AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArts & Heritage Education: Algeria’s Culture and Arts Minister Malika Bendouda says higher education in arts and heritage has entered a “new phase” after full integration into the national university system, while keeping its cultural and artistic specificity. Comics & Manga: FIBDA 2026 wrapped in Algiers with prize distribution, including youth workshops and a Japan Embassy-backed amateur manga competition judged by the Japanese ambassador. Contemporary Dance: Compagnie Hervé Koubi brings “Sol Invictus” to the Center for the Arts on Oct. 22, featuring dancers from France and Algeria and drawing on hip-hop, capoeira, and martial arts. Music Spotlight: French-Algerian guitar legend Pierre Bensusan adds more dates to his 2026 “Infinite Guitar Tour” after a sold-out 50th anniversary run. Plein Air Exhibition: Khatai Arts Center opens an Oct. 10 exhibition of plein air works, with about 200 artists submitting 400+ pieces and an online catalogue available. Football (Algeria link): Algeria vs Niger friendly is set for Oct. 6 in Tizi Ouzou, with several Algerian absences reported ahead of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Sports Culture: The Algiers International Comics Festival continues to spotlight young creators, while Algeria’s broader arts education push aims to feed new talent into the national system.
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