English articles

• Bay of Algiers Seafront Development

  The bustling city of Algiers is both the capital and the largest city of Algeria, as well as the second largest city in North Africa. Algiers is situated on the west side of a large bay along ...

• The Ancient Wonders of Tébessa

  The ancient city of Tébessa is the capital city of the Algerian province of the same name and is situated about 20 kilometers from the Tunisian border. The city is home to more than 160,000 ...

• Souad Massi – A Symbol of Strength through her Music

  On 23 August 1972, Souad Massi was born in the city of Algiers in Algeria to an impoverished family with seven children. Her social problems did not burden her or cast a shadow over her ...

• Take Time Out at Algeria’s Beaches

  When travelers arrive in Algeria, they come to enjoy the lure and mystery of the desert, learn of different cultures and embrace the historical traditions that make this beautiful country so ...

• Yasmina Khadra – Outstanding Algerian Author

  In 1984 Mohammed Moulessehoul wrote the book ‘Houria’. Following the success of this novel, others followed, such as ‘La Fille du Pont’ in 1985, ‘El Kahira’ in 1986 and ‘De L’autre Côte de la ...

• Ashura – Honoring a Martyr

  Ashura cannot really be described as a festival, as it is not celebrated with joy and elation. It is a rather somber religious event which is observed by the Muslim community and in Algeria. ...

• Jijel – A Secluded Getaway

  The small settlement of Jijel is located in the northeastern region of Algeria and is the administrative centre and capital of the Jijel Province. It is not a bustling city or town, filled ...

• The Deeply Meaningful Art of Affif Cherfaoui

  On 31 October 2007, Algerian artist Affif Cherfaoui was in attendance at the event marking the opening of his retrospective at the Musée National Zabana in Oran, Algeria. The following day, 1 ...

• Escape to the Intriguing Town of El Golea

  El Golea is exactly what you would expect an oasis to look like. Located in the Sahara Desert, in Algeria, the town is near to Ouargla and Ghardaia. It is also known as the southern gateway to ...

• Taghit d’Or Short Film Festival

  In recent years the film industry in Algeria has been the focus of great concern. Even though the public is still hungry for great films and to lose themselves in a magical story, it seems ...