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Good news from Algeria
Positive stories set in or affecting Algeria, gathered from the newsrooms Rally reads. Every headline links back to the publisher who reported it.
6 stories.
The Sahrawi pharmaceutical lab battling against sand and shortages: ‘We are a rose in the desert’
In the Algerian desert, 11 Sahrawi workers produce essential medicines for a refugee population in exile. Their lab provides antibiotics, eye drops, and creams, offering vital healthcare in harsh conditions. This small but determined effort brings hope to a community that has endured for decades.
El País (English)
Algeria: diversifying beyond oil and gas [Business Africa]
Algeria is taking steps to reduce its dependence on oil and gas by growing other sectors like industry, agriculture, and mining. This shift could create new opportunities and strengthen the economy, benefiting its people. It’s a positive move toward a more balanced future.
Africanews
Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers in Algeria are stepping in to deliver essential supplies to families forced from their homes by wildfires in Jijel province. Their efforts are helping displaced people cope with urgent needs. This outpouring of support shows how communities come together in times of crisis.
Africanews
Algeria elects first-ever woman speaker of parliament
Khalida Boufedeche has become Algeria’s first woman speaker of parliament, a historic step forward. While women hold just six percent of legislative seats, her election marks progress in representation. This milestone reflects growing opportunities for women in leadership.
Al Jazeera
Algerian parliament elects Khalida Boufedeche its first woman speaker
Algeria's parliament elected its first ever woman speaker on Tuesday evening, making Khalida Boufedeche the fourth-highest ranking official in the country.
Africanews
Algeria and Mali restore diplomatic ties following yearlong rift
Algeria and Mali have restored diplomatic ties, reinstating ambassadors and reopening airspace closed since 2025. The move signals a thaw in relations, easing travel and cooperation between the two nations. This step forward brings hope for stronger regional stability and partnership.
Al Jazeera