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Algeria Int’l Quran Competition: Preliminary Rounds Announced!
Algeria is gearing up for its prestigious international Quran competition! The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Endowments has announced the prelimin…
Algerian Startup Artify: Preserving Heritage with VR Technology
A rising Algerian startup, Artify, is gaining international recognition for its innovative approach to cultural heritage preservation. The World Intel…
Algeria Boosts Culture: Festival Review & Arts Funding Update
Algeria’s Ministry of Culture and Arts is taking significant steps to strengthen its cultural landscape. A recent meeting, overseen by the Minister of…
UNESCO Adds 26 New Sites to World Biosphere Reserve Network
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has expanded its World Network of Biosphere Reserves, adding 26 new site…
Oran Arab Film Fest: 60+ Films to Light Up the Screen!
The 13th edition of the Oran International Arab Film Festival (OIAFF) is set to showcase a diverse and compelling selection of Arab cinema, with over…
Annaba Film Fest Axes Egyptian Director’s Film Amidst Controversy
The Annaba Mediterranean Film Festival has withdrawn the film of Egyptian director Marwa El Sharkawy from its program, citing “baseless accusations” a…
Tizi Ouzou Celebrates Algeria’s World Cup Qualification!
The Algerian city of Tizi Ouzou erupted in celebration, hosting a vibrant cultural and artistic program to mark the Algerian national team’s anticipat…
Maghreb Film Fest in Netherlands: Bridging Cultures Through Cinema
The 6th Maghreb Film Festival recently concluded in the Dutch cities of Amsterdam and Haarlem, celebrating cinematic creativity and cross-cultural dia…
Algeria Celebrates Africa at the International Theater Fest
The 14th edition of the Bejaia International Theater Festival has kicked off in Algeria, celebrating African talent and fostering cultural exchange. T…
Algeria: Film Fest Trains Young Talent in Cinema Arts
The International Imdghassen Film Festival in Batna, Algeria, has launched a series of training workshops aimed at nurturing the next generation of fi…
Algerian Artist Mourad Abdellaoui’s New Exhibition Opens in Algiers
Celebrated Algerian artist Mourad Abdellaoui is showcasing his latest works in a solo exhibition, captivating art enthusiasts in Algiers. The exhibiti…
Artist Card Platform Glitch: Urgent Fix Ordered in Algeria
Algeria’s Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, has issued strict instructions for the immediate resolution of a technical glitch affecting t…
Review: ‘Don’t Talk About Politics’ & Changing Minds
A thought-provoking new book, “Don’t Talk About Politics: How to Change 21st-Century Minds” by Sarah Stein Lubrano, challenges the long-held belief that political discourse can effectively alter opinions. Published by Bloomsbury Continuum, this work argues that our reliance on this outdated notion is actually…
Algerian Storytelling Tradition Celebrated in Sidi Bel Abbes
Sidi Bel Abbes will host a vibrant celebration of Algeria’s rich storytelling heritage on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The event, titled “The Hakawati: Ancient Algerian Folk Storytelling,” will take place at the Mohamed Guabbati Public Reading Library, according to the library’s management. The Hakawati, or storyteller…
National Amazigh Book Fair Returns to Bejaia October 18-22
The second edition of the National Amazigh Book Fair is set to take place in Bejaia, Algeria, from October 18th to 22nd, 2025. This highly anticipated event will bring together 12 publishing houses from various regions of the country, showcasing the rich literary landscape of the Amazigh (Berber) language and culture…
National Visual Arts Festival in Algeria Expects Over 40 Participants
The National Cultural Festival of Visual and Plastic Arts is gearing up for its third edition, anticipating the participation of over 40 artists and filmmakers in Laghouat, Algeria. Scheduled to run from October 16th to 20th, 2025, the festival promises a vibrant celebration of Algerian art and culture under the theme…
Bejaia International Theatre Festival Celebrates Africa
The 14th edition of the Bejaia International Theatre Festival, launched Friday evening at the Abdelmalek Bouguermouh Regional Theatre, is celebrating the African continent. The festival, which commenced on October 10, 2025, at 8:25 PM, promises a vibrant showcase of theatrical talent from across Africa and beyond…
3000-Year-Old Fortress Unearthed on Egypt-Palestine Border
A remarkable archaeological discovery has been announced by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities: a massive military fortress dating back over 3000 years to the New Kingdom period. This significant find was made during excavations conducted by an Egyptian archaeological mission at the Tell el-Kharouba site…
Algeria Launches National Content Creators Network in Algiers
Algiers, Algeria – The Higher Council of Youth officially announced the establishment of the Algerian Content Creators Network in Algiers on Saturday, October 11th, 2025. The announcement, made at the conclusion of the second edition of the Content Creators Camp, marks a significant step forward in supporting and…
Analyzing ‘The War on Science’: Threats to Free Inquiry
Published in late July by Post Hill Press, “The War on Science: Thirty-Nine Renowned Scientists and Scholars Speak Out About Current Threats to Free Speech, Open Inquiry, and the Scientific Process,” edited by Lawrence M. Krauss, is a crucial new book sounding the alarm on ideological constraints facing science in…
