ALGERIA: Algerian officials need to release veteran columnist Saad Bouakba right away and without any conditions. He was arrested on November 27 for allegedly defaming the late President Ahmed Ben Bella. Authorities should also drop all charges linked to his work as a journalist. Bouakba discussed the former president's supposed illegal handling of funds from [...]

ALGERIA: Laurent Nuñez's appointment has already changed the way people talk about things. He mentioned that looking back at the 1968 agreements “is not on the agenda” and highlighted how important it is to bring back security cooperation between the two countries. However, strong disagreements still exist, especially around deportation processes and travel documents. While [...]

ALGERIA: Algeria has proposed a new law that aims to bring platforms like Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram under direct legal control. This move seeks to enhance digital regulation and boost national sovereignty. The suggested law would require major digital platforms operating in Algeria to set up local offices and appoint legal representatives within the [...]

ALGERIA: Experts attribute the rise in identity theft and online scams in Algeria to an increase in internet usage. By 2025, there could be around 36.2 million internet users, which is about 76.9% of the population. Social media sites like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram have become hotspots for sharing fake job offers and fraudulent [...]

ALGERIA: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has strongly opposed changing agricultural land into areas for public infrastructure projects during the Council of Ministers meeting. He called on the government to protect Algeria’s remaining fertile lands as urban development continues to grow. This choice comes at a time when Algeria is experiencing concerning levels of land being turned [...]

ALGERIA: During the week of September 24 to 30, 2025, detachments of the People’s National Army (ANP) carried out operations throughout Algeria. According to an operational report, they eliminated six (6) terrorists and arrested nine (9) people who were supporting terrorist groups. The report stated, “As part of our ongoing efforts to combat terrorism [...]

ALGERIA: Algeria has a new prime minister. Ghrieb, who is 51 years old and trained as a chemist, became the Minister of Industry and Pharmaceutical Production in November 2024. He earned his doctorate in physical chemistry of materials from Badji Mokhtar University in Annaba and has spent many years working in Algeria's industrial field. The [...]

ALGERIA: A 5.8 magnitude earthquake shook Tebessa Province in eastern Algeria, as reported by the Research Center in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Geophysics (CRAAG). The epicenter of the quake was located 10 km southeast of Negrine in Tebessa Province, according to their report. The CRAAG also mentioned that a second tremor, measuring 4.7 in magnitude, occurred [...]

ALGERIA: Major General Abdelaziz Mejahed, who leads the Algerian Institute for Comprehensive Studies, welcomed a Sahrawi delegation to the institute's main office in Algiers. This meeting provided a chance to discuss important topics connected to the Sahrawi cause, such as the ongoing conflict in Western Sahara and how media can help raise awareness about the [...]