Africa Algeria The discipline of boxing is becoming increasingly popular, especially among young women, inspired by gold medallist Imane Khelif; cities are wallpapered with pictures of the boxer, shown as a national pride and example
Africa Algeria Polls closed on Saturday for elections that will decide whether to grant another term to army-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, five years after pro-democracy protests prompted the military to oust the previous president
Africa Algeria The country is facing a major challenge regarding the supply of drinking water and is introducing innovative solutions to ensure access to drinking water for the population, including a mega seawater desalination plant in Cap Blanc
Africa Algeria French prosecutors opened an investigation into an online harassment complaint filed by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif after a barrage of criticism and false claims about her sex during the Olympics
Africa Algeria Algerian Kaylia Nemour won gold in the women's asymmetric parallel bars final at Paris 2024, becoming the first African to win an Olympic medal in artistic gymnastics
Africa Algeria The country strongly condemned the French government for its decision to recognise plans for autonomy in Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty
Africa Algeria Abdelmajid Tebboune, 78, is a candidate for his own succession in presidential elections of 7 September next year; he said 'if the people want to vote for me, fine, if not, I will have completed my mission and whoever succeeds me will be welcome'
Africa Algeria Algeria signed with Italy a 420 million euro agreement to increase wheat production and strengthen food security in Africa's largest nation
Africa Algeria A new airbase for fire and rescue aircraft has been inaugurated in the western Algerian province of Mostaganem, designed to strengthen firefighting and medical evacuation operations with landing, refuelling and maintenance facilities
Africa Algeria Several forest fires have been recorded over the last few days in various regions of the north: a serious alarm for Algeria, which has been experiencing devastating fires since 2021, with numerous fatalities and extensive material damage
Africa Algeria Already an important supplier of natural gas to southern Europe, Algeria is now important for countries such as Croatia and Slovenia, which are seeking to diversify their energy sources and reduce dependence on Russia
Africa Algeria A draft UN Security Council resolution to 'stop the killing' in Gaza's southern city of Rafah has been proposed by Algeria calling for a halt to the military offensive and any other action
Africa Algeria The country will produce 3,7 million cubic metres per day of desalinated water by the end of 2024, covering 42% of the needs of the population, estimated at 47 million, said the CEO of the Algerian Energy Company