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Foreign Office advises against ‘all but essential’ travel to part of popular UK hotspot
Tourists are being told to stay away from area which contains popular archaeological site due to safety concerns The Foreign Office has advised against ‘all but essential’ travel to part of a popular UK holiday destination. Tunisia is a popular...

Indian women wrestlers win six medals at U-17 World Wrestling Championship
New Delhi The 2025 Under-17 World Championship is underway in Athens (Greece), and once again, the Indian women wrestlers have showcased their dominance on the world stage. The Indian Women's Wrestling Team has secured a total of 6 medals; 2 Gold,...

#FreeGleizes: nearly 100 public figures call for the release of French journalist Christophe Gleizes, unjustly sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria
Liberating the sports journalist Sentenced to seven years in prison on completely unfounded charges of “glorifying terrorism” and “possessing publications for propaganda purposes harmful to national interests,” sports specialist and avid football...

Nigeria to participate in inaugural African School Games in Algeria
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s participation in the Maiden African School Games, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algeria. Organised by the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa...

Reconsider travel: Feds issue high-level advisory against travel to African destinations due to crime, terrorism
The United States Department of State (DOS) has issued travel warnings for two destinations in Africa due to concerns of criminal and terrorist activities. Nigeria and Mauritania are under a “Level 3: Reconsider Travel” advisory as of Tuesday,...

A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...

Kenya to participate in the inaugural 2025 African Schools Games in Algeria
Team Kenya is set to take part in the inaugural African Schools Games, scheduled to take place from July 26 to August 5, 2025 in the cities of Constantine, Sétif, Skikda and Annaba in Algeria. The continental competition, which brings together top...

Inside Saint Claire, the new Algiers restaurant that feels like a hidden New Orleans oasis
A charming new restaurant and bar has opened in Algiers on a historic property surrounded by oak trees that feels like a hidden oasis just minutes from New Orleans. Influencers and foodies alike have been flocking to Saint Claire, owned by...

Nigeria to participate in maiden African School Games in Algeria – NSC
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed Nigeria’s participation in the Maiden African School Games, scheduled to hold from July 26 to August 5, 2025, in Algeria. The landmark Championship, organized by the Association of National...

Where Will Pope Leo Go First? Clues Point to Algeria, Turkey — and the US
ANALYSIS: Given Pope Leo’s relative youth, the possibilities for travel abound. On July 11, Pope Leo XIV appointed Father Michel Guillaud as bishop of the Diocese of Constantine in Algeria. The appointment drew little attention, in part because...

Huge earthquake hits Spain holiday hotspot as buildings in dozens of towns shake
A huge earthquake of a 5.5 magnitude has hit a popular tourist location in southern Spain this morning. The massive tremors were felt in more than 50 towns, including the big tourist region of Costa del Sol. The Axarquía region in southern Spain -...

Where will Pope Leo travel to first? Clues Point to Algeria, Turkey, and the U.S.

Spain earthquake collapses ceiling at holiday airport as tremors felt in hundreds of towns following 5.4-mag shaker
A POWERFUL earthquake with a magnitude of 5.4 struck southern Spain this morning. The quake rattled towns across seven provinces, startling sleeping residents and collapsing parts of ceilings in an airport and a car showroom. 8 Damage to the...

I've visited every country in the world - here's the tourist hotspot that's SO overrated
An American-Mexican radio DJ who has visited every country in the world has revealed which he thinks is the most dangerous - and the tourist hotspot that's overrated. Randy Williams, better known as R Dub!, completed his decade-long challenge to...

Deputy PM holds bilateral meetings with Chinese, Australian, Algerian foreign ministers on AMM 58 sidelines
KUALA LUMPUR — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn held separate meetings with the foreign ministers of China, Australia, and Algeria on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-58) in Kuala...

Terrorism Financing: EU Parliament Confirms Algeria’s Inclusion on List of High-Risk Countries
Rabat – The European Parliament validated Algeria’s inclusion on the list of high-risk countries regarding terrorism financing and money laundering. A statement from the European Commission announced today that it has updated its list of high-risk...

Lao and Algerian Foreign Ministers Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties
KPL Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Thongsavanh Phomvihane held bilateral talks with Algerian Foreign Minister Mr. Ahmed Attaf on July 8, 2025, on the sidelines of the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and related events held in Kuala...

Solar eclipse 2026: A traveller’s guide to the best places to be when the light goes out
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Tanzania sets eyes on intra-African trade fair
DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA will leverage the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair in Algeria to promote local products and showcase the country’s burgeoning manufacturing prowess on a continental stage. Tantrade Director General, Dr Latifa Khamis told the...

Is Marseille Airport open? Latest travel advice after wildfires hit southern France
A fire burning in the hills north of Marseille, in the area of Les Pennes-Mirabeau (Picture: Getty Images) A fast-spreading wildfire in southern France forced Marseille Airport to close after the blaze reached the edge of the country’s...