Algeria

Boxing June 5

Controversial boxer Imane Khelif skipping competition following World Boxing's new mandatory sex testing

Controversial boxer Imane Khelif did not sign up for a boxing tournament in the Netherlands after World Boxing's latest rules on sex testing.

Boxing May 30

Imane Khelif barred from upcoming women's boxing tournament until passing new mandatory sex test

Imane Khelif's participation in the Eindhoven Box Cup is on hold due to World Boxing's new sex test policy, sparking debate over athlete eligibility and safety.

Olympics August 1, 2024

Pat McAfee says men have 'clear advantage' in sports amid Imane Khelif Olympics controversy

Pat McAfee spoke about the controversy of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif defeating Italy's Angela Carini in the Olympics, despite Khelif failing a gender eligibility test in the past.

Politics August 1, 2024

White House, Harris silent on Olympics gender controversy as Trump vows to 'protect women and girls'

The Trump campaign is blasting an Olympic boxer with male chromosomes who won a match in 46 seconds, leaving her opponent in tears after taking heavy hits.

Algeria April 16, 2024

Algerian journalist claims country expelled him without explanation

Farid Alilat, a writer for Algeria's French-language Jeune Afrique magazine, claims he was detained for 11 hours after returning from a trip abroad.

Algeria March 21, 2024

Algeria sets election for September. The military-backed president is expected to seek a 2nd term

The office of Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune announced Thursday that the country's next election will be held on Sept. 7, giving Tebboune more than five months to campaign.

Algeria March 19, 2024

Algerian officials criticize television stations for 'immoral' programming, advertising during Ramadan

Algerian officials are criticizing various television stations for their content choices during Ramadan, citing concerns about ethics and professionalism.

Algeria October 12, 2023

Algerian Supreme Court rejects appeals by imprisoned journalist

The Algerian Supreme Court on Thursday rejected appeals by imprisoned Maghreb Emergent and Radio M owner Ihsane El Kadi, a prominent figure in the nation's pro-democracy movement.

TRAVEL September 1, 2023

Tourists shot dead after riding jet skis across unfriendly country's sea border

The Algerian coast guard shot two tourists dead and arrested a third after the group accidentally entered Algerian waters from Morocco on jet skis during their holiday.

China July 18, 2023

China, Algeria to step up cooperation on security, defense

Algeria and China have upgraded their ties from being longtime trade partners. The two nations will start cooperating on security and defense to fight extremist terrorist groups.