Jijel signs agreement to rebuild fire-damaged homes
An agreement between the OPGI public housing offices and the National Housing Bank was signed in Jijel on 10 October to finance the rebuilding of homes damaged by August's fires. Mohamed Mordjani, the ministry's director-general for housing, said 627 families whose homes were classified in the red category would benefit from reconstruction managed by the OPGI offices.
He also announced 400,000 dinars in assistance for each affected family to rent accommodation while awaiting rebuilding. These are announced measures, not a report that the homes have already been rebuilt or the assistance paid.
Source: Radio Algérienne
School readmission reviews extended to 14 October
The Education Ministry announced on 10 October that the period for reviewing school readmission files would be extended from 11 to 14 October. The measure concerns pupils whose requests were not accepted by their original schools.
Education directorates will examine the files. The extension concerns that review process; it does not mean that applications have been automatically accepted.
Source: Radio Algérienne
In Béchar, Chanegriha links Algeria's stability to its neighbours'
During his 10 October visit to the 3rd Military Region in Béchar, army chief of staff Saïd Chanegriha advocated an approach to the Sahel linking security with development. In remarks reported by TSA, he described neighbouring countries' stability as essential to Algeria's own.
He portrayed Algeria as a partner of the region's countries rather than an outside actor in Sahel crises, stressing respect for states' sovereignty and independence. He also pointed to shared infrastructure development as a way to create economic opportunities.
Source: TSA
Arkab and Adjal due at Riyadh Energy Week
Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab and Energy and Renewable Energies Minister Mourad Adjal are due to attend Energy Week in Riyadh from 11 to 15 October. The Hydrocarbons Ministry announced their participation on 10 October.
The programme includes the 17th ministerial meeting of the International Energy Forum on 11 October and the 25th International Petroleum Conference from 12 to 15 October. The official opening is scheduled for 12 October. Supply security, energy markets, investment and infrastructure are among the topics for discussion.
Source: Radio Algérienne
African Startup Conference planned for December in Algiers
The 5th African Startup Conference is scheduled for 5 to 7 December 2026 at the International Conference Centre in Algiers, following a ministry announcement on 9 October. Its theme, “DEEPTECH: the real challenge”, focuses on entrepreneurship and technological development in Africa.
The ministry expects more than 25,000 participants, 40 ministerial delegations and 150 investors. These are anticipated attendance figures, not an attendance tally. A competition for African technology start-ups is also planned, with three winners to receive awards.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Algerian women take a commanding lead against Central African Republic
Algeria's women's team beat Central African Republic 8-0 at Algiers' 5-Juillet stadium on 9 October, having led 4-0 at half-time. It was the first leg of the second round of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
Farid Benstiti's side are scheduled to play the return leg at the same stadium on 13 October at 18:00. The result gives them a substantial lead in this tie, but does not itself secure qualification for the Games.
Source: Radio Algérienne