Algeria Bans French Curricula and Mandates Arabic
According to a Telegram post by Al Arabiya, Algeria has banned French curricula and made Arabic mandatory. The post did not give details of the decision.
ALGIERS — Algeria has banned French curricula and made Arabic mandatory, according to a post on Telegram by the Al Arabiya channel on 19 October 2026. The post described the move as a decision that has sparked debate.
The post, written in Arabic, gave no further details. It did not name the authorities behind the decision, set out which schools or education levels it covers, or say when it takes effect. It also did not quote any official.
The source material contains no statement from the Algerian government or education ministry. No other news outlet or official source has been identified as confirming the report. The account of the decision, its scope and the reaction to it therefore remain unverified.
The post is a short headline and summary. It does not include a link to an official text or a report with supporting detail.
Background
Algeria was a French colony until independence in 1962. Arabic and French are both widely used in the country, and French has long been taught as a foreign language in its schools. The source material does not explain how the education system currently uses French or Arabic, and it does not describe any earlier policy on French-language curricula.
Zenga News will update this report if an official statement or independent reporting confirms the decision.
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