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Fouzi Lekjaa extends a hand to Algerian fans
Political tension between Morocco and Algeria has been high in recent years due to political disagreements on very important issues such as sovereignty over Western Sahara, a territory claimed by the Moroccan kingdom. This political tension has...

UAE leaders congratulate Algerian President on Independence Day
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar...

Europe court says athlete Semenya's trial wasn't fair in gender testing case
STRASBOURG: A top European court on Thursday (Jul 10) said a Swiss court did not give double Olympic champion Caster Semenya a fair trial in a much-awaited appeals ruling over contested gender testing. The European Court of Human Rights' decision...

Europe court says S.African athlete's trial wasn't fair in gender testing case
A top European court Thursday said a Swiss court did not give double Olympic champion Caster Semenya a fair trial in a much-awaited appeals ruling over contested gender testing. The European Court of Human Rights' decision comes after a row...

Namibian swimmers shine at Region 5 Games
President of the Namibia Swimming Federation, Riaan Steyn, has praised the outstanding performance of Namibian swimmers at the 2024 Region 5 Games, saying the athletes exceeded expectations in both results and competitiveness. “The swimmers were...

Algerian Star Youcef Belaïli Arrested at Paris Airport
Wed 02 Jul 2025 | 07:57 PM Algerian international Youcef Belaïli, currently playing for Espérance Sportive de Tunis, was arrested at Charles de Gaulle Airport following a seatbelt refusal incident on a flight from New York to Paris. Social media...

Algerian court upholds five-year jail term for writer Boualem Sansal
An Algerian court upheld on Tuesday a five-year prison sentence being served by French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal for undermining national unity, Ennahar TV said, prompting a call for clemency by France. Sansal, 80, had been living in France...

Prime Minister congratulates his Algerian counterpart
Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to HE Nadir Larbaoui Prime Minister of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, on the occasion...

Royal greetings sent to Algerian leaders
His Majesty King Hamad sent a cable of congratulations to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on his country’s Independence Day. The King also sent a cable of congratulations to Cabo Verde President José Maria Neves on his country’s...

Trump slaps 30% tariff on Algeria amid trade crackdown on seven other countries
US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on eight countries, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Brunei, Iraq, Libya, Moldova, and the Philippines, via Truth Social on Wednesday. These tariffs, replacing a 10% baseline rate set during a 90-day...

Franco-Algerian Tensions : French MP’s Visit Sparks Controversy
The recent visit of French MP Sébastien Delogu to Algeria, from June 26 to 30, 2025, continues to stir a major political storm in France. At the heart of the controversy: critical remarks abroad The uproar stems from a series of critical comments...

"A world title shot isn't too far" - Shadow says shot at gold could arrive in ‘two or three more fights’
Rising star Shadow Singha Mawynn is happy with the way things are panning out for him in his professional career. He believes he is on track of a world title shot in the not-so-distant future. The 25-year-old Bangkok-based fighter is among the...
World civilizations forum: Reflecting on humanity's future in AI era
Branko Balon, professor of Computer Science at ALGEBRA University in Croatia, shares his insights at the panel "Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Human Civilizations" during the 11th Nishan Forum on World Civilizations in Qufu, east...

Algerian Minister of Mujahideen reaffirms right to self-determination for Sahrawi and Palestinian peoples
Algiers, July 1, 2025 (SPS) – The Algerian Minister of Mujahideen (Veterans) and Rights Holders, Mr. Laid Rebika, has underscored the right of both the Sahrawi and Palestinian peoples to freedom and independence. This statement came during his...

Algerian court upholds Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal’s 5-year prison sentence
By David Mouriquand & AP Published on 01/07/2025 - 13:20 GMT+2 A court in Algeria has upheld Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal's five-year prison sentence in a case that has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria and...

"I expect fireworks" - Mohamed Younes Rabah promises action-packed clash vs Shadow at ONE Fight Night 33
Rising Algerian Muay Thai star Mohamed Younes Rabah is all set for his return to action this week. He anticipates an explosive match that he expects going in his favor. 'The Eagle' will feature in a featherweight Muay Thai clash against Shadow...

"He is not the strongest fighter I've faced” - Mohamed Younes Rabah unfazed by Shadow’s reputation
French-Algerian striker Mohamed Younes Rabah knows he is up against a tough cookie this week in Shadow Singha Mawynn. He, however, is unfazed by the rising Thai star's growing reputation. 'The Eagle' will battle the Singha Mawynn Gym...

Algerian appeals court upholds five-year sentence for Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal
An Algerian appeals court on Tuesday upheld a five-year prison sentence against Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal, convicted of “undermining national unity,” a charge stemming from controversial remarks he made in a French media interview last...

Algerian Court Upholds Sansal’s Five-Year Prison Sentence
Rabat –An Algerian court upheld today the five-year prison sentence against historian and novelist Boualem Sansal.This comes as Sansal has lost an appeal to be released on compassionate grounds. Police arrested Sansal in November 2024, after he...

Algerian court upholds writer's 5-year sentence in a case that's strained ties with France
ALGIERS, Algeria — A court in Algeria on Tuesday upheld French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal's five-year prison sentence in a case that has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria and pushed tensions with France to the brink. The...