English articles

• Social and Business Etiquette in Algeria

  Many tourists who visit countries that are totally different from their own are often keen to learn as much as they can about the country they are visiting, as well as the people who call it ...

• Volunteer in Algeria and Make a Difference

  When looking for a rewarding and challenging way to discover a country and get to know its people, there is no better way than to sign up for volunteer work. There are many agencies and ...

• Renowned Musician Rachid Taha

  Born in 1958 in Oran, Algeria, with his unique blend of techno, rock, punk and rai, Algerian-French musician Rachid Taha has attracted quite a following of fans, and has earned the respect of ...

• Barakat! – A Film Well Worth Your Time

  December 1991 marked the beginning of the Algerian Civil War, as conflict broke out between Isalmist rebels and the government of Algeria. It was a war that raged violently until the Islamic ...

• Takfarinas Captivates Audiences

  Born in 1958 in Tixerane, Algeria, Hassen Zermani grew up in family that supported his early love for music and encouraged him to develop his talent. Taking on the name Takfarinas as a ...

• The History of the Pied-Noirs

  Pied-Noir, literally meaning “Black-Foot”, was originally a term coined to refer to any white settler born in Africa, later evolving into a slang name for French settlers in Algeria. After the ...

• Qalat Ibn Salama and Ibn Khaldun

  The ancient fortress of Qalat Ibn Salama is situated on a hill near present-day Tiaret, south-west of Algiers, the capital city of Algeria. As a military fortress, Qalat Ibn Salama no doubt ...

• The Unbelievably Talented Biyouna

  Algerian singer, songwriter, dancer and actress, Biyouna, is not only popular in her home country of Algeria but has a loyal following of fans in the Algerian community in France. Born and ...

• Exploring the Beauty of Algeria on a Bicycle

  The International Bicycle Fund is a non-profit, independent organization that has as its goal the promotion of using bicycles as a means of transportation. As part of this initiative, Bicycle ...

• Historical Wonders of Djemila

  Just east of Algiers lies a breathtaking mountainous region along the northern coast of Algeria. It is amongst the rolling green hills and diverse landscape that Djemila can be found. The ...