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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.

Explore

Discover Algiers: From the Casbah to modern wonders

In partnership with anep

In this episode of Explore Algeria, we delve into the heart of Algiers, where history and modernity meet.

World

Port of Djen Djen: Inside Algeria’s largest international port

In partnership with anep

The Port of Djen Djen, in east Algeria, is the country’s largest working seaport. We take you inside the international trade hub as it undergoes a major extension.

World

Algeria has big plans to develop tourism by 2030 – how will it work?

In partnership with anep

Algeria’s government wants to see five times more annual visitors to the country by 2030. We take a look at how the tourism sector is being developed to attract and host them all.

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Water stress: Algeria’s strategies

In partnership with anep

One of the biggest challenges facing Algeria is its drinking water supply. To respond to this emergency, the government is innovating by investing in desalination and wastewater recycling.

Sport

Kaylia Nemour's gold for Algeria has France feeling left out

Nemour's success in Paris contrasted sharply with the French gymnastics team's failure, as none of the women's competitors managed to qualify for the apparatus finals.

Europe News

Olympics: Khelif moved to tears in emotional victory after abuse

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was moved to tears as she was treated to a hero's welcome before defeating Hungary's Anna Hamori.

Europe News

Boxer Imane Khelif clinches medal at Olympics after gender outcry

She defeated Hungarian Anna Luca Hamori in the quarter-finals of the women’s 66-kilogram division and will now take home at least bronze, as the semifinal loser automatically receives one at the Olympics.

Algeria

French-Moroccan tourists shot dead off Algerian coast

Coastguards killed two holiday makers and arrested another after they mistakenly strayed into Algerian waters, fuelling diplomatic tensions between the country and neighbouring Morocco.

France

France further relaxes access to archives from brutal Algerian war

Cases of abuse and killings involving minors will now be open to further scrutiny after decades of campaigning.

Residences

This desert oasis in Algeria is seeing a surge in tourism

Experience desert awe and wonder just two hours from Algiers.

Culture news

Algeria joins Lebanon and Kuwait in banning 'Barbie'

Algeria has banned the hit film 'Barbie' three weeks after its release in the mainly Muslim North African nation.

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Catastrophic wildfires kill scores across the Mediterranean

Read the Euronews live coverage of violent fires that have killed dozens of people, sparked mass evacuations and destroyed homes in several countries across the Mediterranean region.

Moments

Sahara desert: Why an adventure holiday in Algeria might be for you

Euronews Travel reporter Hannah Brown headed to Algeria for a desert marathon adventure holiday.

World

“The new Algeria is now”: massive housing and infrastructure projects

In partnership with anep

Algeria has embarked upon a hugely ambitious project to build five major new cities from scratch. Already 3 million people have benefitted from the distribution of 800,000 housing units and 2 major sports stadiums.

Culture news

Raï and Harissa added to UNESCO heritage list

Ever bopped along to some Algerian Raï? Had a palate burst with the flavour of Tunisian Harissa?

World

African Unity Road linking Algiers to Lagos nears completion

In partnership with anep

Conceived over 50 years ago, the Trans-Saharan Highway runs almost 5,000 kilometres from Algeria to Nigeria. Now it's nearly finished.

World

The challenges and successes of Algeria's water supply industry

In partnership with anep

The challenges and successes of Algeria's water supply industry

World

Algeria turns to mineral resources to diversify its economy

In partnership with anep

With deposits of gold, zinc, copper and phosphates, Algeria has significant mineral resources. Many of them have been left unexploited, but now the country is counting on them to diversify its economy.