Algeria: Honoring Pluralism for a Stronger Nation

Algerian identity cannot be reduced to a singular narrative. It is the result of a long and complex historical journey shaped by diverse influences: Berber (Amazigh), Arab, African, Mediterranean, Andalusian, Ottoman, and French; that have each...

WAFCON 2024: Black Queens return to training to prepare for quarter-final clash against Algeria

The Black Queens of Ghana have commenced preparations for their quarter-final encounter against Algeria at the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The women’s national team of the West African country booked their place in the last...

Uganda Cranes gear up for CHAN opener against Algeria

Uganda Cranes gear up for CHAN opener against Algeria Uganda Cranes have now been in residential training for close to a week as preparations for the upcoming CHAN championships kick into gear. Uganda opens against Algeria on August 2nd, and SC...

Five ministries get new Permanent Secretaries as envoys to Algeria, Singapore are named

Holding of the 4th session of the Joint Cooperation Commission between Algeria and Zimbabwe

Black Queens To Battle Algeria In WAFCON Quarterfinals

Black Queens players GHANA’S SENIOR women’s national team, the Black Queens, have booked a place in the quarterfinals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) and are set to face Algeria in a crucial knockout tie. The Queens sealed...

#FreeGleizes: nearly 100 public figures call for the release of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, unjustly sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria

Liberating the sports journalist Sentenced to seven years in prison on completely unfounded charges of “glorifying terrorism” and “possessing publications for propaganda purposes harmful to national interests,” sports specialist and avid football...

Algeria buys about 1mln T wheat in tender, traders say

HAMBURG/PARIS: Algerian state grains agency OAIC has bought about 1 million metric tons of milling wheat in an international tender which closed on Tuesday, European traders said. Several estimates of the purchase late on Tuesday evening were...

South Africa: Minister Blade Nzimande Undertakes Extensive Science, Technology And Innovation Visit To Tunisia And Algeria

(MENAFN- APO Group) The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande, will lead a high-level South African delegation on an extensive science, technology and innovation visit to the Republic of Tunisia and the People's...

Nigeria to participate in inaugural African School Games in Algeria

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s participation in the Maiden African School Games, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algeria. Organised by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa...

2024 Women’s AFCON: Ghana drawn against Algeria in Quarterfinals; to play Morocco or Mali in semis

Ghana’s Black Queens are riding on a high wave after progressing to the quarterfinals of the CAF Women’s AFCON for the first time since 2016. The Black Queens beat Tanzania 4-1 to finish second in Group C behind defending champions South Africa in...

Can Algerian Investment Keep Track With Gas Demand?

Algeria has secured much-needed foreign investment to its maturing gas acreage, but the clock is still ticking on its future as a key oil and gas exporter. Unless it can boost its gas production significantly over the next 10 years, the risk of an...

WAFCON 2024: Ghana Faces Algeria July 19

The Black Queens of Ghana will face Algeria in the quarter-finals of the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Ghana secured their spot in the knockout stage by finishing second in Group C. Their tournament journey began with a 2-0...

Murder of Algerian nurse in Germany sparks outcry, demands for justice

The fatal stabbing of 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee Rahma Ayad in Hanover has ignited protests and diplomatic pressure amid rising hate crimes and Islamophobia in Germany. The murder of Rahma Ayad, a 26-year-old Algerian nursing trainee,...

Nigeria to participate in maiden African School Games in Algeria – NSC

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s participation in the Maiden African School Games, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algeria. The landmark Championship, organized by the Association of National...

How France conducted 17 nuclear tests in Algeria which resulted to the death of 42,000 Algerians after they were exposed to the nuclear bomb

France conducted 17 nuclear tests in Algeria’s Sahara Desert between 1960 and 1966, at Reggane and In Ekker, including four atmospheric and 13 underground tests. The first test, “Gerboise Bleue,” on February 13, 1960, had a yield of 60–70...

Mokwena v Ramovic rivalry may reignite in Algeria

The rivalry between two former PSL coaches Rulani Mokwena and Sead Ramovic could be reignited in Algeria in the 2025/26 season. This is after Mokwena joined reigning Algerian Ligue1 champions, MC Alger, on Monday. Ramovic is already coaching CR...

Rulani Mokwena joins former Orlando Pirates coach in Algeria

Rulani Mokwena was named coach of Algerian champions Mouloudia Alger on Monday, ending weeks of speculation as to where the 38-year-old would work in the 2025/26 season. His move to Algiers follows one season with Moroccan outfit Wydad Casablanca....

Super Falcons Honour Late President Buhari As Algeria Force Draw In WAFCON

Naija News reports that Buhari died at age 82 in a London hospital hours before the Super Falcons took on Algeria in their final group game at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). With emotions still raw, the Super Falcons paid tribute to...

Where Will Pope Leo Go First? Clues Point to Algeria, Turkey — and the US

ANALYSIS: Given Pope Leo’s relative youth, the possibilities for travel abound. On July 11, Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Michel Guillaud as bishop of the Diocese of Constantine in Algeria. The appointment drew little attention, in part because...