Algeria
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Algeria Sets 2026-2027 University Start Date for 22 September
Algeria's Ministry of Higher Education has confirmed that university courses for the 2026-2027 academic year will begin on 22 September 2026, aligning closely with the national school calendar and aiming to streamline campus preparations.
Consumer Group Urges Naftal to Ease Emergency Tyre Access
Algerian consumer association " Himayatec " has called on Naftal to revise its tyre distribution system, arguing that the current online registration process is too rigid for motorists facing urgent roadside tyre failures.
Algerian Drivers Face 10,000 Dinar Fine for Night Driving Without Lights
Algeria's Gendarmerie nationale has warned that motorists driving at night without proper vehicle lighting on unlit roads risk a 10,000 dinar fine under Article 121/D-6 of the road code. The measure aims to improve road safety.
Italian Agritech Delegation to Support Algeria's Farm Modernisation
Fifteen Italian agricultural technology firms will visit Algiers in September 2026, aiming to accelerate Algeria's push for food sovereignty by introducing advanced equipment, digital tools, and irrigation solutions to the country's farming sector.
Algérie Ferries Advises Early Arrival for Algiers-Marseille Crossing
Algérie Ferries has instructed passengers on the 25 August 2026 Algiers-Marseille route to arrive at the Port of Algiers from 6:00 am, following changes to travel arrangements. The company has apologised for the disruption and urged understanding.
Air Algérie Opens Bookings for Four New International Routes
Air Algérie has launched reservations for new routes from Algiers to Berlin, Conakry, Brazzaville, and Lagos/Abuja, expanding its international network and reinforcing Algiers as a regional hub between Europe and sub-Saharan Africa.
CPA Launches New Financing Scheme for Algeria's Ageing Bus Fleet
The Crédit populaire d'Algérie (CPA) has introduced a new financing offer for collective transport operators, aiming to accelerate the replacement of buses over 25 years old and support the modernisation of Algeria's public transport sector.
Algeria to Export 100,000 Tonnes of Construction Materials to Mauritania
Algeria has signed a strategic agreement to ship 100,000 tonnes of construction materials to Mauritania, aiming to strengthen maritime trade links and expand access to West African markets while reducing reliance on costly overland routes.
Algerian Security Forces Dismantle Major Transnational Drug Network
Algerian authorities have dismantled a transnational narcotics network, seizing drugs and assets valued at nearly 1,000 billion centimes. The operation highlights the scale of cross-border criminal logistics and regional security risks.
Vivo and STI Launch Smartphone Manufacturing Plant in Oran
A new smartphone factory has begun operations in Oran, Algeria, through a partnership between STI and Chinese brand Vivo. The facility aims to ramp up production from 2,000 to 6,000 units daily, with significant job creation expected.
Algeria to Launch Major Public Sector Recruitment Drive in 2026
Algeria's Ministry of Solidarity, Family and Women's Affairs will open nearly 700 permanent positions in September 2026, aiming to strengthen public service delivery and operational capacity nationwide.
Police in Blida Arrest Two over Viral Assault Video and Online Threats
Algerian police in Blida have detained two suspects in separate cases after a viral video of a bus station assault and a series of online death threats targeting local officials. The cases highlight the growing use of digital evidence in law enforcement.
Algeria Targets 20,000 Investment Projects by 2029 in New Government Plan
Algeria's government has set a goal to enable 20,000 investment projects by 2029, anchored by a nationwide survey of available economic land and a five-pillar strategy to unlock and develop key sites.
Sonatrach Subsidiary ADC Affirms Stability at Fouka 1 Desalination Plant
Algerian Desalination Company, a Sonatrach subsidiary, states that the Fouka 1 seawater desalination plant is operating at normal capacity, with only brief, scheduled production dips, ensuring continued water supply to central Algeria.
Algeria Launches First International Rock Art Festival in Djanet
Algeria will host its inaugural International Festival of Rock Art in Djanet from 19 to 24 October, aiming to highlight the significance of Tassili N'Ajjer's prehistoric heritage and strengthen national efforts in preservation and sustainable tourism.
Algeria Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain Across 22 Provinces
Algeria's National Meteorological Office has placed 22 provinces under orange alert as intense rainfall of up to 40 mm is forecast from Thursday, with precipitation expected to continue into Friday morning, raising concerns over local disruption.
Malika Bendouda Named Arab Heritage Personality of the Year
Algeria's Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, has been awarded the title of 'Personnalité de l'année du patrimoine' by the Union arabe des médias patrimoniaux, recognising her leadership in safeguarding Algeria's tangible and intangible heritage.
Algerian Customs Launches Fully Digital Import-Export Licensing System
Algeria's Customs administration has introduced a new electronic single window for submitting import-export licences and certificates online, aiming to phase out paper documents and streamline cross-border trade procedures.
Algeria Faces Heightened Risk of Extreme Weather After Record Heat
Unprecedented marine heat along Algeria's Mediterranean coast has driven record-breaking temperatures and now threatens to trigger severe storms and flash floods as autumn approaches, raising urgent concerns for infrastructure and public health.