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Cairo International Film Festival Unveils 46th Edition Lineup
The Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) announced its full lineup of films for its 46th edition, scheduled to take place from November 12th to 21st. This year’s festival will showcase approximately 150 films from across the globe, distributed across 11 different competitions and cinematic pr…
Popular Singer Ismail El Lithy Passes Away After Tragic Accident
DZWatch Exclusive: Renowned Egyptian Shaabi singer Ismail El Lithy has died at the age of 36, DZWatch has learned. The artist passed away in a hospital following complications from severe injuries sustained in a recent traffic accident. El Lithy, a prominent figure in the…
US Strike on Pacific Vessels Kills Six, Fuels Controversy
PACIFIC OCEAN – A recent US military operation in the eastern Pacific Ocean has resulted in the deaths of six individuals, according to the Department of War. The incident involved two airstrikes targeting vessels suspected of involvement in narcotics trafficking. The strikes hav…
Algerian Writers Honor Rachid Boudjedra’s Literary Legacy
Algiers, Algeria – Writers and academics gathered at the 28th Algiers International Book Fair (SILA) to celebrate the distinguished career of Algerian novelist and intellectual, Rachid Boudjedra. A seminar titled “Rachid Boudjedra: 60 Years of Creative Writing” highlighted the un…
Government Announces Major Public Works Bidding Opportunities for 2025
Algiers, [Date] – The Algerian government has officially announced a series of significant public works bidding opportunities slated for 2025. These tenders, expected to attract substantial interest from both domestic and international firms, cover a wide range of infrastructure…
Oran Arab Film Festival Launches Official Competition
The 13th edition of the Oran International Arab Film Festival (DIOFA) kicked off its official competition in Oran, western Algeria, on Friday evening, drawing enthusiasts of the cinematic arts. The festival features a diverse selection of feature films and documentaries.Audiences were trea…
Senegal Honored at Inaugural Timimoun International Short Film Festival
The first edition of the Timimoun International Short Film Festival will take place from November 13th to 18th in Timimoun, southern Algeria. The festival will showcase 61 short films from 31 countries, with Senegal being the guest of honor, organizers announced Wednesday. The event will also fea…
Algiers International Book Fair Concludes Successful Edition
The 28th Algiers International Book Fair (SILA 2025) concluded this evening, under the patronage of the Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda. The closing ceremony took place at the “Assia Djebar” Grand Conference Hall in the Palais des Expositions, Pins Maritimes, in the pres…
Director of Algiers Opera House Relieved of Duties
Algiers, Algeria – The Ministry of Culture and Arts announced today the termination of the duties of Abdelkader Bouazzara, the Director General of the Algiers Opera House. According to a statement released by the Ministry, Farid Khaus, the Secretary-General of the Algiers…
Algiers International Book Fair 2025: Record Attendance and Future Plans
The 28th Algiers International Book Fair (SILA) concluded this evening, marking a resounding success with record-breaking attendance and promising developments for future editions. The closing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, the Fair’s Commissioner, Moh…
Oran Arab Film Festival Concludes, Minister Praises Creativity
The 13th Oran International Arab Film Festival concluded last night at the Le Meridien Hotel in Oran, under the patronage of the Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda. The closing ceremony was attended by a distinguished gathering of cinematic, artistic, and cultural figures from Algeria…
Iraqi Film ‘Adam’s Songs’ Wins Golden Oran Award
Oran, Algeria – The Iraqi feature film ‘Adam’s Songs,’ directed by Odai Rasheed, has been awarded the prestigious Golden Oran prize at the 13th Oran International Arab Film Festival. The festival concluded its activities Wednesday evening in a ceremony attended by the Minister of…
FiSahara Film Festival Opens Fourth Edition in Madrid
Madrid, Spain – The FiSahara Madrid film festival commenced its fourth edition yesterday, Friday, in the Spanish capital. The event promises a rich program blending artistic expression with political advocacy. This year’s festival builds upon the success of previous editio…
Serbia Fast-Tracks Demolition of Historic Belgrade Building for Kushner-Linked Luxury Hotel
Belgrade, Serbia – The Serbian Parliament has approved a controversial law expediting the demolition of the former Yugoslav Army headquarters in central Belgrade, paving the way for a luxury hotel development financed by an investment firm with ties to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of former U.S. President Donald Trump…
Algerian Actor Hamdan Bouameda Passes Away
DZWatch Exclusive: The Algerian artistic community mourns the loss of actor and comedian Hamdan Bouameda, who passed away today, Sunday, after a prolonged battle with illness. He was a native of Miliana, a city in the Ain Defla province. Bouameda was a familiar face to Alg…
Skikda Celebrates Opening of 25th National Theatre Days
Skikda, Algeria – The 25th edition of the National Theatre Days officially commenced last night in Skikda, drawing a large crowd of theatre enthusiasts and local dignitaries to the regional theatre “Sakina Mekiou.” The opening ceremony marked the beginning of a multi-day…
U.S. Strike in Caribbean Kills Three Suspected Drug Smugglers, Raising Regional Concerns
A U.S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea has resulted in the deaths of three individuals suspected of involvement in drug smuggling, according to a statement released by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Higseth. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, marks the latest in a series of aggressive actions by the United…
Trinidad and Tobago Raises Alert Level Amid Rising US-Venezuela Tensions in Caribbean
Port of Spain – The twin-island nation of Trinidad and Tobago has placed its armed forces on high alert and recalled personnel to base, amidst escalating tensions between the United States and neighboring Venezuela. The move comes as the US military presence in the Caribbean has increased significantly in recent…
Venezuela Halts Gas Agreements with Trinidad & Tobago Amid Rising Tensions, US Naval Presence
Caracas – In a move signaling escalating tensions in the Caribbean, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the immediate suspension of all existing gas agreements with Trinidad and Tobago on Monday evening. The decision comes in response to the twin-island nation’s hosting of a United States Navy destroyer, an…
US Warship’s Caribbean Deployment Sparks Tension with Venezuela Amidst Anti-Drug Operations
A United States Navy warship, the USS Gravely, recently docked in Trinidad and Tobago, approximately 10 kilometers off the coast of Venezuela, escalating tensions in the Caribbean region. The deployment coincides with ongoing pressure from the United States, specifically actions initiated during the previous Trump…
