Oran to Host African Skills Olympics in November 2026

The Minister of Vocational Training and Education has announced that Oran will host the African Skills Olympics from November 16 to 19, 2026, under the high patronage of the President of the Republic. The competition will feature 600 participants from 18 African nations, competing in 45 professional trades, with over 40,000 visitors expected. In addition, an African Skills Policy Forum will take place on November 17-18 in partnership with the African Union. Attended by over 30 ministers, the forum will focus on modernizing vocational training systems and addressing future labor market needs, such as artificial intelligence and renewable energy, with the ultimate goal of drafting the "Oran Framework" for regional cooperation.