Stories from Algeria

A discussion touched upon the history of the French army in Algeria, specifically referencing the Secret Army Organization. The broadcast explored how this organization operated and its role during that period.

Algeria has been struck by an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale. Algeria was struck by a magnitude 4.9 earthquake, according to Radio TSF.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake occurred in northern Algeria on Thursday, June 4, 2026. The tremor had a depth of 10 kilometers. The event was recorded at latitude 35.65 and longitude 5.97.

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck Batna, Algeria at 00:16:13 local time. Shaking was felt over 100 kilometers by approximately 4 million people. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 10 km. The epicenter was located at 79.44°W 8.14°S with a depth of 103 km.

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake struck Northern Algeria at 23:16:12 UTC on June 3, 2026. The epicenter was located at 5.88°E 35.57°N with a depth of 10 km. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was confirmed by seismic data with its epicenter 29 km northwest of Batna, Algeria.

Ahmad ibn Abi Jum'ah, who died on this day in 1511, authored the 1504 Oran fatwa. This ruling instructed Muslims in Spain on how to secretly practice Islam under the Spanish Inquisition, loosening Sharia rules.

An Algerian court has sentenced French journalist Christophe Glass to seven years in prison. The sentence is for glorifying terrorism, according to Reporters Without Borders.

Russian naval forces engaged a Turkish fleet attempting to gain control of the wind. The Turkish fleet was reportedly outmaneuvered and forced to retreat. Details regarding the engagement and its location were not immediately specified.

Four young individuals have been detained in connection with an attempted murder targeting Algerian opposition figure Hichem Aboud.

Algeria is preparing to open new land plots for tourism development, with nearly $2 billion invested in the sector.