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Algerian Boxer Imane Khelif Wins Controversial Match At Paris Olympics

Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer, wins against Italian opponent in 46 seconds at Paris Olympics amidst gender eligibility controversy.

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France reverses course to back Moroccan autonomy plan for disputed Western Sahara

In a marked departure from its historical position, France moved on Tuesday to recognise Morocco's sovereignty over the Western Sahara, dealing a blow to the the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which claims it is an independent state.

France 24

Algerian judoka disqualified before facing Israeli opponent

The Independent UK

Algerian judoka disqualified ahead of Olympic fight against Israeli opponent

The Israeli Olympic Committee said its judo team member Tohar Butbul was declared the winner of the men's 73-kilogram division bout at the Paris Games after his opponent, Algerian judoka Messaoud Dris, "removed himself from the competition". Olympic organisers said Dris failed the weigh-in for the event, which was scheduled…

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Algeria's Olympics gesture reminds France of 1961 police massacre

Amid the celebration and spectacle of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, Algeria's delegation added a sombre note: a symbolic commemoration of dozens of people killed by police as they protested against French colonial rule in October 1961.

Radio France Internationale

Algerians honor victims of colonial-era French crackdown at Paris Olympics ceremony

Algeria reminded France of a particularly dark chapter of its colonial past during the opening ceremony for the Paris Olympics

The Independent UK

Why Zinedine Zidane Should Light the Olympic Cauldron in Paris

Choosing the former French soccer star, the child of Algerian immigrants, would make a clear statement in a time of political tension in the country.

Sports Illustrated

Nations which won continental championships

After the World Cup, continental competitions offer the biggest prizes in international football. Here, a look at some of the most notable winners...

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Algerian opposition denounces 'unfair conditions' in upcoming election

Political challengers in Algeria are sounding the alarm over a presidential election scheduled for 7 September, which will see incumbent Abdelmadjid Tebboune seek a second term in office. It comes five years after he was elected in a vote widely rejected by the opposition.

Radio France Internationale

Fighting for her land: My great-aunt Kamira, the Algerian revolutionary

Kamira, a key member of the resistance fighting to end French occupation, carried intelligence to mountainous hideouts.

Al Jazeera

2 Algerian journalists arrested for publishing video showing businesswomen protesting

Algerian authorities arrested two journalists for publishing a video showing businesswomen protesting how they were treated at a government-sponsored event

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French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores colonial wounds, creative restoration

French-Algerian artist Kader Attia explores the idea of repair through creativity in a new exhibition of his recent work at the museum of modern art in Montpellier, in the south of France. His work is inspired by his memories of Algeria and his travels around the Global South.

Radio France Internationale

African displacements and the search for refuge, in life and art

Displacement takes many forms, from refugees forced into exile to returnees who find themselves strangers in what was once home. In this episode, we speak to aid workers about the very different experiences of refugees in Sudan and Mauritania, and hear from an artist who draws inspiration from his own…

The Guardian - UK

‘Whack-a-mole situation’: Algerian officials wrestle with water shortage anger

State not acting fast enough to build desalination stations to deal with dwindling rainfall and resulting drought, say critics

International Business Times

In Tijuana, Shelter For Muslim Migrants On US Doorstep

From Algeria, Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan, citizens of distant, Muslim countries wait for US asylum at a shelter in the Mexican border city of Tijuana -- more used to seeing migrants from Latin America than the Middle East.

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The Independent UK

Even when Africans want to visit Europe legally, rejection rates are high. Algeria is one example

Visa applicants from Africa who want to visit Europe's Schengen Area face far higher rejection rates than people from anywhere else in the world

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Water Shortages Spark Riots In Algerian Desert City

Learn about the recent violent riots in Tiaret, Algeria, triggered by severe water shortages and the government's efforts to address the crisis.

The Guardian - UK

Beaten and tortured: the north African children paying a bloody price for Europe’s insatiable appetite for cocaine

For serious drug gangs, thousands of children coming from Morocco and Algeria offer an unlimited pool of cheap, disposable street sellers

Al Jazeera

Israel occupying Palestine echoes France colonising Algeria: Analysts

Scholars of Algerian history rule say they see a lot of parallels with Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territory.

Space

16 best places to see the 2027 total solar eclipse

Here are the best scenic spots and ideal locations across Southern Europe, North Africa and the Middle East to see the total solar eclipse on Aug. 2, 2027.

The Independent UK

Africa’s largest country is one of world tourism’s undiscovered gems – for now

It doesn’t appear on the usual travel plans, but Tarek Amara discover a place waiting to challenge its neighbours for an influx of visitors

Evening Standard

Majorcans plan to 'storm beaches' in fresh protest against mass tourism

Around 10,000 people marched through the capital, Palma, demanding limits on the number of visitors last weekend

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