This week, the National Museum of Fine Arts in Algiers opened “Spectrum of Colors,” a solo exhibition by Algerian artist Latifa Boulfoul. The show, running until late July 2026, features 42 new works—30 paintings, 8 sculptures, and 4 mixed-media installations—exploring themes of identity, migration, and the Algerian diaspora. According to Algérie Presse Service (APS), the … Read more
Recap of trends Algeria’s week showed continuity in domestic policy adjustments, regional diplomacy recalibrations, and persistent social pressures. The 2025 Finance Law entered force with corporate tax tweaks. Relations with Morocco stabilized after recent tensions. Domestic crises—wildfires, water shortages, and mass retrials—tested institutional response capacity. Economic signals remained mixed: budgetary caution without austerity, and renewed … Read more
Health and vaccines: A public phase with lingering challenges Algeria’s vaccination campaign against COVID-19 marked a turning point in 2021. The government launched its rollout through COVAX, securing doses for priority groups. By early 2021, health authorities had begun administering vaccines to frontline workers, the elderly, and high-risk populations. The campaign initially relied on Sinopharm … Read more
This week’s announcement that The New York Times ranked Oran the world’s seventh top tourist destination has turned the spotlight on the city’s fast-growing film industry and its potential to seed new businesses. The ranking came as the city hosts the annual Oran International Arabic Film Festival, where veteran Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hemida received a … Read more
Arts and culture: festivals keep drawing international attention For event organisers and talent agencies, these festivals generate ticket sales, sponsorships and media coverage. Foreign filmmakers and musicians use Algerian venues to access Maghreb and Sub-Saharan markets, while local crews gain contracts. Cereals: import demand rises as domestic output declines Private grain traders and feed millers … Read more