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State Minister Attaf Meets with Tunisian President Saied
State Minister Ahmed Attaf, also serving as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad and African Affairs, was received this morning by the President of Tunisia, Kais Saied. This meeting took place within the framework of Minister Attaf’s official visit to Tunisia to participa…

Tragic Accident in Laghouat Claims Lives, Injures Many
Laghouat Province – A devastating traffic accident in Laghouat province has resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. The collision, which occurred Monday on National Route 23 in the municipality of Aflou, involved a utility vehicle and a public transportation vehicle. According to a…

Mohamed Touil Appointed Head of RND Parliamentary Group
Algiers – Mohamed Touil has been appointed as the new head of the parliamentary group for the Rassemblement National Démocratique (RND) in the People’s National Assembly. The appointment was made by the Secretary-General of the RND, Moundhir Boudhen. Touil, a representativ…

Minister Attaf Meets with Tunisian President Saied in Tunis
Tunis, Algeria – Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, was received by Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday, January 26, 2026, during an official visit to Tunis. The meeting took place within the context of Minister Attaf’s participation in th…

Ruling Coalition Discusses Constitutional, Electoral Reforms
Algiers, Algeria – The coordination committee of the ruling coalition, “Alliance of the Majority Parties for Algeria,” convened today in Algiers to deliberate on proposed amendments to the Constitution and the organic law on elections. The meeting, held Monday, January 26…

Strong Winds, Sandstorms Expected Across Several Algerian Regions
Algiers, Algeria – Several Algerian provinces are bracing for strong winds and sandstorms today, according to a weather alert issued by the national meteorological services. The alert, categorized as Level 1 (Yellow), indicates a significant risk of sandstorms in numerous wilayas…

Unemployment Benefit Program Updates Announced
Algiers, January 26, 2026 – The Algerian government has announced updates to the unemployment benefit program, outlining new conditions and obligations for beneficiaries. These changes are detailed in Executive Decree No. 26-87, published in Official Gazette No. 6, dated January…

Algeria Offers Regularization Path for Citizens Abroad
DZWatch Exclusive – The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad has announced a new initiative aimed at assisting Algerian citizens currently residing abroad in irregular situations. The program offers a pathway to regularization, allowing these individ…

Algerian Embassy in Slovenia Announces Special Measures
Ljubljana, Slovenia – The Algerian Embassy in Ljubljana has announced a series of exceptional measures aimed at assisting Algerian citizens residing within its consular jurisdiction. This initiative is in direct response to directives from the President of Algeria, Abdelmadjid Te…

Aminatou Haidar Departs Western Sahara Amid International Pressure
Laayoune, Western Sahara – Prominent Sahrawi human rights activist Aminatou Haidar has left Western Sahara following days of being prevented from traveling, a situation she attributes to intense international pressure. Haidar stated that the combined efforts of international huma…

Algeria to Regularize Status of Citizens Abroad
Algiers – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad has announced the implementation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision to regularize the status of Algerian citizens residing abroad who find themselves in vulnerable or irregular situations. A…

Algeria’s Economic Transformation: Mining & Infrastructure Key
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is spearheading a significant economic shift in Algeria, placing mining and infrastructure development at the heart of the nation’s post-hydrocarbon vision. Recent cabinet meetings, far from routine administrative sessions, signal a comprehensive strategy to rebuild…

Libya’s Neighbors Reaffirm Support for Libyan-Led Political Process
Algiers – Neighboring countries of Libya have renewed their commitment to a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned political process, while firmly rejecting foreign interference in the nation’s affairs. This commitment was underscored at a ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Mechanism of Libya’s neighbori…

Attaf Joins Ministerial Meeting on Libya in Tunisia
Tunis, Algeria – Ahmed Attaf, Minister of State, Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, and African Affairs, participated today in Tunis in the ministerial meeting of the Tripartite Mechanism of Neighboring Countries of Libya. The meeting focused on regional e…

Algeria Hailed as Development Model for Investing in its People
Algiers, January 26, 2026 – Algeria has been lauded for its commitment to investing its resources in its people and is emerging as a leading example in the field of development, according to high-ranking officials. Speaking today, Claver Gatete, the United Nations Assista…

Justice Minister Attends Inaugural Doha Law Forum
Doha, Qatar – The Minister of Justice, Mr. Lotfi Boujemâa, participated in the official opening ceremony of the inaugural Doha Law Forum held in Qatar on Monday. The forum, themed “Emerging Trends and Future Visions,” aims to foster dialogue and collaboration on critical legal is…

Arkab and Nigerien Counterpart Discuss Energy Cooperation
Minister of State, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, met with the Minister of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger, Mahamadou Tini, at the Ministry of Petroleum headquarters in Niamey on Monday. The meeting was held in the presence of the CEO of Sonatrach, Noureddine Daoudi, the Ge…

Algeria’s Dams Surge: A Boost for Food Security in 2026?
Algeria has experienced significant climatic shifts recently, primarily marked by improved rainfall compared to previous years. This has directly impacted the water levels in dams across several provinces. While seemingly a temporary phenomenon, this development prompts a re-evaluation of the rel…

Paris Protests Erupt After Death of Mauritanian Migrant
Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets of Paris following the death of a Mauritanian migrant, identified as Al-Hassan Diarra, while in police custody. The incident, which occurred on January 14th, has sparked outrage and accusations of police brutality. The protests intensified…

Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Urged to Finalize Travel Discount Procedures
The National Office for Hajj and Umrah has called on citizens selected in the 2026 Hajj lottery to promptly finalize the procedures for obtaining their travel discount certificates. In a statement released today, the Office emphasized the importance of completing these steps as part of ong…


