BY: Dr. Hana Saada
In a bold move to restore public trust and enhance national media resilience, Minister Meziane to spearhead a series of open regional consultations with journalists across Algeria, culminating in a strategic report to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune
Algiers, Algeria | April 14th, 2025 — In a new initiative aimed at revitalizing Algeria’s media landscape, Communication Minister Dr. Mohamed Meziane will, beginning Thursday, embark on an ambitious series of regional meetings with members of the national press, Dzair Tube has learned from well-informed sources. These consultations mark a turning point in the government’s approach to the challenges confronting the journalistic profession and reflect a broader strategic vision to empower the media as a pillar of national sovereignty and democratic discourse.
According to exclusive information obtained by Dzair Tube, Minister Meziane will inaugurate this dialogue campaign in the western city of Oran on Thursday, where he is set to oversee the first official “Open Discussion Forum” dedicated to journalists from Algeria’s western and southwestern regions. The event will feature extended deliberations with media professionals from various outlets, with the aim of candidly addressing the profession’s concerns and collectively outlining pathways for its advancement.
These regional meetings are designed to go beyond symbolic gestures. They serve as a crucial mechanism to examine the multifaceted challenges facing journalism in Algeria—from institutional hurdles and legal ambiguities to ethical dilemmas and economic pressures. More importantly, they seek to reaffirm journalism’s vital role in a country that pioneered media pluralism and freedom of expression more than three decades ago.
In continuation of this national tour, Minister Meziane will travel eastward to the city of Constantine, where he will preside over a second major forum gathering journalists from Algeria’s eastern and southeastern regions. The initiative will conclude in the capital, Algiers, on April 25, with a high-profile regional summit bringing together journalists from the central provinces of the country.
Beyond mere dialogue, these regional sessions are part of a structured, result-oriented roadmap. According to sources familiar with the matter, Minister Meziane plans to consolidate the findings of these forums into a comprehensive report, which will be formally submitted to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in May. This report will serve as a strategic reference for media reform policies, institutional modernization, and legislative initiatives that could redefine the future of journalism in Algeria.
Since assuming office, Minister Meziane has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to reshaping the media sector into a dynamic, credible, and strategically aligned force. He has intensified his outreach to media stakeholders, initiating dialogue on the evolving role of the press amid complex regional and global dynamics, where narratives are increasingly weaponized and public opinion is strategically influenced by international media conglomerates.
Minister Meziane’s vision is not limited to domestic reform. Sources close to his cabinet confirm that he is working toward the formation of a robust national media front capable of defending Algeria’s image abroad, amplifying its principled positions, and countering disinformation campaigns waged by foreign outlets with vested interests. This vision is anchored in concrete investments in media training, organizational restructuring, and capacity building—elements considered essential to elevating the performance and resilience of Algerian media institutions.
