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France 24The visit follows a diplomatic dispute that began when Madrid shifted its position on Western Sahara in 2022. Algeria had suspended a friendship treaty over the change. Officials from both countries have since moved to restore relations.
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune completed his first official visit to Germany since 2019. The two-day trip produced a joint pledge with Chancellor Friedrich Merz to deepen cooperation on natural gas, renewables and a future hydrogen corridor.
YonhapThe two countries will allow up to four weekly passenger and cargo flights. A 2005 air services agreement had never produced direct routes because traffic rights were never negotiated.
A fire broke out overnight at an orphanage in the Mohammadia district of Algiers province. Algerian authorities reported 11 deaths and 19 injuries, with ten of the wounded suffering burns.
nbcnews.comMore than 130 fires burned across Algeria on July 15, killing at least one person and devastating farms and livestock. France 24 reported extreme heat and drought fueled the blazes, which struck Bejaia province particularly hard.
winnipegfreepress.comMali and Algeria reached an agreement to reopen airspace to civilian and military aircraft and to return ambassadors to their posts. The pact ends a year of strained relations between the two North African countries.
Los Angeles TimesPortugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in a Round of 32 match after a stoppage-time goal and a disallowed equalizer. Spain beat Austria 3-0 and Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 on the same day.
news.sky.comSpain and Portugal each play their final group-stage matches on Thursday. Algeria also competes in a bid to finish its campaign with a win.
Nearly 25 million registered voters are choosing 407 lower-house deputies on Thursday. The vote occurs amid cost-of-living pressures and a national football match scheduled for Friday.
thewire.inThe Financial Action Task Force delisted Algeria after it completed an action plan addressing supervision and sanctions gaps. Algeria had been added to the list in October 2024. Atlantic Council reported the decision followed reforms including new laws and a beneficial ownership…
france24.comThe National Anti-Terrorism Prosecutor's Office asked a judge on June 11 to free Smaïl R., an Algerian consulate officer detained since April 2025. The request follows the April 2024 kidnapping of Amir Boukhors in France and earlier mutual expulsions of diplomats.
Usa TodayIran thanked Mexico on Instagram after its elimination from the 2026 Men's World Cup. The team had relocated its base camp to Tijuana due to U.S. restrictions and received support from Mexican fans at matches in Los Angeles.
CBS SportsAustria and Algeria played to a 3-3 draw on June 27 in Kansas City that sent both sides into the knockout stage. Argentina topped Group J while Iran finished last and exited the tournament.
dohanews.coThe United States, Qatar, Algeria, and Nigeria told EU energy ministers that methane-emission tracking rules make compliance impossible for many suppliers. The four countries said the rules will cut available LNG volumes and raise prices for European buyers.
dohanews.coThe United States, Qatar, Algeria, and Nigeria told the European Union that its methane regulation lacks a workable compliance path for LNG exporters. Officials said the rules could block new contracts and raise prices ahead of an EU energy ministers meeting.
Lionel Messi tops the scoring chart with five goals after matches against Algeria and Austria. Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice against Uzbekistan to join the top group.
Abc NewsA stampede at a gathering of World Cup fans in central Amman early Tuesday left one person dead and eight others injured. Thousands had gathered at Hashemite Plaza to watch Jordan play Algeria on giant screens.
worldsoccertalk.comAlgeria scored twice in the second half to beat Jordan 2-1 on 23 June 2026 in San Francisco. The result eliminated Jordan after its first World Cup appearance and kept Algeria in contention in Group J.
Al JazeeraAlgeria scored twice in the second half to beat Jordan 2-1 on June 23 2026. The result leaves Algeria level with Austria on three points in Group J after Argentina's earlier win.
fantasyfootballscout.co.ukArgentina defeated Austria 2-0, France beat Iraq 3-0, and Norway edged Senegal 3-2 on June 22. A fourth match between Jordan and Algeria was scheduled later that day in Santa Clara, California.
Usa TodayLuca Zidane started in goal for Algeria against Jordan on June 22. The 28-year-old switched allegiance from France last year.
France 24Work on the Algerian portion of the 4,128-kilometre pipeline resumed in early June after a two-decade delay. The project aims to carry Nigerian gas through Niger and Algeria for export to Europe.
bbc.co.ukThe Algerian football federation lodged a formal complaint with FIFA citing refereeing decisions in its opening match against Argentina, including a tackle by Lionel Messi.
ESPNOfficials examined a first-half tackle by Lionel Messi during Argentina's match against Algeria. A separate review addressed a challenge involving Kylian Mbappé in France's game against Senegal.
Lionel Messi scored three goals in a 3-0 Group J win over Algeria on June 16, tying Miroslav Klose's all-time mark of 16 World Cup goals and becoming the oldest player to record a hat trick at the tournament.
ESPNFour group-stage matches took place on June 16, 2026, featuring France versus Senegal in New Jersey, Norway versus Iraq in Boston, Argentina versus Algeria in Kansas City, and Jordan versus Austria.
Le MondeSylvie and Francis Godard appeared at MetLife Stadium on June 15 to draw attention to their son's seven-year sentence in Algeria. FIFA issued symbolic accreditation for the imprisoned reporter.
ESPNArgentina meets Algeria on Tuesday at 8 p.m. local time in Kansas City Stadium in the opening match of Group J. The top two teams from the group advance along with the eight best third-placed sides from the 12 groups.
csmonitor.comA seven-year-old aquaculture project in Tindouf province raises 48,000 tilapia to provide seafood for more than 170,000 Sahrawis living in exile.
England and Argentina will base their teams in Kansas City for the 48-team tournament. The city is also hosting the Netherlands and Algeria after Chicago withdrew its host bid.
France 24FIFA accredited French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes to cover the 2026 World Cup despite his seven-year Algerian prison sentence. An empty seat marked his absence at Gianni Infantino’s pre-tournament press conference.
rigzone.comAlgeria launched a bidding round for seven onshore oil and gas blocks containing an estimated 2.1 billion barrels of oil and 66.5 billion cubic meters of gas. Bids are due in November. The blocks are located in basins near Libya and Tunisia.
Lionel Messi missed Argentina’s final World Cup warm-up as he manages left-hamstring fatigue. Argentina defeated Honduras 2-0 on June 6 and next faces Iceland before opening against Algeria on June 16.
Le MondeThe Court of Cassation rejected prosecutors' bid for a harsher sentence and accepted Christophe Gleizes' withdrawal of his own appeal, leaving any release decision to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.
Al JazeeraLionel Messi worked on specific exercises during Argentina’s first pretournament session while recovering from left hamstring fatigue. The defending champions open against Algeria on June 16.
France 24France's justice minister is in Algeria for talks on judicial cooperation and the case of a detained French journalist. The visit follows a period of strained relations between the two countries.
EuronewsThe U.S. State Department will exempt supporters from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who bought official FIFA tickets from paying bonds of up to $15,000. The waiver comes after the requirement was imposed last year on travelers from about 50 countries with…
Washington ExaminerThe State Department announced Wednesday it is waiving bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 for citizens of Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal and Tunisia who purchased FIFA World Cup tickets by April 15 and opted into the priority scheduling system. The move follows months of discu…
Al JazeeraFrench President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a $27 billion investment package for Africa while speaking at the Africa Forward summit in Kenya. He urged a 'fundamental reset' in relations between Europe and Africa, describing it as a 'partnership of equals.' Macron also reflected on…
pakistantoday.com.pkA woman convicted in 2020 of distributing extremist material and jailed for two years has been allowed to remain in the UK after an immigration court ruled she faced a severe risk of torture if returned to Algeria. The Upper Tribunal dismissed an appeal by the Home Office against…
Le MondeFrance's ambassador to Algeria, Stéphane Romatet, returned to his post in Algiers on May 8, 2026, more than a year after being recalled to Paris. The move coincides with official commemorations of the May 8, 1945, massacres in Setif, Guelma and Kherrata. A French junior minister…
citizen.co.zaMali's junta chief Assimi Goita stated the country is under control following large-scale attacks by jihadists and Tuareg separatists that killed the defence minister. The assaults led to territorial advances in northern Mali, placing the army on the defensive. Regional dynamics…
kff.orgChad and Algeria have signed 34 bilateral agreements covering sectors including energy, communications, and counter-terrorism. The Chadian president stated that the deals reflect a move toward a new-generation strategic partnership. The agreements include plans for a refinery and…
SemaforAlgeria has initiated a licensing round for oil and gas exploration to increase production. The government estimates the sites hold hundreds of millions of barrels of crude and large volumes of natural gas. The move occurs as energy companies seek projects outside conflict areas…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV drew over 100,000 attendees to an open-air Mass in Douala, Cameroon, where he addressed uneven wealth distribution and urged youth to reject corruption. The visit is part of his 11-day Africa tour, including stops in Algeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. He also wa…
riotimesonline.comSpain has initiated a regularization process that could legalize up to 1 million immigrants. This move has prompted significant activity at Moroccan and Algerian consulates across the country as applicants seek necessary documentation.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, began his Africa trip in Algeria with visits to the Great Mosque of Algiers and sites linked to Saint Augustine of Hippo. He departed for Cameroon after speaking on interfaith peace aboard the papal plane. The trip follows recent critici…
France 24Pope Leo XIV arrived in Annaba, Algeria, on Tuesday, the second day of his trip to the North African nation. The visit marks the first by a pope to Algeria, which is the opening stop on a tour of four African countries. The pontiff plans to visit historical sites and a Catholic-r…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV addressed criticism from President Donald Trump on April 13, 2026, stating that his messages align with the Gospel and promote peace. The remarks came aboard the papal plane en route to Algeria. This follows Trump's comments labeling the pope as liberal and not doing…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV started a visit to Algeria on Monday, delivering a speech that paid tribute to victims of the country's war of independence from France between 1954 and 1962. He called for forgiveness and for peace to prevail in all nations. The trip occurs amid the US-Israeli war i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPresident Donald Trump posted criticisms of Pope Leo XIV on Truth Social, calling him weak on crime and foreign policy amid the pontiff's condemnations of the U.S.-Israel war in Iran. The pope responded on a flight to Algeria, stating he has no fear of the Trump administration an…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewPope Leo XIV will start a four-nation trip to Africa on April 13, marking his fourth foreign visit since becoming pontiff in 2025. The itinerary includes Algeria, Cameroon, and Angola, with themes of peace, migration, environment, young people, and family. The visit addresses the…
France 24Djibouti is scheduled to hold a presidential election this weekend, with incumbent President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh seeking re-election. The country hosts multiple foreign military bases due to its location near key shipping routes. Separately, Pope Leo plans to visit Algeria, and G…