that his country is preparing to respond. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his country has begun major combat operations in Iran, aimed at defending the American people by neutralizing the “imminent…

Strong winds in several provinces
A weather alert from the National Meteorological Office warned of continued strong winds in several provinces across the country, accompanied by sandstorms. According to the same alert, wind speeds are expected to exceed 80 km/h until 6:00 PM this Saturday in Tindouf province. Another alert warned of strong winds…

Gang planning to flood the capital with hallucinogens during Ramadan dismantled
Algiers security forces have dismantled a criminal group consisting of eight individuals specialized in the trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances. The operation led to the seizure of approximately 900,000 psychotropic pills, including Pregabalin and Ecstasy, as well as 35 kilograms of treated cannabis. The…

Dismantling of a gang planning to flood the capital with hallucinogens during Ramadan
Algiers security forces have dismantled a criminal group consisting of eight individuals specialized in the trafficking of drugs and psychotropic substances. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 900,000 psychotropic pills, including Pregabalin and Ecstasy, as well as 35 kilograms of treated cannabis…

Truck loaded with fruit catches fire on the capital’s highway
An accident involving the swerving and burning of a truck loaded with fruit on the highway near Dar El Beïda resulted in minor injuries to one person on February 27, 2026. A statement from the Civil Protection indicated that its units intervened at approximately 12:20 PM following a traffic accident involving the…

For the First Time: Pope Leo XIV Scheduled to Visit Algeria
The Algerian Presidency announced on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV will conduct an official visit to Algeria from April 13 to 15, marking the first visit of its kind by a Pope of the Vatican to the country. According to a statement from the presidency, the visit follows an invitation from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune…

From Monaco to Algeria to the Canary Islands: Pope Launches New International Tour
The Vatican has announced that Pope Leo XIV will embark on a ten-day international tour covering Monaco, Algeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Angola, and Spain, with visits scheduled between March and June. This tour marks the resumption of the Pope’s international pastoral visits following his significant late 2025…

Algerian President Oversees Preparations for Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Next April
Pope Leo XIV will visit Algeria between April 13 and 15, according to an announcement by the Vatican on Wednesday. The scheduling of the first papal visit in Algeria’s history comes as part of an announcement regarding a series of visits the Pope will make to four African countries. DzWatch.

Pope to Embark on Extensive African Tour Including First Visit to Algeria
The Vatican announced on Wednesday that Pope Leo XIV will conduct a four-nation African tour between April 13 and 23. The statement explained that the tour will include Algeria, marking the first-ever visit by a Pope to the country, as well as Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon. The visit is expected to attract…

Following Success in Europe, Energoinvest Chooses Algeria to Localize Heavy Industries
In a move confirming the growing attractiveness of the investment climate in Algeria, the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency received a high-level delegation of senior businessmen from the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina to discuss the implementation of advanced technology industrial and energy projects. The…

“Actually, No”: Sabrina Sebaihi Challenges Robert Ménard Over “French Algeria”
Ecologist MP Sabrina Sebaihi and historian Fabrice Riceputi have corrected Robert Ménard following his comments regarding “French Algeria.” Sentiment against Algeria appears to be increasingly vocal in France, with Robert Ménard’s actions driven by a nostalgia for the era of French Algeria—a motivation shared by many…

Pope Leo XIV to Tour Africa, Spain, and Monaco
From Monaco to Algeria, including stops in Cameroon, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Spain, the Vatican unveiled on Wednesday the upcoming travels of Pope Leo XIV. These diverse destinations illustrate the American pope’s desire to reach a broad audience. Following a year dominated by the Jubilee, the Catholic Church’s…

Pope Leo to visit Africa for the first time in April
Pope Leo XIV will embark on a 10-day trip through Africa, visiting four countries in what is considered a significant journey for Catholics on the continent. The itinerary includes Algeria in north Africa, followed by Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea in western Africa from April 13 to 23. According to recent…

Independent Decision-Making Guarantees the Desired Renaissance
Minister of Mujahideen and Rights Holders, Abdelmalek Tachrifet, stated yesterday that Algeria has always been a stronghold for independent decision-making and a symbol of sovereignty. He noted that Algerians, who reclaimed their land and homeland through sacrifice, recovered and nationalized their resources based on…

Massive Investment Plan to Renew National Oil and Gas Reserves
Sonatrach Group has outlined an extensive investment plan to enhance exploration within the national hydrocarbon sector, aiming to renew national oil and gas reserves. The Group’s CEO, Noureddine Daoudi, revealed that exploration and production activities alone account for 75% of the development investments planned…


