Algeria

Algeria

Outcry in Algeria over doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts

A resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules dating back to 2013.

22/07/2026

Algeria

Deadly orphanage fire kills 11 children in Algeria

Algerian authorities did not say what caused the deadly blaze, which occured amid a heatwave that has sparked nearly 1,000 fires.

16/07/2026

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Algeria investigates Mohammadia orphanage fire that killed 11 people

Algeria is probing a deadly orphanage fire near Algiers, early on 16 July, that killed at least 11, injured 19 and struck amid a heatwave and nearly 1,000 recent blazes.

16/07/2026

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Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot

"We wanted to take our revenge against Austria": Algeria fans react in Algiers after the draw against Austria secured the Fennecs' place in the World Cup round of 32.

28/06/2026

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In Annaba, Pope Leo XIV hails Algeria’s small Catholic flock and Saint Augustine

Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at Annaba’s Basilica of Saint Augustine, highlighting Algeria’s small Catholic community during his symbolic visit.

15/04/2026

Algeria

Algeria hit by two suicide attacks during pope's visit, sources say

No link has yet been established between the attacks and the pope's visit to the country, which was conducted under tight security.

14/04/2026

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Pope Leo XIV celebrates historic Mass at rain‑soaked Basilica in Algiers

Algeria hosted Pope Leo XIV on Monday 14 April for a Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Africa in Algiers, marking the first papal visit to the country.

14/04/2026

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Pope in Algeria urges forgiveness and reconciliation on historic visit

Algeria welcomed Pope Leo XIV on Monday, 13 April 2026, marking the first visit by a pontiff to the Muslim-majority country, with a focus on interfaith dialogue and peace.

13/04/2026

Europe

Meloni plans closer cooperation with Algeria to boost gas deliveries

Italy, which generates more than 40% of its electricity from natural gas according to the International Energy Agency, has been negotiating with various countries to replace lost LNG supplies from Qatar.

25/03/2026

Algeria

Algeria passes law declaring French colonisation a 'state crime'

French authorities slammed what they said was "a manifestly hostile initiative," in what represents a continuation of deteriorating relations between Paris and Algiers.

25/12/2025

Algeria

‘Biggest crisis since independence’: What next for France and Algeria?

As a diplomatic spat between Paris and Algiers continues to sour, Euronews dissects how things got so bad, and where they could go from here.

12/09/2025

Culture news

Algerian court upholds writer Boualem Sansal’s 5-year prison sentence

The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal's release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will grant a pardon on Saturday, when Algeria marks Independence Day.

01/07/2025

Algeria

More than 1,800 migrants expelled from Algeria, says rights group

The mass deportations come amid rising tensions between Algeria and its southern neighbours, all now led by military juntas that ousted elected governments previously aligned with Algiers.

25/04/2025

Algeria

Algeria orders 12 French officials to leave as tensions mount

Paris says the decision is linked to the recent arrests in France of three Algerians suspected of kidnapping an Algerian influencer last year.

14/04/2025

Culture news

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal given five year prison sentence

Sansal was arrested in November 2024 at Algiers airport. French President Macron has called on Algeria to release the writer.

28/03/2025

Culture news

Algeria blasts EU for condemning arrest of author Boualem Sansal

Algerian lawmakers accused the European Parliament of political inference. They have also cast doubt on whether their motivations had to do with French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal's well-being or “harming the image of Algeria.”

29/01/2025

Culture news

Nobel Prize winning authors demand release of writer Boualem Sansal

Multiple Nobel Prize-winning authors have signed a petition to demand the release of Algerian writer Boualem Sansal.

26/11/2024

World

How Algeria's key ports are boosting trade and driving economic growth

In partnership with anep

In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we explore the bustling ports of Annaba, Djen Djen and Bejaïa, revealing their crucial role in boosting Algeria's maritime trade and economic growth.

07/11/2024

Destinations

Discover Algeria’s thermal springs, spas and hammams in 2025

Algeria's hot springs have been sought out for millennia by Romans, Berber tribes and Ottoman sultans.

06/11/2024

Moments

This epic Saharan running trail takes you through the dunes of Djanet

Love running? Challenge yourself to try Algeria’s 222 km race through the Sahara Desert.

06/11/2024

World

How Algeria's rail expansion is shaping its future

In partnership with anep

In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we discover how Algeria's expanding rail network is transforming regional connectivity and economic growth.

31/10/2024

World

How Algeria is transitioning to digital payments

In partnership with anep

In this episode of Algeria Tomorrow, we explore how Algeria is gradually transitioning from cash to digital payments.

24/10/2024

Algeria

Swiss tourist murdered during tour of Algeria

Authorities in Switzerland decry "violent death" of its citizen.

23/10/2024

Explore

Kabylia is Algeria's ultimate mountain destination - here's why

In partnership with anep

In this episode of Explore Algeria, we explore Kabylia's nature, learn about its rich cultural heritage and sample one of its local delicacies.

01/10/2024

Algeria

Algerian presidential candidates slam contradicting vote results

In a country where elections have historically been carefully controlled, the unexpected questions about irregularities shocked Algerians who had anticipated a straightforward victory for Tebboune.

09/09/2024

Algeria

President Tebboune dominates Algerian election, winning 94% of votes

Tebboune won his re-election by an overwhelming margin, but election officials reported fewer than 6 million out of the 24 million eligible adults voted.

08/09/2024