ALGIERS - The University of Algiers 3 "Ibrahim Sultan Cheibout" and Algeria Press Service announced in a joint statement on Sunday the launch of a new academic Master's degree dedicated to higher education and scientific research in the field of "News Agency Journalism," ahead of the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.

The launch of this academic specialty, a first in Algeria, is part of the cooperation and exchange agreement signed in November 2024 by the Rector of the University of Algiers 3, Khaled Rouaski, and the Director General of Algeria Press Service, Samir Gaid, particularly the aspect related to strengthening communication between the academic sector and national institutions, and providing them with scientific and technical expertise to support their development requirements and modernization plans.

The statement added that this new academic milestone aligns with APS's qualitative transformation toward a comprehensive media model and its expanding regional and international reach.

It also mirrors the growing dynamism of the Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences at the University of Algiers 3, a leading national academic hub in the field.

Tailored for news agency journalism, this academic specialty is internationally unique and highly sought after across the continent. It holds particular significance within the framework of cooperation and solidarity efforts with news agencies from sisterly African countries.

According to the statement, this step also underscores the higher education and scientific research sector's deep commitment to actively aligning with and supporting the evolving demands of the national socio-economic sector.