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Paris 2024 champion Onyinyechi Mark shattered a world record with a 148kg lift in Algeria, leading Nigeria to dominate the African Para Powerlifting Championships. The 24-year-old's historic performance came as part of Nigeria's incredible 24-medal haul at the competition.
Multiple Paralympic champions are representing Nigeria at the 2026 African Open Championships in Algeria, competing for crucial qualifying points toward the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Over 150 athletes from 20 nations are gathering in Oran for four days of para powerlifting competition.
Over 150 para powerlifters from 20 nations are gathering in Algeria this week to compete for spots at the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics. The African Open Championships in Oran marks a crucial step in the journey toward Paralympic glory for athletes across the continent.
After a two-year diplomatic freeze, France and Algeria are rebuilding their relationship, bringing renewed hope for a French journalist imprisoned since 2024. France's justice minister heads to Algeria Monday to discuss cooperation and advocate for the reporter's release.
Algerian soccer fans erupted in celebration after USM Alger defeated Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 on penalties to claim their second CAF Confederation Cup title. The thrilling victory in Cairo marks back-to-back championships for the Algiers-based club.
Algerian soccer club USM Alger claimed their second continental championship in three years, defeating Egypt's Zamalek 8-7 on penalties in the CAF Confederation Cup final. Coach Lamine Ndiaye delivered victory just months after taking the helm.
Soccer fans from Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Senegal, and Tunisia can now enter the U.S. for the World Cup without paying bonds up to $15,000. The waiver marks a rare loosening of immigration policy and clears the path for thousands of supporters to attend the historic tournament.
Kenyan swimmer Sarah Mose claimed bronze and set a national record at the Africa Aquatics Swimming Championships in Algeria. The 19-year-old is part of a new generation putting East African swimming on the continental map.
Algeria just became the 29th country in the world to eliminate trachoma, a painful bacterial infection that blinds nearly 2 million people globally. After a century of dedicated work, this North African nation proved that persistent public health efforts can wipe out diseases that steal people's sight.
Nigeria's national oil company has joined forces with Algeria to drive cutting-edge research in sustainable energy solutions. The partnership brings Africa's energy giants together to tackle climate challenges while boosting local innovation.
Pope Leo XIV concluded his historic visit to Algeria with a powerful message of renewal and reconciliation at the Basilica of St. Augustine. His words to the small Christian community emphasized bringing hope to despair and dignity to the poor.
Pope Leo XIV urged Algerian authorities to embrace greater public participation during a landmark visit, advocating for religious freedom and human rights in the Muslim-majority nation. The historic trip marks the first leg of his African peace tour.
In a historic first, Pope Leo XIV visited Algeria's small Catholic community, championing interfaith dialogue as the path to global peace. Father Fred Wekesa, who has lived in Algeria for over a decade, says the visit proves coexistence and tolerance are thriving beyond institutional walls.
America's first pope landed in Algeria this week to kick off an ambitious 11-day journey across four African nations, promoting peace between Christians and Muslims. The historic trip honors St. Augustine and brings global attention to Africa's rapidly growing Catholic community.
Pope Leo XIV embarks on an 18,000-kilometer journey across Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea to promote peace, interfaith dialogue, and unity. The ambitious tour marks historic firsts and brings hope to conflict-affected regions across the continent.
For the first time in history, a pope is visiting Algeria. Pope Leo XIV's groundbreaking trip marks a new chapter in Christian-Muslim dialogue and honors 19 religious workers martyred during the country's civil war.
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is stepping back into the ring for her first professional match since winning gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The champion says the fire that drove her to Olympic glory still burns bright.
Researchers in Algeria's Sahara just cracked a major challenge facing solar energy in hot climates. Their Arduino-powered cooling system dramatically improves panel efficiency while using six times less water than traditional methods.
In just 20 years, China transformed 15% of its land into forest, creating an area the size of Algeria. The massive reforestation altered the entire country's water circulation in ways scientists are still mapping.
Two African nations are joining forces to build stronger innovation ecosystems. Ethiopia and Algeria just agreed to collaborate on research, development, and startup growth across both countries.
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