Algeria imports

France threatens ‘firm response’ as Algeria expels diplomats

France said it will take a “firm” and “proportionate” response, after Algeria asked more French diplomats to leave the country. Algeria has declared 15 French diplomats persona non grata and asked them to immediately leave the country, in a new episode of an escalating tension between the two countries. The Algerian decision is part of […]

Laayoune/Handball: Egypt’s Al Ahly Retains Africa Men’s Club Crown & Angola’s Petro Atletico Wins Women’s Title

The 45th African handball clubs championship, organized in the Moroccan Saharan city of Laayoune (Oct.10-19) concluded with Egyptian Al Ahly club retaining its African title after trouncing in the final Benin’s Flowers CNSS 43-22. Al Ahly reached the final thanks to their victory over their rivals Zamalek (26-25), while Flowers CNSS advanced to the final […]

Tunisia Extends State of Emergency until February 21

Tunisian authorities have extended the state of emergency until February 21 as the threat of terrorism in the country remains high in the North African country. Following the beach terror attacks perpetrated last July in Sousse killing 38 foreign tourists, including 30 Britons, Tunisian president Beji Caid Essebsi declared a 30-day state of emergency. Five […]