Algerian rail lines rerouted amid water crisis

Algerian railway authorities have implemented temporary traffic modifications on the Alger-El Afroun and Agha-Zeralda commuter lines, according to Algeria Invest. The changes, announced on 31 December 2025, come as part of broader emergency measures to address the country’s worsening groundwater depletion crisis. The National Rail Transport Company (SNTF) has not released a detailed timeline for … Read more

Algeria bolsters emergency care after deadly road crashes

This week, Algerian Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Aït Messaoudene made two rapid visits to southern hospitals following fatal traffic accidents, underscoring the government’s response to road safety failures and emergency care gaps. On Monday, Aït Messaoudene traveled to Timimoun after a collision between a passenger bus and a truck killed four and injured 43, according … Read more

Tebboune expands Hajj access for elderly Algerians

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has allocated 2,000 additional Hajj permits for the 1448 AH pilgrimage season, targeting citizens aged 70 and older who have repeatedly failed to secure a place through the national lottery. The decision, announced by the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport this week, marks the second consecutive year Tebboune has intervened … Read more

Italy Algeria Boost Energy Ties

Italy and Algeria have recently strengthened their energy cooperation, focusing on both gas supplies and renewable energy projects. This dual-track approach aims to secure Italy’s energy needs while promoting Algeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources. According to eccoclimate.org, the cooperation between Italy and Algeria is set to enhance energy security for Italy, which heavily relies … Read more

Eid al-Adha Unites Algeria in Celebration

Algerians across the country recently celebrated Eid al-Adha, the Festival of Sacrifice, with great enthusiasm and solidarity. The festive atmosphere was marked by a blend of traditional rituals, family reunions, and communal prayers, reflecting the deep-rooted cultural and religious values of the nation. Nationwide Celebrations In Algiers, the capital city, residents joined their fellow Muslims … Read more