The Government held a meeting Thursday chaired by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, focused on reviewing several strategic files across transport, telecommunications, economy, media, and major infrastructure projects. Work focused notably on modernizing port management, renewing GSM licenses for operators Mobilis and Djezzy, establishing a national accreditation and certification network, as well as creating a future national monitoring and fact-checking mechanism aimed at combating disinformation, according to a press release from the Prime Minister’s office.
Before proceedings began, cabinet members observed a minute of silence in memory of victims of wildfires that struck several areas of the country in recent days, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in the disaster.
A central item on the agenda involved examining a draft executive decree establishing conditions for granting permits to occupy public port domain, alongside concessions for public equipment or private tool permits tied to public service obligations.
According to the statement from the Prime Minister’s office, this text falls within the framework of executing directions from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune regarding the adoption of a new port development and management strategy. This approach aims to permanently raise port performance by mobilizing all entities operating within port zones.
Through this reform, public authorities aim to ensure more rational space management across ports, optimize the use of existing facilities, cut cargo unloading times, and reduce waiting periods for ships at anchor—all goals designed to boost the competitiveness of Algerian ports and streamline foreign trade operations.
The Government also evaluated two draft executive decrees approving the renewal of licenses to establish and operate public cellular electronic communication networks under GSM standards awarded to operators ATM Mobilis and Optimum Telecom Algeria (Djezzy).
This process aligns with provisions of Law No. 18-04 laying down general rules on postal services and electronic communications. It will allow both operators to continue operating their networks and providing mobile phone services in accordance with active regulatory frameworks.
Another file reviewed was the progress of setting up the national accreditation, certification, and approval network, viewed as a foundational tool supporting the quality and competitiveness of national production.
This initiative relies heavily on the Network of Testing and Conformity Analysis Laboratories (RELEAC) as well as the GEOLAB digital platform, designed to ensure better coordination among various analysis laboratories spread across the national territory.
Additionally, the Government examined a project to establish a national monitoring and fact-checking framework aimed at preserving information integrity and strengthening citizen trust in the digital media ecosystem.
This fresh approach seeks to counter the spread of disinformation and fake news distributed across social networks more effectively, a growing global phenomenon that now represents a major challenge for information security.
Authorities intend to build a national mechanism capable of verifying content circulating on digital platforms, contributing to greater reliability in information provided to the public.
Finally, the Government inquired about progress on several structural projects across justice, health, water resources, public works, and culture.