Algeria Stories

Algeria takes over UN Security Council rotational presidency from US
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 03, 2025

A strong supporter of Palestine, Algeria aims to maintain its hardline stance against Israel on the global stage, advocating for the rights of the Pal...

Algeria awaits election result with candidate alleging violations
Reuters  |  Sep 08, 2024

Analysts have said Tebboune looks all but certain to win the vote.

Morocco and Algeria set for diplomatic showdown ahead of AU elections
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 07, 2024

Algeria has fronted two candidates, a woman and a man, while Egypt has done the same. Meanwhile, Morocco and Libya have each put forward one candidate...

Algeria proposes UN action to 'stop killing in Rafah'
Reuters  |  May 29, 2024

It also cites a ruling by the International Court of Justice last week that ordered Israel to immediately halt its military assault on Rafah, in a lan...

Envoy nominee to Algiers grilled on Kenya's stance on Western Sahara conflict
Amina Wako  |  Apr 05, 2024

Despite the nominee's 27 years of service in the public sector, with 17 years spent at the foreign ministry, Kaluma faced scrutiny over his lack of pr...

Western Sahara tensions: Kenya names first ambassador to Morocco, nominates envoy to Algeria
Amina Wako  |  Mar 09, 2024

This decision reflects President Ruto’s plan to strengthen ties with “one of North Africa’s biggest players.”

Algeria's President inaugurates Africa's largest mosque
Agency  |  Feb 25, 2024

Known locally as the Djamaa El-Djazair, the modernist structure extends across 27.75 hectares (almost 70 acres), and is smaller only than the two mosq...

Mauritania President Mohamed Ghazouani elected AU chair
Amina Wako  |  Feb 17, 2024

He takes over from President Azali Assoumani of the Comoros.

Sudan Army General Abdel Fattah seeks Algerian support in resolving conflict
Amina Wako  |  Jan 29, 2024

Algeria affirmed its solidarity with Sudan, condemning the forces seeking to destabilise the nation.

Riyad Mahrez: A comprehensive profile of the Algerian football maestro
Sports Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2024

Mahrez's impact on the sport, both as a talented player and a vocal advocate for important issues, has ensured his place in the hearts of football fan...

Algerian top-flight club goalkeeper, assistant coach killed in club bus crash
Agency  |  Dec 22, 2023

It said that as a mark of respect it had decided to "suspend all footballing activities nationwide this weekend across all leagues and competitions".

Algeria suspends football in 'solidarity' with Palestinians
AFP  |  Oct 19, 2023

The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) announced on Wednesday it had suspended all matches "until further notice".

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