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- Sep 24, 2026, 09:18 PMChristian sources say Algerian authorities have recently approached religious leaders outside the existing Protestant organisation as part of an effort to establish a new Christian association. According to those sources, the proposed organisation could potentially replace the country's existing Protestant body.
The sources allege that representatives have contacted several Christian congregations about joining the proposed association. Churches in areas including Béjaïa, Tizi Ouzou and Bouira were reportedly among those approached as discussions about the new organisation continued.
According to the same sources, some Christian communities believe the initiative could create an opportunity for churches that have previously been closed to reopen. However, any reopening would reportedly take place under conditions established by the Algerian government.
The available source material does not include a response from Algerian authorities regarding the allegations. As a result, the claims concerning the government's intentions and the proposed association could not be independently established from the information provided.
Open Doors estimates that Algeria has approximately 150,000 Christians, representing around 0.3 percent of the country's population. The organisation estimates that about 8,000 of them are Catholics, while other Christian communities include Methodists, Anglicans and Mennonites.
Some members of these Christian denominations are foreign residents living in Algeria. The country's Christian population therefore includes both Algerian citizens and members of international communities residing in the North African nation.
Open Doors ranked Algeria 20th in its 2026 World Watch List, which identifies 50 countries where the organisation says Christians experience the most severe persecution. The ranking reflects Open Doors' assessment and should be understood in that context.
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The sources allege that representatives have contacted several Christian congregations about joining the proposed association. Churches in areas including Béjaïa, Tizi Ouzou and Bouira were reportedly among those approached as discussions about the new organisation continued.
According to the same sources, some Christian communities believe the initiative could create an opportunity for churches that have previously been closed to reopen. However, any reopening would reportedly take place under conditions established by the Algerian government.
The available source material does not include a response from Algerian authorities regarding the allegations. As a result, the claims concerning the government's intentions and the proposed association could not be independently established from the information provided.
Open Doors estimates that Algeria has approximately 150,000 Christians, representing around 0.3 percent of the country's population. The organisation estimates that about 8,000 of them are Catholics, while other Christian communities include Methodists, Anglicans and Mennonites.
Some members of these Christian denominations are foreign residents living in Algeria. The country's Christian population therefore includes both Algerian citizens and members of international communities residing in the North African nation.
Open Doors ranked Algeria 20th in its 2026 World Watch List, which identifies 50 countries where the organisation says Christians experience the most severe persecution. The ranking reflects Open Doors' assessment and should be understood in that context.
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