Algeria

Country in North Africa

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Algeria, officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered to the northeast by Tunisia; to the east by Libya; to the southeast by Niger; to the southwest by Mali, Mauritania, and Western Sahara; to the west by Morocco; and to the north by the Mediterranean Sea. The capital and largest city is Algiers, located in the far north on the Mediterranean coast.

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Discover Kabylia: Algeria's emblematic mountain destination In this episode of Explore Algeria, we explore Kabylia's nature, learn about its rich cultural heritage and sample one of its local delicacies. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:00Published on October 1, 2024

France bans Algerian spread toasted on social media Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on September 18, 2024

Algeria's president Tebboune joins opponents in claiming election irregularities Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:22Published on September 9, 2024

Algeria's Tebboune re-elected president for second term Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:00Published on September 9, 2024

Algerian presidential candidates slam contradicting vote results In a country where elections have historically been carefully controlled, the unexpected questions about irregularities shocked Algerians who had anticipated a straightforward victory for Tebboune. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on September 9, 2024

Algeria sees low voter turnout in presidential election Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published on September 8, 2024

'Young people make up more than half of Algeria's population of 45 million' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:30Published on September 7, 2024

Algerians to vote but little suspense as Tebboune poised for easy victory Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:58Published on September 6, 2024

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Gender row boxer Imane Khelif becomes Olympic champion The Algerian boxer at the centre of a gender row at the Paris games has been crowned Olympic champion. Sky News - Published on August 9, 2024
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Boxer Khelif progresses after opponent abandons Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is through to the quarter-finals of the women's 66kg at the Olympics after Italy's Angela Carini abandons their bout inside 46 seconds. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2024
Algeria condemn 'unethical targeting' of boxer over eligibility Algeria's Olympic Committee condemns "baseless" attacks on their boxer Imane Khelif after questions are raised over her participation at the Paris Olympics. BBC Sport - Published on July 31, 2024
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Angola rescue point against Algeria in thrilling tie Watch highlights as Angola rescue a point against Algeria in a thrilling 2023 Africa Cup of Nations match. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2024	Nice's Atal sentenced for inciting religious hatred Algeria defender Youcef Atal is handed an eight-month suspended sentence by a French court for inciting religious hatred in a social media post about the conflict in Israel and Gaza. BBC Sport - Published on January 3, 2024
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