Tag: Algeria
Algeria’s July 4 Presidential election postponed indefinitely
Algeria’s constitutional council scrapped a presidential election planned for July 4 citing a lack of candidates, prolonging a period of…
Avoid economic instability during transition, IMF urges Algeria
Algeria needs to focus on avoiding economic instability during its political transition after the resignation of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, a…
Algeria fixes July 4 for presidential election
Algeria will hold presidential election on July 4, the interim presidency said on Wednesday. This comes after weeks of mass…
Algerian President Bouteflika, 81 years old, seeks re-election
Algeria’s ruling party FLN has picked President Abdelaziz Bouteflika as its candidate for the April 18 presidential election, party leader…
Mahrez brace books Algeria’s place at 2019 AFCON finals
Riyad Mahrez scored two stunning goals as former winners Algeria qualified for next year’s African Nations Cup finals on Sunday,…
‘Stop arbitrary expulsion of West African migrants’
The UN Special Rapporteur on Migration, Mr Felipe Morales, has called on Algeria to halt the collective expulsion of thousands…
German Chancellor visits Algeria to discuss migration, terror
German Chancellor Angela Merkel travelled to Algeria on Monday to discuss migration issues and how to combat terror.
Update: Death toll in Algeria’s military plane crash hits 257
At least 257 people have died after a military plane crashed in northern Algeria, the defence ministry says.
Counter Terrorism Financing: Algeria calls for “continental strategy” in Africa
Algeria on Monday urged African countries to draw up a continental strategy to counter terrorism financing in its different forms.
Nigeria escape World Cup dismissal, lose 3-point against Algeria
FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation for fielding an ineligible player in their World Cup qualifying encounter against Algeria,…
Zambia knock Algeria out of 2018 World Cup, mount pressure on Nigeria
Zambia beat Algeria 1-0 in Constantine to move within three points of Group B leaders Nigeria in African World Cup…
Zambia keeps World Cup hope alive, beat Algeria 3-1
A Brian Mwila brace helped Zambia keep their 2018 World Cup qualification dream alive with a 3-1 win over Algeria…
Ahmed Ouyahia named as new Algerian prime minister
Algeria’s presidency has named Ahmed Ouyahia as new prime minister, replacing Abdelmadjid Tebboune after just three months on the job,…
Algeria crash out of AFCON 2017
Algeria crashed out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the group stage after failing to win a single game…
AFCON 2017: Tunisia defeat Algeria 2-1
Tunisia boosted their chances of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over neighbours Algeria. They…
Two men set asylum accommodation on fire
A 27-year-old Algerian man thought to have set his asylum accommodation on fire following a spat over meals served during…
AFCON 2017: Algeria draw 2-2 with Zimbabwe
Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria left it late to earn a 2-2 draw with Zimbabwe at the 2017 Africa…
VP Osinbajo pays 2-day official visit to Algeria
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will be in Algeria, the North African country, on a two-day official visit from Tuesday Dec.…
World Cup Qualifiers: Nigeria, Algeria, Cameroon, Zambia in Group B
The Super Eagles of Nigeria were on Friday placed alongside Algeria, Cameroon and Zambia in Group B for the Africa…
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Dream Team VI win African U-23 Cup
Nigeria’s U-23 team also known as Dream Team VI have won the African U-23 Cup in Dakar, Senegal. The Samson…
After Olympic ticket, Siasia’s Dream Team eye U-23 African Cup
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team VI and Algeria go head to head Saturday night to decide the new African…
Rio Olympic Ticket: We won’t miss second chance, Senegal coach vows
Taiwo Adelu Head coach of Senegal’s U-23 team, Serigne Saliou Dia, has declared that his team won’t miss the second…
Dream Team VI walk tightrope, seek semi-final ticket against Algeria
Taiwo Adelu Nigeria’s U-23 Eagles, otherwise known as Dream Team VI, will have their hands full when they confront Algeria…
U-23 Nations Cup: We’ve good chance to qualify, says Egypt coach
Taiwo Adelu Coach of Egyptian Young Pharaohs, Hossam Al Badri, has boasted that his team have good chances of qualifying…
U-23 Nations Cup: Dream Team’s defence worries Akpoborie, Lawal
Taiwo Adelu The way Nigeria’s U-23 Dream Team VI conceded goals after taking the lead in their last two matches…
Afrobasket Women: D’Tigress overwhelm Senegal
Sarah Ogoke was the top performer on Monday at the City Arena in Yaounde, Cameroon as D’Tigress shot to the…
AFCON 2015: Nigeria to face Egypt, Algeria, Mali
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released the result of draws for the final tournament of the Africa U-23…
African Games: Nigerian boxers shine, win 4 gold, silver
The Nigerian boxing team at the ongoing 11th African Games, in Congo Brazzaville has placed second on the medals table…
Algerian novelist and women’s rights defender Assia Djebar dead
Novelist Assia Djebar, an ardent defender of women’s rights in her native Algeria, has died aged 78, state radio said…