Algeria news, 2 October 2026: energy, diplomacy, schools, culture and football

Algeria news, 2 October 2026: energy, diplomacy, schools, culture and football

Nasri to represent Algeria at the NEPAD founders’ summit

Azouz Nasri will represent President Abdelmadjid Tebboune at the summit of NEPAD’s founding countries, scheduled for Saturday 3 October in El-Alamein, Egypt. The Council of the Nation announced his participation on Friday, according to the statement carried by Radio Algérienne.

Source : Radio Algérienne / APS

Algeria condemns an attack on an electricity facility in Medina

In a statement reported on Friday by Radio Algérienne, the Foreign Ministry condemned an attack on an electricity distribution station in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Algeria reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and called for an end to the attacks and respect for international law.

Source : Radio Algérienne / APS

Algeria and Germany discuss energy partnerships

Mohamed Arkab met German State Secretary Frank Wetzel in Algiers on Thursday 1 October. According to the ministry statement reported by Radio Algérienne on Friday, the talks covered hydrocarbons, low-carbon technologies, green ammonia and training. Arkab invited German companies to participate in Algeria Bid Round 2026; the report describes talks, not a signed investment deal.

Source : Radio Algérienne / APS

New delegated walis take office in Bouzaréah and Baraki

Saïd Sayoud installed Rabah Mourad Yeza in Bouzaréah and Nadir Beteïn in Baraki on Thursday 1 October, at a ceremony at the Algiers wilaya headquarters. Radio Algérienne’s Friday report says the minister called for stronger fieldwork, closer monitoring of projects and better public services.

Source : Radio Algérienne / APS

TSA reports concerns over TikTok livestreams in classrooms

In a report published on 2 October, TSA relays a teacher’s concerns about pupils livestreaming on TikTok during lessons. It also reports a gendarmerie officer’s warning about sharing images without consent and highlights parents’ role in preventing such behaviour. This is a reported concern, not an announcement of a new national policy.

Source : TSA

Algiers’ 18th international comics festival is under way

Culture and Arts Minister Malika Bendouda opened the 18th FIBDA on Thursday evening. The festival runs from 1 to 5 October in Algiers. According to Radio Algérienne, artists from thirteen countries are taking part in an edition centred on the graphic novel, with discussions, masterclasses and children’s workshops.

Source : Radio Algérienne / APS

Hadj Moussa and Zorgane ruled out of the Niger friendly

The injured Anis Hadj Moussa and Adem Zorgane were released from the national team’s training camp on Friday to continue treatment at their clubs. Reporting the Algerian Football Federation’s announcement, Radio Algérienne says both players will miss the friendly against Niger, scheduled for Tuesday 6 October at 20:30 in Tizi-Ouzou.

Source : Radio Algérienne / APS