Africa Algeria Al Salam Bank announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Al Salam Bank Algeria (ASBA), increasing it from 37,43% to 53,13%, following the purchase of shares from several shareholders
Africa Algeria Construction works of the railway line connecting Tindouf and the Gara Djebilet iron ore deposit have been completed as scheduled; the 135km stretch is part of a 950km mega mining railway connecting the southwest to the north of the country
Africa Algeria Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, women’s welterweight gold at Paris Olympics and focus of a gender-eligibility row, must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in futureevents, World Boxing announced as it introduced mandatory sex testing
Africa Algeria Algeria is reportedly being targeted by a hate and aggressive campaign led by “orphans of the word, sell-out journalists serving their country’s enemies,” according to an article published on the website Patriotic Algeriaa
Africa Algeria Relation with Russia is deteriorating after decades of military cooperation since the cold war; Russia's influence in the Sahel has caused tensions, forcing Algeria to rethink its defence strategy, its alliance policy and its dependence on Moscow for arms