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Watan<\/strong><\/em>-The statement made by Algeria\u2019s Minister of Communication (Information), Mohamed Meziane, has sparked widespread controversy in media circles and on social media after he claimed that more than 9,000 journalists around the world are working to distort Algeria\u2019s image. He emphasized that national media, particularly public television, must reclaim its role in countering these campaigns.<\/p>\n

The minister\u2019s remarks, made during a lecture at the University of Algiers 3 on \u201cThe Role of Developmental Media,\u201d triggered a wave of reactions ranging from sharp criticism to cautious support. Others argued that the real problem does not lie with foreign journalists but rather with the performance of Algerian media itself.<\/p>\n

Algeria’s Media Struggles: Fact or Failure?<\/h3>\n

Many questioned the number cited by the minister, wondering about its source and accuracy. Some contended that the real issue is not “media attacks” but rather the weakness of the national media in presenting a cohesive image of Algeria.<\/p>\n

Journalist Mohamed Iwanougan commented: \u201cWhen the Minister of Communication claims that 9,000 journalists worldwide are working to tarnish Algeria\u2019s image, this does not mean that Algeria is right and the world is wrong. It simply means that Algeria has failed to change the stereotypical image of itself.\u201d He added that Algeria, once known as the “Mecca of revolutionaries,” is now associated with a negative image, and not enough effort is being made to change this reality.<\/p>\n

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Algerian Media Debate: Internal Weakness or External Attacks?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Similarly, journalist Najeeb Belhimer sarcastically criticized the minister\u2019s remarks, suggesting that his statement itself could be more damaging to Algeria\u2019s image than any external media campaign. He wrote in a post: \u201cThe Minister of Communication\u2019s claim that 9,000 journalists worldwide are working to tarnish Algeria\u2019s image might actually contribute more to distorting Algeria\u2019s image than anything those 9,000 journalists\u2014if they even exist\u2014could do.\u201d Belhimer also criticized the minister\u2019s proposal that public television should be responsible for responding to these alleged attacks, calling it \u201cthe height of underestimating people\u2019s intelligence.\u201d<\/p>\n

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On the other hand, some took the minister\u2019s remarks seriously, highlighting the internal challenges facing Algerian journalism. Journalist Malak Bouthina acknowledged that media campaigns against Algeria exist but argued that the real issue is that Algerian media has failed to take the initiative in defending the country\u2019s image. She said: \u201cYes, there are those who seek to distort Algeria\u2019s image, but we are the ones who left the field open for others to define us.<\/p>\n

We haven\u2019t written enough about our history, promoted our culture, or given our intellectuals a platform to speak.\u201d She added that Algerian media operates in a state of \u201creaction\u201d rather than proactively shaping its narrative, explaining: \u201cWe remain dormant, and when a blow comes, we wake up in panic and start defending ourselves\u2014this in itself is a bad image of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

From a different perspective, former military officer and university professor Ahmed Azeemi argued that the real distortion of Algeria\u2019s image did not come from foreign journalists but from within the country itself, recalling the years of corruption under the previous regime. He stated: \u201cI am convinced that the biggest contributors to tarnishing Algeria\u2019s image were the ‘gang’ and its paralyzed leader (a reference to the late President Abdelaziz Bouteflika).<\/p>\n

For many years, we cried out with all our might, saying that things had reached the level of high treason, only to be accused of being traitors ourselves!\u201d He added that Algeria now needs to move beyond the legacy of the past 20 years and work towards building a state based on justice and competence, as strong and cohesive societies are not easily influenced by external forces.<\/p>\n

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Algeria\u2019s Image Crisis: Media Performance or Government Responsibility?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Meanwhile, journalist Ahmida Al-Ayashi raised questions about why Algeria\u2019s image has deteriorated in international media, suggesting that the issue is not about the number of foreign journalists but rather the performance of Algerian institutions. In a post, he wrote: \u201cThe real question is not about 9,000 journalists working against us, but rather: What have we done to develop a professional, strong, diverse, and multi-faceted press? How did we reach this dire state of misery?\u201d<\/p>\n

Al-Ayashi also criticized the minister\u2019s focus on supporting only state television and the Algerian news agency, asking: \u201cIs private media not Algerian?\u201d He further called for holding Algeria\u2019s diplomatic corps accountable for its role in shaping the country\u2019s image abroad, arguing that the money spent on embassies and cultural centers should have a greater impact in improving Algeria\u2019s international reputation.<\/p>\n

According to observers, this debate reflects deep divisions in opinions regarding the state of Algerian media and its role in defending the country\u2019s image. It highlights the contrast between a propaganda-driven approach to shaping Algeria\u2019s image and an openness to press freedoms, which could ultimately provide the country with a more positive global reputation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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