Algeria

2026-04-282026-07-19

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May 2026
9 MayCitizen Digital
… The pivot has involved attempts to tackle historical tensions with countries like Rwanda and Algeria while more closely engaging African ‌civil ⁠society and youth leaders, said Alain Antil, the head of the Sub-Saharan Africa programme at the French Institute for International Rel …
Stung by West Africa rejections, France courts rest of continent at Kenya summit
5 MayCapital News
ALGIERS, May 5 – Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf on Monday received a phone call from his Iranian counterpart, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, to discuss ongoing diplomatic efforts to end military escalation in the Gulf region, Algeria’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement. …
Algerian, Iranian FMs discuss efforts to end Gulf escalation
2 MayCitizen Digital
… IOC president Kirsty Coventry, who succeeded Thomas Bach last year, had made resolving the thorny issue a priority after the 2024 Paris Games were rocked by a gender row involving women boxers Imane Khelif if Algeria and Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting. …
Coe hails IOC gender testing decision
April 2026
28 AprCitizen Digital
… And by Saturday afternoon, Tuareg separatist group the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), had raised its flag in Kidal, a town near the border with Algeria considered the spiritual home of the Tuareg dream to carve out a state in the Sahara. …
Mali at risk of splintering after jihadi and separatist attacks

Sport

Harambee Starlets prepare for WAFCON in France training camp

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Kenya's women's football team is training in Miramas, France before the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they face Morocco, Senegal and Algeria in Group A. The camp reflects a strategic shift in Kenyan football administration toward international partnerships and long-term development, including cooperation agreements with Olympique de Marseille and the City of Miramas.

18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Yesterday

Harambee Starlets prepare for WAFCON in France training camp
Kenya's women's football team is training in Miramas, France before the 2026 CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they face Morocco, Senegal and Algeria in Group A. The camp reflects a strategic shift in Kenyan football administration toward international partnerships and long-term development, including cooperation agreements with Olympique de Marseille and the City of Miramas.
18 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Football offers national healing for conflict-affected countries
When conflict-affected countries qualify for the World Cup, their participation becomes more than sport—a rare moment of national unity where citizens gather around one flag. DR Congo's return to the 2026 World Cup after 52 years exemplifies this, as the nation uses football as national therapy while managing ongoing conflict in its eastern provinces.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 17 July

Algeria orphanage fire kills 11 in electrical incident
Algerian police say a fire that killed 11 people at an orphanage in Algiers on Thursday was caused by an electrical spark from an air conditioning unit running continuously during a heatwave. A 52-year-old caregiver was among the dead, 19 others were injured, and authorities have not disclosed how many victims were children or their ages.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 16 July

Orphanage fire kills 11 in Algeria during widespread heatwave
A fire at an orphanage in Algiers' Mohammadia suburb killed at least 11 people including children and injured 19 others, as Algeria grapples with a heatwave that has sparked hundreds of blazes in the country's north.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets keeper eyes WAFCON as career opportunity
Goalkeeper Annette Kundu of Kenya Police Bullets hopes the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco will provide a platform to showcase her talent and unlock new career opportunities. She departs for a training camp in France as Kenya prepares for the tournament, which runs July 26 to August 16.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets prepare for WAFCON in Morocco
Kenya's women's national football team departed for a training camp in France on July 15 as final preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where they return to the continental tournament for the first time in a decade. Captain Mwanahalima Adam said the team would repay the support from Kenyans, with the squad beginning Group A play against hosts Morocco on July 26.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 15 July

Gov't releases 20m shillings for Harambee Starlets allowances
The Ministry of Sports released Ksh 20 million to the Harambee Starlets and Junior Starlets after players protested unpaid allowances at FKF offices. The senior team is preparing for their second AWCON appearance in Morocco, facing Senegal, Algeria, and the hosts in a tournament running from July 25 to August 16.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Harambee Starlets depart for France pre-tournament training camp
Kenya's women's football team left Wednesday for a week-long training camp in Miramas, France, to prepare for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. Head coach Beldine Odemba said the squad is in good form and the French camp will help them acclimatize to conditions similar to those in Morocco.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya exports first premium coffee shipment to Italy
Kenya has dispatched the first of 20 containers of green coffee beans to Italy, marking an expansion of premium coffee exports to one of Europe's largest coffee markets. The Trade Ministry said the shipment, exported by Sumseron Coffee & Tea Limited to Trieste Port, reflects efforts to diversify export destinations and increase earnings for coffee farmers.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
Government releases Sh10 million to Harambee Starlets for WAFCON
The government has disbursed Sh10 million to the Harambee Starlets national women's football team as they begin preparations for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, with officials pledging additional incentives if the team advances in the tournament.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 14 July

Kenya's women's football coach backs WAFCON 2028 hosting bid
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has urged President William Ruto to officially support Kenya's bid to host the 2028 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, citing the growth of Kenyan women's football as evidence the country is ready.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Messi faces England in World Cup 2026 semi-final
Lionel Messi, 39, will play England for the first time in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, seeking to lead Argentina to the final. Messi earned his 200th cap for Argentina in the group stage and began his international career as an 18-year-old in 2005.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Friday 10 July

Dogo eager for WAFCON debut after missing 2016 tournament
Harambee Starlets forward Mwanahalima Adam, who missed the 2016 WAFCON while sitting her KCSE exams, is looking forward to the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco (25 July – 16 August 2026). Kenya qualified for the tournament after Dogo scored in a 1-0 win against Gambia in October 2025.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Messi's form sustains Argentina's World Cup title defense
Lionel Messi has scored in every World Cup match so far as defending champion Argentina advances to the quarter-final against Switzerland, with the team winning all five of their games despite gruelling knockout matches against Cape Verde and Egypt.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 7 July

Starlets coach urges allowance payment before WAFCON
Harambee Starlets head coach Beldine Odemba has called on the government and football authorities to pay outstanding allowances to players ahead of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, stating that the players have not received allowances for the previous two matches and that payment would boost their morale.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentina face Egypt in World Cup quarter-final battle
Lionel Messi's Argentina play Egypt on Tuesday in a World Cup last-16 match, with the winner advancing to face Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals. Argentina are the defending champions while Egypt have never progressed beyond the round of 16.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 4 July

Mali's military hit by coordinated jihadist and Tuareg attacks
Jihadists and separatist Tuareg rebels launched coordinated attacks across Mali on Saturday, striking multiple northern and central towns and a prison near the capital. The attacks came two months after a similar operation in which the country's defence minister was killed.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 3 July

Cape Verde faces Argentina in World Cup knockout match
Cape Verde, the smallest nation to reach the knockout rounds, will face defending champions Argentina in a World Cup last-16 match in Miami. The Atlantic archipelago qualified by drawing with Spain and finishing ahead of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia in Group H.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Switzerland beats Algeria 2-0 to reach World Cup last 16
Switzerland advanced to the World Cup knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Algeria, with goals from Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye. The Swiss will face either Colombia or Ghana in the next round.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Algerians vote for parliament amid record low turnout
Algerian voters elected a new 407-member lower house parliament from 1,235 candidates on Thursday, with provisional turnout of 20 percent—projected to be a record low compared to 23 percent in 2021—amid cost-of-living concerns and reports of shrinking freedoms.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Spain advances to World Cup last 16 with Austria victory
Spain defeated Austria 3–0 in the Round of 32 at the 2026 World Cup, with two goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and a Pedro Porro header securing their passage to the last 16. The victory sets up a potential matchup with Portugal and marks Spain's most complete performance of the tournament.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

Iran's World Cup squad returns home to warm welcome
Iran's national football team returned to Tehran airport on Wednesday to cheering fans after finishing third in their group at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with three draws, narrowly missing the knockout stages on goal difference.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Messi leads Argentina into World Cup knockout round in Miami
Lionel Messi, 39, is leading Argentina's defense of the World Cup title in his sixth tournament, having scored six times in the group stages to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 19 goals and extend a record seven-game scoring streak. Argentina faces Cape Verde in a last 32 clash on Friday in Miami, where Messi now lives after moving to Major League Soccer.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 with win over Uzbekistan
Yoane Wissa scored twice as DR Congo defeated Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the last 32 of the World Cup for the first time in their history, securing a knockout-stage clash with England.
28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
DR Congo qualifies for World Cup last 32 for first time
DR Congo beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to qualify for the World Cup last 32 for the first time in their history, advancing to face England. Yoane Wissa scored twice in the victory.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Austria and Algeria both advance after 3-3 World Cup draw
Austria and Algeria drew 3-3, with both teams qualifying for World Cup knockout rounds and eliminating Iran. Austria reached the knockout round for the first time since 1982, while Algeria matched their 2014 World Cup performance.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Messi scores sixth goal; Argentina advances to World Cup knockout stage
Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth tournament goal as Argentina beat Jordan 3-1, finishing Group J with maximum points ahead of their last-32 match against Cape Verde on July 3 in Miami.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
Canada and South Africa meet in historic World Cup knockout
Co-hosts Canada and South Africa will play each other in the opening game of the World Cup knockout round at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sunday, marking the first time either nation has reached this stage of the tournament. South Africa advanced after a 1-0 win against South Korea following an opening loss to Mexico, while Canada progressed despite a 2-1 defeat to Switzerland in their final group game.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
African World Cup success offers lessons for Kenya's Afcon 2027
With ten African nations competing in the 2026 World Cup, the continent is closing the gap with traditional powerhouses. Kenya, as co-host of Afcon 2027, should learn from African teams' performances—particularly Senegal's record 5-0 victory over Iraq—to strengthen Kenyan football ahead of the tournament.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

Uruguay eliminated from World Cup as Spain wins Group H
Uruguay crashed out of the World Cup after losing 1-0 to Spain in Guadalajara, with goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's error allowing Alex Baena's weak shot to decide the match. Spain topped Group H and will face Austria or Algeria next, while Cape Verde advanced to meet Argentina after a 0-0 draw with Saudi Arabia.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →