Riyad Mahrez happy to see Man City shake off FA Cup semi-final hoodoo The Algeria international became the first man to hit three in an FA Cup semi-final since 1958. The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
Riyad Mahrez treble cuts down Blades and takes Manchester City to FA Cup final Manchester City 3-0 Sheffield United: The Algerian scored all the goals in a dominant Wembley win The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023
US transfers Guantanamo detainee to Algeria The U.S. has transferred Guantanamo detainee Said bin Brahim bin Umran Bakush back to his home country of Algeria citing that his continued detention was no longer necessary, the Department of Defense announced Thursday The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023
'The Last Queen': Algeria's revolutionary first costume drama It has all the ingredients of a typical historical epic: a glamorous queen, two warrior suitors and a tragic end. But as film critic Ben Croll explains, "The Last Queen" is a revolution for Algerian cinema. It's the country's first-ever costume drama, and directors Adila Bendimerad and Damien Ounouri spent… France 24 · Apr 19, 2023
Algerian President’s Visit to Paris Postponed A visit by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to Paris was postponed, French newspaper Le Figaro cited sources as saying. According to information reported by the newspaper, the symbolic trip of the Algerian president, which was to take place on May 2- 3, has been postponed by mutual agreement without new… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 19, 2023
Syria's FM to Algeria, Tunisia to revive diplomatic ties Syria’s chief diplomat is on a visit to Algeria and Tunisia as part of efforts to revive diplomatic relationships in the Arab world The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2023
Syrian FM to Visit Tunis on Monday Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will arrive in Tunisia on Monday on an official visit on the invitation from his Tunisian counterpart, Tunisia's foreign ministry said on its official Facebook account on Sunday. Mekdad's visit reinforces Damascus' openness to the Arab world after it was isolated for more than a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2023
Syrian Foreign Minister to Visit Algeria Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will arrive in Algeria on Saturday, Algerian state radio reported late on Friday, a visit that reinforces Damascus' openness to the Arab world after it was isolated for more than a decade. The Algerian foreign minister, Ahmed Ataf, will receive the visiting minister, state radio… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 15, 2023
Syrian foreign minister to visit Algeria Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad will arrive in Algeria on Saturday, Algerian state radio reported late on Friday, a visit that reinforces Damascus' openness to the Arab world after it was isolated for more than a decade. Reuters · Apr 15, 2023
Algeria parliament approves law tightening control over the media Reporters Without Borders criticises the legislation saying it has ‘negative chapters’ affecting press freedom. Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2023
Algerian parliament approves a new law that tightens control over the media The Algerian parliament approved on Thursday a new media law that tightens control over the work of journalists and imposes new restrictions. Reuters · Apr 13, 2023
Algeria law ‘controlling media’ close to passing Parliament’s lower house has already approved the bill, which will force journalists to reveal their sources. Al Jazeera · Apr 12, 2023
Algeria Sentences Journalist to 5 Years in Prison on Charges of Receiving Foreign Funds A court in Algeria on Sunday sentenced Ihsane El-Kadi, a prominent journalist in the country, to five years in prison, accusing him of receiving foreign funds with an aim to threaten state security. In addition, the court ruled that Interface Media, which operates Maghreb Emergent and Webradio, be dissolved and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023
Algerian court sentences prominent journalist to 5 years A court in Algiers sentenced a prominent journalist to five years in prison with two years suspended on Sunday The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2023 Saudi Arabia, Russia, Gulf, Arab Countries Announce Voluntary Oil Output Cuts Saudi Arabia and other OPEC+ oil producers on Sunday announced voluntary cuts to their production, with Riyadh saying it would cut output by 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) from May until the end of 2023, state media reported. Russia's deputy prime minister also said Moscow would extend a voluntary cut…
Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2023 Algerian journalist Ihsane El Kadi sentenced to five years El Kadi has to serve three years of his sentence in prison. His media company has been shuttered and heavily fined.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 31, 2023 Popular Pressure for Holding Tarawih Prayers at Great Mosque of Algiers After significant pressure, particularly on social media, it is likely that the Algerian government will lift its “ban” on the Djamaa el Djazair mosque, also known as the Great Mosque of Algiers, allowing for the Tarawih and Friday prayers to be held there, starting from the last ten days of…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 30, 2023 Algeria, France Postpone Negotiations Over Gas Algerian Minister of Energy and Mines Mohamed Arkab has met with the CEO of the French energy group (Engie), Catherine MacGregor, who visited Algiers on Tuesday and Wednesday. The meeting addressed the current state of the international natural gas market and commercial opportunities and prospects for investment in exporting electricity…
Irish Mirror · Mar 29, 2023 Six-time Paralympic gold medallist Jason Smyth calls time on his monumental career Smyth saved the best until last, winning the 100m in Tokyo against Algeria’s Skander Djamil Athmani, the fastest qualifier for the final, by .01 of a second
The Times of India · Mar 27, 2023 Women's World Boxing Championships: Algerian boxer Imane disqualified ahead of final bout Taiwan's Lin too loses bronze medal
Bangkok Post · Mar 26, 2023 Janjaem makes final after Algerian boxer disqualified NEW DELHI: Thailand's Janjaem Suwannapheng will contest the gold medal bout at the women's world championships in New Delhi after Algeria's Imane Khelif was disqualified hours after she failed to meet the eligibility criteria, the International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Sunday.
Reuters · Mar 24, 2023 Algerian ambassador to return to France in coming days -Elysee Algeria's ambassador to France will return to Paris in the coming days, French President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee office said on Friday, in a move signalling a recovery in relations a month after a diplomatic spat.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 24, 2023 Algerian Ambassador to Return to France in Coming Days, Says Elysee Algeria's ambassador to France will return to Paris in the coming days, French President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee office said on Friday, in a move signaling a recovery in relations a month after a diplomatic spat. The Elysee palace said that during a telephone conversation, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune had told…
Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2023 Algerian president says Morocco ties reach ‘point of no return’ The North African neighbours have been locked in a bitter rivalry over the disputed territory of Western Sahara.
Reuters · Mar 21, 2023 Algerian president says Morocco ties have reached 'point of no return' Algeria's relations with Morocco have reached the point of no return, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune told Al Jazeera on Tuesday.