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 The country exported over $30,5 million worth of hydrogen to Israel, according to the Observatory of Economic Complexity, despite its strong anti-Israel stance
Africa Algeria The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, Mary Lawlor, criticised Algeria, which she said continues to "restrict and harass human rights defenders for their peaceful activities"
Africa Algeria The authorities ordered the closure for six months of Frantz-Fanon Editions, a publishing house located in Boumerdès, known for its progressive commitment and symbolic reference to the famous psychiatrist and anti-colonialist militant Frantz Fanon
Africa Algeria New figures from NGO Alarme Phone Sahara show that Algerian authorities deported no fewer than 31.404 migrants to Niger in 2024; the report condemns the 'fatal' and 'violent' approach used against migrants, including women and minors