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Algeria’s LAMO Exports Over 5,000 Tons of Iron Products
ORAN, Algeria – The Algerian Iron and Steel Processing Company of the West (LAMO), located in Bethioua, Oran province, has exported over 5,300 tons of various iron products this year, DZWatch has learned.According to Commercial Manager Abbou Aissa Ihsane, the Algerian-Turk…
Interior Minister Outlines Regional Organization Reform Bill
Algiers, Algeria – Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Urban Planning, Said Saayoud, presented a draft law concerning the country’s regional organization to the National Assembly’s Committee on Legal and Administrative Affairs, Human Rights, Local Organization, Land Mana…
Algeria Eyes World Cup Opener; Egyptian Giants Target Rising Star
Algiers Poised for Potential World Cup Inaugural MatchSpeculation is mounting that Algeria could be in contention to play the opening match of the upcoming World Cup. While details remain scarce, sources suggest that ongoing discussions are exploring the possibility of Alg…
Algeria and Belarus Ink Military Cooperation Agreement
Algiers – Algeria and Belarus have formalized a new era of defense cooperation with the signing of a bilateral agreement. The landmark deal was reached following high-level discussions between senior defense officials from both nations. The agreement underscores a mutual…
Algeria Highlights Mine Clearance Expertise at the UN
New York, NY – Algeria showcased its extensive experience in landmine clearance at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The presentation coincided with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, emphasizing the critical link between mine action and disability rig…
Journalist Saad Bouakba Receives Suspended Sentence
Algiers – In a ruling delivered this evening, the Bir Mourad Rais Court in Algiers sentenced journalist Saad Bouakba to a three-year suspended prison term and a fine of one million dinars. This verdict means Mr. Bouakba will be released from custody. The court also handed down a one-year s…
Algeria Issues Regulations for Drone Acquisition and Use
Algiers, November 5, 2025 – The Algerian government has formalized the regulations surrounding the acquisition, production, import, export, sale, maintenance, leasing, service provision, transfer, and decommissioning of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, commonly known as dro…
Licensed Agencies for Upcoming Umrah Season Announced
Algiers – The National Office of Hajj and Umrah (ONHO) has released the final list of travel agencies authorized to organize Umrah pilgrimages for the upcoming 1447 AH/2026 season. The announcement, made in a statement today, provides clarity for pilgrims planning their spiritual…
International Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled in Algiers
Algiers, December 4, 2025 – The National Gendarmerie’s Research and Investigation Unit in Cheraga has successfully dismantled a sophisticated international criminal network specializing in the smuggling and illegal importation of narcotics and various types of psychotropic substa…
Algiers Awarded UN Sustainable Development Prize
Algiers, November 5, 2025 – The province of Algiers has been awarded the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Cities Award, also known as the Shanghai Award. The prestigious recognition, placing Algiers among the top five cities globally, was presented during a cere…
President Tebboune Reaffirms Algeria’s Support for Palestinian and Sahrawi Rights
Algiers – President Abdelmadjid Tebboune today reiterated Algeria’s unwavering support for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian and Sahrawi people. The President reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to finding just and lasting solutions to both conflicts. President Tebb…
Automotive Investors in Algeria Required to Secure Subcontractors
Algiers – Investors seeking to establish automotive manufacturing projects in Algeria will be required to secure agreements with subcontractors prior to launching their ventures. This announcement was made today by Minister of Industry, Yahia Bachir. Speaking on Thursday,…
Algiers to Host African Startup Conference This Week
Algiers, Algeria – The fourth edition of the African Startup Conference is set to take place in Algiers from December 6th to 8th, promising to be a pivotal event for innovation and entrepreneurship across the continent.Nourredine Ouahdouh, the Minister of Knowledge Economy…
Air Algérie Soars: Expansion Aims for 8.5 Million Passengers
Air Algérie is embarking on a new phase of growth, projecting a record 8.5 million international passengers in 2025. This ambitious target underscores a significant transformation for the national airline and its role in Algeria’s international connectivity. According to…
Ooredoo Algeria Officially Launches 5G Network
Algiers – Ooredoo Algeria has officially launched its 5G network, marking a strategic step towards bolstering the nation’s digital economy. The announcement was made during a formal launch event where Ooredoo unveiled its promotional campaign, themed ‘Born for 5G’. This launch cu…
Algeria Intensifies Efforts to Combat Road Carnage
DZWatch Exclusive: After years of tragic loss of life on Algerian roads, the government is finally taking decisive action. A new traffic law, submitted to Parliament, aims to tackle what many are calling ‘road terrorism’ with unprecedented severity. The proposed legislatio…
Stora Urges Revival of Algeria-France ‘Memory Workshop’
Algiers – Historian Benjamin Stora, who previously headed the French side of the joint commission of historians, has called for the reactivation of the ‘Memory Workshop’ between Algeria and France. The workshop, designed to address the lingering wounds of colonialism, has been su…
Verdict Reached in Case Against Journalist Saad Bouakba
Algiers – A court in Bir Mourad Rais issued its verdict today in the case against journalist Saad Bouakba and Abdelhalim Haraoui, manager of the “Ru’ya” platform. The court sentenced Bouakba to a three-year suspended prison sentence and a fine of one million Algerian dina…
Air Algérie Set to Transform into Holding Company
Algiers, Algeria – Air Algérie is moving forward with plans to restructure its organization, with the goal of transforming into a holding company. This reform is expected to provide significant fiscal and operational advantages, according to CEO Hamza Benhamouda. In a sta…
Regional Reorganization Bill Presented to Parliament
Algiers, DZWatch – Minister of Interior, Local Authorities, and Transportation, Said Saayoud, presented a draft law concerning the country’s regional organization to the Legal, Administrative Affairs, Human Rights, Local Organization, Regional Planning, and Regional Division Comm…
