The National Press Day, October 22: Digital Journalism—A Promising Future and a Strong Defense of Algeria – Dzair Tube as a Model
✍️ BY: Dr. Maamar Gani
Algiers – October 2025 – After years of struggle and marginalization under the former system—years during which digital journalism faced an existential crisis despite the massive explosion of social media platforms and the sweeping digital revolution in audiovisual media—President Abdelmadjid Tebboune stood firmly in defense of electronic journalism. His decisive stance established a logical and natural relationship between Algerian digital media, as one of the most vital pillars of the new media ecosystem, and the unprecedented expansion of social media networks. This development gave rise to digital news platforms across these networks, aiming to reach as wide an audience as possible, while fostering an unparalleled level of interaction—ranging from browsing and selecting content to directly and instantly engaging with journalists.
President Tebboune’s Visionary Support for Digital Journalism:
A Meeting of Destiny Between a Far-Sighted Vision and an Ambitious Digital Generation
Long before assuming the presidency, Abdelmadjid Tebboune had already foreseen the immense communicative power unleashed by the digital revolution. Fully aware of its potential to transform the media landscape and modernize Algeria’s system of communication, he placed this vision at the heart of his presidential program. During his campaign, he addressed young journalists directly, pledging to integrate digital media into his reform agenda.
Once in office, President Tebboune translated this vision into a concrete plan to place electronic journalism at the core of comprehensive media sector reforms. This began with the modernization of the legal framework, moving away from the outdated practices of the past toward a renewed and dynamic legal system. A key outcome of this reform was the introduction of a new organic media law—an essential pillar in Algeria’s national communication strategy—designed to strengthen journalists’ rights, broaden the horizons of the press, and equip the nation’s media to confront the wave of external disinformation campaigns targeting Algeria. Notably, it has been Algeria’s young digital journalists who have led the charge in countering these campaigns.
A New Status for Digital Journalism:
Restructuring and Reinvigorating Algeria’s Media Landscape
The new Algeria has succeeded in bridging the immense media gap left by the previous regime, which had underestimated the transformative impact of the digital revolution on communication and journalism, particularly among youth audiences. This change was solidified in the 2020 constitutional amendment, which explicitly emphasized the promotion of press freedom and the necessity of regulating it within a legal framework. The amendment also introduced genuine safeguards to ensure the responsible exercise of this freedom.
Moreover, the executive decree 20-232 filled the long-standing legal void surrounding online journalism by establishing an official legal foundation for electronic media. Based on the guiding principles of the 2020 Constitution, the government began drafting a new organic media law that responds to citizens’ expectations and the sector’s need for structured professionalization. The law also reflects the public authorities’ desire to align Algeria’s media system with international standards, technological evolution, and the principles of public service and social responsibility. Its ultimate goal: to reinforce the freedom and professionalism of written, audiovisual, and digital journalism, while fostering a media culture rooted in national values, ethical conduct, and professional integrity.
A Historic Decision:
President Tebboune Integrates Electronic Journalism into Public Procurement Transparency Mechanisms
One of President Tebboune’s landmark decisions came during the Council of Ministers meeting on May 28, 2023, when he ordered that accredited electronic media be recognized as official channels for publishing public procurement notices. This groundbreaking decision, hailed by the National Union of Algerian Journalists and Media Professionals, was seen as a crucial step toward enhancing transparency, combating corruption, and ensuring good governance in the management of public funds.
This measure provided digital journalism with much-needed financial oxygen, granting electronic media institutions a sustainable mechanism to improve their logistical capacities and the working conditions of their staff. It also marked a milestone in the professionalization of Algeria’s media ecosystem, reflecting the President’s strong political will to address the legitimate concerns of media professionals, especially those operating in the digital sphere.
Indeed, this measure—coupled with the establishment of a national fund to support journalism—represents a robust public financing safeguard, reinforcing the protection of national interests and ensuring transparent funding for media organizations. It is a clear recognition of the essential role that electronic journalism plays in confronting the waves of misinformation and hybrid media warfare that have destabilized entire nations in recent years.
As journalist Riyadh Houili noted, with the enforcement of the executive decree on August 12, 2025, President Tebboune has personally followed through on his commitment to digital journalism—removing administrative barriers and ensuring the practical implementation of the May 28, 2023 decision. Houili described this as a “giant step in the digital transformation of Algeria’s national media,” which will enhance transparency in public tenders, empower investors and contractors to access real-time procurement information, and create a professional environment conducive to the growth of a credible and responsible digital press.
“Dzair Tube” at the Heart of the Digital Struggle:
A Young Media Team Defending Algeria and Serving the Public Interest
Among Algeria’s pioneering non-traditional media institutions, Dzair Tube has emerged as a true model of modern journalism. Through its leading digital channel and multilingual news website, the institution has reflected the state’s commitment to linguistic and technological modernization, aligning with President Tebboune’s vision to promote English as a global language of science and innovation.
In the midst of intense media warfare led by hostile platforms targeting Algeria, Dzair Tube has stood as a national bastion of digital resistance. Powered by a young, dynamic team of 40 professionals, it has built a solid foundation for an independent and patriotic digital press—one that defends Algeria’s sovereignty and counters propaganda aimed at undermining the Republic and its institutions.
Dzair Tube’s achievements have been widely recognized. The platform earned the President of the Republic’s Award for Professional Journalism (Electronic Press category) on October 22, 2022, as well as the “Media Leadership Award” and the “Hilal Television Award” for its significant contributions to Algeria’s media landscape.
Its global ranking by SimilarWeb in August 2025 confirmed Dzair Tube as Algeria’s top electronic news platform, leading both in readership and influence. This success, under the leadership of Maamar Gani, CEO of the Dzair Tube Media Group, and his dedicated network of over 45 correspondents across Algeria and abroad, has solidified the institution’s status as a benchmark of professional excellence.
Despite enduring repeated cyberattacks from hostile actors—most notably the loss of its Instagram account with over half a million followers—the team rose to the challenge, rebuilding a new account that quickly reached 70,000 followers in record time.
With an audience exceeding 5.7 million followers on Facebook, nearly 500,000 subscribers on YouTube, and millions more across TikTok, Telegram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, and Instagram, Dzair Tube has established itself as a cornerstone of Algeria’s digital presence.
The Arabic edition, led by journalist Mohamed Kehlouche, and the English edition, headed by journalist Dr. Hana Saada, have played a key role in elevating Algeria’s image abroad. The English platform, in particular, has gained international traction, attracting attention from global outlets such as Pravda (Russia) and major media organizations in the United States, China, India, Saudi Arabia, and beyond.
During Ramadan 2025, Dzair Tube achieved record-breaking figures—nearly 200 million views on its official platforms and over 500 million interactions across affiliated networks.
The network’s digital TV channel, managed by Mohamed Essadeq Bouziane, continues to deliver high-quality programs—ranging from news and sports to cultural and humanitarian content—produced in modern studios equipped with advanced audiovisual technology.
Its print branch, Dzair Sport, directed by renowned sports journalist Samir Badi, has also achieved exceptional readership numbers, with more than 50,000 daily downloads from the official website.
Looking ahead, CEO Maamar Gani aims to expand Dzair Tube into one of Africa’s leading media powerhouses, with state-of-the-art facilities that reflect its growing influence and professionalism. The goal is to position the organization as a continental media leader capable of countering hostile propaganda platforms such as Morocco’s “Hespress.”
Known for its strong editorial line defending Algeria against hostile narratives, Dzair Tube stands as a symbol of patriotic journalism—committed to truth, national unity, and ethical integrity. Its team of young journalists continues to fight the media battles of the new century with words, images, and voices that honor the legacy of Algeria’s martyrs and uphold the nation’s dignity.
Beyond its media mission, Dzair Tube also serves as a platform for solidarity and social upliftment, promoting tolerance, coexistence, and national cohesion. Through its humanitarian programs—particularly during Ramadan—it has helped provide housing, pilgrimages, and financial support to citizens, embodying its deep commitment to the Algerian people.
In sum, Dzair Tube is more than a media outlet; it is a national institution, a defender of Algeria’s sovereignty, and a beacon of the new era of Algerian journalism—an era in which digital media stands at the forefront of transparency, professionalism, and patriotic service.
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📰 Dzair Tube is a trailblazer in Algerian digital journalism, delivering high-quality content in Arabic, French, and English. With more than 📈 500,000 daily clicks, it ranks among the most influential media platforms in the country.
🏆 Awarded the President of the Republic’s Prize for Professional Journalist in the Electronic Press category (🗓 October 22, 2022), Dzair Tube is widely recognized for its editorial excellence and integrity.
📱 Massive Digital Reach:
🔴 350,000+ YouTube subscribers
🔵 6 million+ followers across Facebook pages
📸 70,000+ Instagram followers
🎥 Operating from state-of-the-art studios, Dzair Tube broadcasts rich and diverse programming, including:
🗞 News | ⚽ Sports | 🎭 Entertainment | 🕌 Religion | 🎨 Culture
🗣️ Featuring interactive talk shows and exclusive interviews with prominent figures from politics, business, arts, and more, Dzair Tube serves as a key platform for public discourse and civic engagement.
📰 Its print sports daily, “Dzair Sport,” enjoys over 50,000 daily downloads via the official website—further cementing the platform’s multimedia leadership.
🎖️ Honored with the Media Leadership Award by the former Minister of Communication, Mohamed Laâgab, and celebrated at the Hilals of the Television awards, Dzair Tube continues to lead with innovation, influence, and impact.
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