Historic Visit: His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Visit Algeria in April 2026

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Bemjamin, L.H.D (Hon) Algiers — His Holiness Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undertake a historic first-ever papal visit to Algeria from April 13–15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in Catholic–Muslim relations and interreligious dialogue. The visit will include stops in Algiers and Annaba (formerly Hippo), the home of Saint Augustine…

Former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual Dies.

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D. (Hon.) Former Algerian President Liamine Zeroual has passed away at a military hospital in the capital, Algiers, the Algerian Presidency announced. Born in 1941 in the eastern city of Batna, Zeroual was widely regarded as one of Algeria’s most prominent military and political figures. He joined the…

New Algerian Law Classifies French Colonial Rule as a Crime

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1618 EAT on Friday 26 December 2025 Algeria’s parliament has unanimously passed a bill declaring France’s colonisation of the country a crime. On Wednesday, lawmakers approved the legislation amid scenes of high emotion, standing in the chamber draped in scarves bearing the national colours and chanting “Long live…