Orange rain warning for several provinces
A National Meteorological Office bulletin issued on 15 October and reported by Radio Algérienne forecasts 20–40 mm of rain in Nâama, Laghouat, Tlemcen, Sidi Bel Abbès and Saïda. For these provinces, the orange warning runs from 15:00 on Friday 16 October to 06:00 on Saturday 17 October.
Béchar, In Salah, Tamanrasset, El Meniaâ, Ouargla, Illizi and Ghardaïa are also covered by the alert, with 20–30 mm forecast. These figures are expected rainfall, not totals already recorded.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Private schools: national curricula and teaching in Arabic
TSA sets out the requirements for private schools under decree 26-310, dated 22 September 2026. Schools must follow national curricula; foreign curricula and preparation for school examinations outside the national education ministry’s system are prohibited.
Teaching must be in Arabic, except for foreign languages. Teaching materials must have ministry approval. Cooperation agreements with foreign organisations or institutions also require prior written authorisation from the education minister.
Source: TSA
Algeria and South Africa put practical projects first
Meeting in Algiers on 15 October, Ahmed Attaf and Ronald Lamola agreed to prioritise projects in trade, investment, energy, mining, industry, science and technology. The joint statement reported by Radio Algérienne calls for specific deadlines and regular progress reports.
The ministers also agreed to prepare the 8th session of their joint commission, planned in Pretoria. The focus is on turning cooperation into practical work; these commitments are not an announcement that projects have already been completed.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Sonatrach holds talks with US energy companies
Sonatrach chief executive Noureddine Daoudi is leading a US working visit scheduled for 12–16 October, according to a company statement reported by Radio Algérienne. He met ExxonMobil on 12 October, followed by Halliburton and Devon Energy on 13 October.
The talks covered exploration, production, technology and opportunities for cooperation. The Devon Energy meeting took place in Houston. The account describes possible partnerships and investments, without announcing a newly signed production contract.
Source: Radio Algérienne
Pharma Invest signs partnership with China’s YRPG
Pharma Invest signed an agreement with Yangtze River Pharmaceutical Group (YRPG) in Algiers on 15 October, TSA reports. Signed at the pharmaceutical industry ministry, it aims to transfer expertise and technology for pharmaceutical raw materials and support the development and manufacture of innovative medicines.
The outlines of a further agreement between Saidal and Pharma Invest were also drawn up, covering the manufacture and distribution of high-value-added medicines. That agreement is still to be concluded and is separate from the partnership already signed with the Chinese group.
Source: TSA
Local elections: media accreditation applications
The National Independent Election Authority (ANIE) has announced an accreditation application period from 20 October to 20 November 2026 for coverage of local elections scheduled for 28 November. Voters will elect communal and provincial popular assemblies.
The invitation covers professional journalists of Algerian or foreign nationality working for a media organisation governed by foreign law. Applications must go to the Algerian diplomatic or consular mission in the country where the employing outlet is headquartered. The application period has not yet opened.
Source: Radio Algérienne