United States Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin visited Oran May 30 through June 1 to promote joint partnerships between U.S. companies and Algeria and to highlight the importance of English language in higher education.     During her first visit to Algeria’s western coast, Ambassador Aubin visited Helios, a joint venture between Sonatrach and the …

United States Ambassador to Algeria Elizabeth Moore Aubin spoke at the closing ceremony of the “Link II” English-language project for Algerian government officials on May 23.  The project provided five months of professional English courses for 120 Algerian government officials from thirteen ministries in partnership with the Berlitz language school from November 2021 to May …

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs at Algeria Joint Military Dialogue Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Chidi Blyden and General Kais Djenidi co-chaired the United States – Algeria Joint Military Dialogue March 14-15, 2022, in Algiers, Algeria. The event was hosted by the Algerian Ministry of Defense and United States …

From February 21 to March 13, 2022, OneBeat Sahara will bring together 25 genre-bending musicians from seven countries in the Saharan Region and the United States to create original work collaboratively and to develop a global network of civically engaged artists.  The 25 musicians from Algeria, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Tunisia, and the United …

December 23, 2020 The United States Embassy in Algeria has launched a $175,000 project to restore the Medracen Mausoleum in Batna as part of a larger cultural preservation and anti-looting partnership with the Algerian Ministry of Culture and the Arts. The project will start with an archeological review of the structural integrity of the pre-Roman …

How can we work together to preserve Algeria’s rich historic sites and artifacts for future generations?  This was the question discussed at a Cultural Heritage Site Security conference from October 4-7.  Twenty-one officials from the Algerian Ministry of Culture participated alongside 16 Ministry of Culture officials from Libya, Tunisia, and Egypt. 

The United States government has awarded a technical assistance grant to Algeria’s transmission system operator, Société Algérienne Gestionnaire du Réseau de Transport de l’Electricité (GRTE), to modernize its electricity grid, which will help Algeria transition toward renewable energy. “We are proud to support this opportunity to not only bolster the bilateral relationship between our two …

Acting Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joey Hood visited Algeria on July 25-26 and had fruitful discussions on bilateral and regional issues with Algerian leaders including Prime Minister Aymen Benabderrahmane, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ramtane Lamamra, and Minister of Commerce Kamel Rezig.  Hood expressed his appreciation for the longstanding relationship between the …

ALGIERS – On Wednesday, the United States Embassy in Algeria signed an agreement with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research that will transform the way Algerians learn English at universities and ultimately ensure that all Algerian graduates, professors, and researchers acquire the English skills they need to succeed. “I am very pleased that …

U.S. Embassy Sponsors Regional Conference and Training with Antiquities Coalition to Preserve Maghreb Manuscripts In a project sponsored by the US Embassy in Algiers, the Antiquities Coalition completed a three-day virtual conference in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture and the Arts of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria, on digitization and cultural preservation in …

High-Level U.S. Government Delegation Arrives in Algeria Senior U.S. government officials arrived in Algiers on Wednesday, January 6 to discuss bilateral and regional issues with Algerian leaders including Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum, Minister of Finance Aymen Benabderahmane, and Minister of Commerce Kamel Rezig.  Leading the American delegation are Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, …

U.S. Embassy Highlights Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Algeria The U.S. Embassy in Algiers is committed to fostering entrepreneurship and diversifying the economy in Algeria and has a cadre of programs aimed at doing so, according to remarks made by Gautam Rana, the Charge d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy during a Tuesday morning virtual conference on entrepreneurship …

U.S. Africa Command Commander U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend met with President Abdelmajid Tebboune in Algiers, Algeria Sept. 23, to discuss regional security issues and cooperation. “We have a lot we can learn and share with each other. Strengthening this relationship is very important to us,” said General Townsend. Townsend also congratulated Tebboune on the …

U.S. Embassy Algiers is pleased to announce the opening of the Fulbright Foreign Student Program competition for the 2021-2022 academic years. This academic exchange program is funded by the U.S. Department of State and was initiated by U.S. Senator William J. Fulbright in 1946 to increase international educational exchange between Americans and citizens of more …

The United States congratulates Algeria on the recent conclusion of presidential elections. The United States and Algeria enjoy a mutually respectful and beneficial partnership. We look forward to working with President-elect Abdelmadjid Tebboune to promote regional security and prosperity.

With support from the U.S. Embassy in Algiers, EducationUSA launched a new advising center at the World Learning office in Bir Khadem, Algiers. The center will offer resources and advising services under the U.S. State Department’s EducationUSA program, which promotes U.S. higher education by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information worldwide about opportunities to study …

In the framework of bilateral cooperation between the government of Algeria, and the United States Department of Justice, International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP), the fifth and final iteration of the ICITAP-sponsored Judicial/Police Forensic Seminars (JPFS) was successfully completed  in cooperation with representatives from the Algerian National Gendarmerie, National Police (DGSN), and Ministry of …

The United States Embassy in Algiers is honored to participate in the 2019 Algiers International Book Fair (SILA) and invites you to visit its booth located at the central pavilion of SAFEX to meet our author and learn about our cultural and education programs…

U.S. Ambassador John P. Desrocher and his wife Karen Rose hosted an exhibition of contemporary Algerian art at their residence Saturday evening.  The exhibition featured works of art by Algerian artists Mizo, E L Maya, and Bardi…

Attention filmmakers! Film Independent is back with a 4-day workshop on “Creative Producing, Distribution & Pitching”: Best Practices to reach your Audience, organized under the Global Media Makers program. The workshop will take place next December in Marrakech on the margins of the Marrakesh International Film Festival and will be led by prominent American experts …

The U.S. Embassy in Algiers hosted a Congressional delegation led by Representative Stephen F. Lynch October 7-8. During the visit, the delegation and Ambassador John Desrocher met Algerian Foreign Affairs Minister Sabri Boukadoum and discussed efforts to promote economic cooperation, combat terrorism and enhance security in the region, and other areas of bilateral cooperation. Representative …

The “Comic Book Giveaway” is managed by the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy Algiers How to Enter The contest commences on October 3, 2019 and concludes on October 5, 2019. Winners will be awarded comic books signed by an author or illustrator. Winners will be identified by U.S. Embassy Algiers employees or interns as …

The American Embassy in Algiers is proud to announce that the United States is the country of honor at the Algiers International Comics Festival – FIBDA 2019. Come visit us at Esplanade Riadh El Feth on October 1- 5 and experience a variety of programs and activities. Fourteen American award-winning illustrators, graphic novelists, and educators …

On August 7, 2019, 15 American senior military officers and civilian executives will travel to Algeria as part of the “CAPSTONE” course, completing a multi-nation study tour in Africa that included Angola and Nigeria. The purpose of the program is to broaden the global perspective of each participant. During their two-day visit, the participants will …

The U.S. Trade and Development Agency’s Worldwide Energy Sector Team Leader and Regional Director for East Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, Europe & Eurasia Carl B. Kress visited Algeria June 26-28, 2019, to build on the long partnership between USTDA and Algeria. Mr. Kress’ visit is part of U.S. efforts to partner with Algerians …

The United States Supports Algeria’s Efforts to Preserve its Cultural Heritage and Fight Cultural Property Crimes Experts from the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a three-day workshop in Algiers, March 18-20, on the investigation and prosecution of the theft and illicit sale of antiquities, including the sale of cultural property to fund terrorist …

The United States Embassy in Algiers is honored to participate in the 2018 Algiers International Book Fair (SILA) and invites you to visit its booth located at the central pavilion of SAFEX to participate in a full slate of programs and activities. The U.S. Embassy is also pleased to announce the participation of four distinguished …

June 1, 2018 The United States joins people around the world in celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) Pride Month, and reaffirms its commitment to protecting and defending the human rights of all, including LGBTI persons. In many parts of the world, LGBTI individuals and their supporters continue to face violence, arrest, harassment …

It’s an honor to meet with Foreign Minister Messahel (or Prime Minister Ouyahia) and other senior leaders here in Algeria.  It is a beautiful country and I am grateful for the Prime Minister’s warm welcome and time. This visit is providing me an important opportunity to hear directly from Algeria’s leadership about our shared defense …

Algiers, Algeria—Representatives of the United States and Algeria met on April 18, 2018, to review bilateral efforts to counter the threat posed by the trafficking of nuclear and other radioactive materials. The meeting was part of a 2013 Framework of Cooperation that outlines areas in which the United States and Algeria can work together to …

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE  Office of the Spokesperson  Statement by Heather Nauert, Spokesperson On the Chemical Attack in Douma  April 7, 2018 We continue to closely follow disturbing reports April 7 regarding another alleged chemical weapons attack, this time targeting a hospital in Douma, Syria. Reports from a number of contacts and medical personnel on …

Ambassador John Desrocher conducted a two-day visit to Tindouf on March 27-29 to see the humanitarian situation in the Sahrawi refugee camps. During his visit, Ambassador Desrocher met with Algerian local officials, held discussions with United Nations representatives and NGOs, and spoke with Sahrawi refugees – particularly the youth – to learn more about the issues …

8 – 10 November 2017 The British and U.S. Embassies in Algeria will conduct a series of commemorations 8-10 November, to remember all the military and civilian personnel who lost their lives during the Allied landings in North Africa in 1942.  These events were a turning point during the Second World War. The landings, named …

On behalf of the U.S. government and the American people, State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert extended condolences to the Algerian people on the passing of former Algerian Prime Minister and Ambassador to the United States Redha Malek.  On August 1, Nauert said: “We were saddened to learn about the death of former Algerian Prime Minister …

The U.S. Embassy and the Berlitz Center in Algiers are pleased to announce the tenth edition of the El Amel English Language Camp. The Camp targets economically disadvantaged students, aged 15-25, at various levels of English proficiency. The 06-week El Amel Summer Camp will start July 20, 2017 and end August 31, 2017.  Participants will …

The U.S. Embassy in Algiers hosted a delegation of Members of Congress from the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Appropriations, July 2-3, 2017.  The delegation, led by Chairman Rodney Frelinghuysen, visited Algiers as part of a regional trip to strengthen U.S. relations in the Maghreb region. During their visit, the delegation and U.S. Ambassador …

Admiral Michelle J. Howard, commander, Allied Joint Force Command Naples, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Europe and commander, U.S. Naval Forces Africa, completed a two-day trip to Algeria May 24, 2017, where she met with U.S. and Algerian civilian and military officials to discuss the enduring relationship shared by the nations’ militaries. Additionally, Admiral Howard and …

As part of the eighth edition of the International Modern Dance Festival from April 29-May 2, 2017 and in cooperation with the Algerian Ministry of Culture, the U.S. Embassy is delighted to announce the arrival in Algiers today of BODYTRAFFIC, A Los-Angeles-based modern dance company.  Bodytraffic will perform for the 8th edition of the International Modern Dance …

As part of the eighth edition of the International Modern Dance Festival from April 29-May 2, 2017 and in cooperation with the Algerian Ministry of Culture, the U.S. Embassy is delighted to announce the arrival in Algiers today of BODYTRAFFIC, A Los-Angeles-based modern dance company.  Bodytraffic will perform for the 8th edition of the International …

Mr. Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen: I am pleased to be here today to exchange instruments of ratification for the Treaty Between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters. …

Official opening ceremony of the project “Ibda3Com” Santé Sidi El Houari (SDH) NGO, with the support of the Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPIUSA), is pleased to announce the launch of: “Ibda3Com” Project Promoting and Empowering Youth for Civic Engagement through Artistic and Audiovisual Expression, Information and Communication Technologies and Sociocultural Activities Thursday, March 30, 2017 …

Statement by Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis on the U.S. Military Response to the Syrian Government’s Use of Chemical Weapons The U.S. military strike against Shayrat airfield on April 6 was a measured response to the Syrian government’s  use of chemical weapons. The president directed this action to deter future use of chemical weapons and …

Bilateral Dialogue Between the United States and Algeria on Security and the Fight Against Terrorism On April 6, U.S. and Algerian officials met in Washington, D.C. for the fourth annual bilateral dialogue between the United States and Algeria on security and the fight against terrorism. Acting Coordinator for Counterterrorism Justin Siberell led the U.S. delegation, …

U.S. Congressional Staff Delegation Visits Algiers In the framework of our regular engagement and discussions to strengthen U.S.-Algeria relations, a delegation of Congressional staff members from the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Congressional Research Service will visit Algiers April 8-10, 2017. During their visit, the delegation and U.S. Ambassador Joan Polaschik will meet with …

Twenty U.S. Universities to Participate in U.S. Embassy’s EducationUSA Fair in Algiers The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce the organization of a fair on April 24 from 14:00 to 19:00 at the Palais de la Culture in Algiers to encourage Algerian high school and university students to consider studying in the United States.  Admission …

In partnership with the U.S.-Algerian Business Council (USABC) and the Algerian Business Leaders Forum (FCE), the Foreign Commercial Service of the U.S. Embassy in Algeria led an Algerian business delegation to California and Nevada March 4-11. This U.S. Road Show – focusing on investment opportunities in construction, infrastructure, construction equipment, agriculture, and agribusiness – offered …

he United States established diplomatic relations with Algeria in 1962 following its independence from France. Algeria severed relations with the United States in 1967 in the wake of the Arab-Israeli War, but reestablished relations in 1974.

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to work with the Ministry of Culture to organize a program promoting friendship and cultural exchange between American and Algerian artists.  The program is part of the Next Level initiative created by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in partnership with the University of North …

Educational and cultural exchanges are a key pillar of U.S. diplomacy.  In Algeria, the U.S. Embassy is proud to build bridges and mutual understanding between Americans and Algerians through a wide range of exchange programs.  Since 1986, the U.S. Embassy has sponsored approximately 4,000 Algerians to participate in programs linked to professional development, leadership, education, …

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce its support, in partnership with the National Museum of Setif, for a project to ensure the conservation of the museum’s ancient archeological collections.  Mr. Michael Morris, an American expert in mosaics, arrived in Algeria this week to lead workshops with staff from museums in Setif, Constantine, Annaba and …

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce a new system for making payment and scheduling visa appointments.  Starting January 8, after completing the on-line visa application, applicants will visit an office of Aramex (located in Algiers, Hassi Messaoud, and soon, Oran) to make payment for the visa application.  Aramex will issue a receipt that will …

Contact: AlgiersPress@state.gov  December 16, 2016 As part of ongoing cultural exchange between the United States and Algeria, and in partnership with the Algerian Ministry of Culture, U.S. Embassy Algiers is pleased to announce that El Foukr R’Assembly and Colter Harper & LKHD will perform and work with local artists and give workshops in Algiers and …