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Macron joins family's push to free jailed French journalist in Algeria

France is ramping up diplomatic efforts to secure the release of Christophe Gleizes, the French sports journalist handed a seven-year prison sentence in Algeria, with President Emmanuel Macron insisting he wants to see him home “as soon as possible”. Gleizes’s parents told RFI they hope to meet Macron as soon…

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Algerian court increases jail time for French journalist convicted of 'terrorism'

A court in Tizi Ouzou, in eastern Algeria, on Wednesday announced a ten-year sentence in the appeal trial of French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes, accused among other things of "glorifying terrorism". Arrested in May 2024, he has been detained since his trial in June, when he was originally sentenced to…

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Algeria World Cup 2026 squad: Vladimir Petkovic's latest selection for March friendlies

Algeria World Cup 2026 squad preparations continue with a pair of international friendlies

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Three Men Disguised As 'Shaun The Sheep' Attempted to Cross Spanish Border – The Truth Behind The Viral Rumour

A photo alleging that migrants dressed as sheep were arrested for attempting to enter Spain has gone viral. Fact-checking shows the claim is false. The men were performing a 'Shaun the Sheep' dance — not illegally migrating.

International Business Times UK

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal calls for 'reconciliation' between France, Algeria

In his first public remarks since he was released by Algeria and returned to France, Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal said Sunday that diplomatic tension between the two countries was likely the cause of his arrest, and that he had always sought “reconciliation” between the two.

Radio France Internationale

Freed Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal returns to France

Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal returned to France on Tuesday after a year in detention in Algeria, and was welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace.

Radio France Internationale

Author Boualem Sansal welcomed in France after release from Algerian prison

Boualem Sansal, a French-Algerian novelist, has returned to France after receiving a humanitarian pardon from Algeria

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French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal pardoned and to be released from prison

Eighty-one year-old, who has prostate cancer, can now be transferred from Algeria to Germany for medical treatment

The Guardian - UK

Algeria frees French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal for transfer to Germany

Algeria has pardoned French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal after a request from Germany, to where he will be transferred for medical treatment after a year in detention, it was announced Wednesday.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria is the breathtaking, crowd-free alternative to busy Morocco

As Marrakech swells with tourists, Dom Tulett finds awe-inspiring cave paintings, vast desert and delightful markets further east

The Independent UK

The long quest to uncover 'ghost graves' of Algerian Harkis interned in France

France is dotted by former camps where Harkis – Algerians who fought for the French during Algeria's war of independence – were housed with their families after France lost its colony. Held in bleak conditions, scores died and were buried in makeshift graves. For years, relatives have fought to locate…

Radio France Internationale

UN Security Council approves resolution backing Morocco's plan for Western Sahara

The UN Security Council backed Morocco's claim over Western Sahara in a resolution supported by the US, marking a significant shift in international stance.

Euronews

“What Dire Straits would sound like if Mark Knopfler grew up in the deserts of Algeria rather than the streets of Newcastle”: October 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks

Liven up your Halloween with six-string (and five-string) sorcery from Alter Bridge, Mei Semones, Whitney, Karma Sheen, Jacob Collier, Unprocessed, and many more

Guitar World

French parliament approves far-right motion opposing 1968 Franco-Algerian accord

France’s National Assembly has for the first time voted a motion pushed by the far-right National Rally urging the repeal of a 1968 agreement which grants Algerian citizens special residency and immigration rights.

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WEEKEND: The long quest to uncover 'ghost graves' of Algerian Harkis interned in France

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Will Washington succeed in mending the Western Sahara rift?

The Western Sahara dispute, rooted in a 50-year conflict, presents major obstacles to US envoy Steve Witkoff's 60-day peace proposal for Morocco and Algeria, say analysts.

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When and what is the FIFA Arab Cup?

The second edition of the FIFA tournament will take place later this year

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Algerian woman gets life sentence without parole for murdering French schoolgirl

A French court has sentenced an Algerian woman to life imprisonment without parole for raping, torturing and murdering a schoolgirl in Paris, making her the first woman to receive this maximum sentence.

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France Tries Algerian Woman For Rape And Murder Of 12-year-old Girl

An Algerian woman apologised for her "horrible" actions Friday as she went on trial accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in Paris, in a case that sparked horror in France and was seized by the far right.

Radio France Internationale

France should overhaul costly 1968 Algerian migration deal, say Macron allies

A 1968 migration agreement that allows Algerians to easily obtain French residency should be completely rethought, according to a report by MPs from President Emmanuel Macron’s party.

The Independent UK

Former West Ham player Said Benrahma fined after his XL bully dogs attack golden retriever

Algeria winger Said Benrahma has been fined $16,000 for owning dangerous dogs that attacked a golden retriever in 2023 when he played for West Ham

Radio France Internationale

Zidane's son describes pride of playing for Algeria in quest for 2026 World Cup

Luca Zidane, the son of France football legend Zinedine Zidane, spoke of his pride after he was selected for the Algeria squad for 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda.

Radio France Internationale

DZ Fest brings Algerian culture centre stage in the UK

With more than two million Algerians and people of Algerian heritage living in France – the country’s former colonial power in North Africa – a smaller community of roughly 35,000 has made its home in the United Kingdom. In 2022, Rachida Lamri founded the DZ Fest, a cultural festival designed…

The Independent UK

Mahmoud Khalil blasts ‘fascist tactics’ after immigration judge orders Columbia graduate deported to Algeria or Syria

Prominent activist against Israel’s war in Gaza continues to challenge Trump administration’s attempts to deport him after he secured his release from ICE detention

Al Jazeera

US judge orders deportation of activist Mahmoud Khalil to Syria, Algeria

US immigration judge said prominent pro-Palestine activist withheld information on green card application.

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