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Foreign offices urges 'all but essential travel' to popular Mediterranean spot
Tunisia has always been a popular tourist destination. The friendly prices, friendly people and frankly stunning natural wonders, make the country a must-see for many tourists. But a recent announcement by the UK Government's Foreign Office...
World Associated Press Bermuda shorts, beachwear and a local ban divide Algerian town
CHETAIBI, Algeria (AP) — A scenic beach town on Algeria's Mediterranean coastline has become the center of a clash over men’s bathing suits, pitting religious and conservative values against tourist habits. Chetaïbi, a town of 8,000 known for its...

Turning Up the Heat: France Strips 40 Algerian Diplomats of Privileges
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau has decided to implement his threats against the Algerian government and is going on the offensive: forty Algerian dignitaries are to have privileges they have enjoyed for many years withdrawn. The French...

A dispute over men’s swimwear is dividing an Algerian beach town. Earlier this month, the mayor of Chetaïbi banned Bermuda shorts, calling them indecent.
CHETAIBI, Algeria (AP) — A scenic beach town on Algeria’s Mediterranean coastline has become the center of a clash over men’s bathing suits, pitting religious and conservative values against tourist habits. Chetaïbi, a town of 8,000 known for its...

Almería expands Algeria freight link
The Port of Almería has strengthened its maritime trade connections with Algeria by launching a new cargo service operated by Madar Maritime Company (MMC). This expansion reinforces Almería’s position as the closest European port to Algeria and...

Zimbabwean Youth Athletes set for African Schools Games 2025 in Algeria
Zimnabwe Olympic Commitee ZOC LogoZimbabwe is set to participate in the 2025 edition of the African Schools Games, a prestigious continental sporting event scheduled to take place from 26 July to 5 August in Algeria. The Games will be hosted...

Travel advisories issued for 5 African countries including 1 where Americans have been kidnapped
The State Department has issued travel advisories this week applying to five countries in Africa, including one “Do Not Travel” warning. The agency ranks its advisories on a four-tier scale, with a Level 4 “Do Not Travel” warning being the...

What exactly is a Jet2 Holiday and why are people talking about it?
As water gushed into the New York City subway system during the flash floods that occurred during torrential rains earlier this month, videos on social media showed dramatic scenes of water pouring across subway floors and passengers standing on...

Diplomatic Crisis: France Denies Visas and Medical Care to Senior Algerian Officials
French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau announced on Monday evening a series of targeted measures against senior Algerian officials, according to reports from Le Figaro and Paris Match. The measures aim to drastically curtail the diplomatic...

All the countries on the UK’s ‘do not travel’ list for summer 2025
Travelling abroad this summer? As well as all the essentials you definitely need (in-date passport, sun cream, ear plugs if you’re travelling with a snorer), it’s also advised you check the ‘do not travel’ lists, just in case a warning has been...
OPEC+ eyeing another quota hike in a cloud of tariffs, conflicts and sanctions
OPEC and its allies are nearing the end of unwinding their 2.2 million b/d tranche of voluntary cuts, but what happens next — in a market that faces potentially demand-sapping tariffs, but also supply threats from conflicts and sanctions — remains...

“Cristiano Ronaldo is no longer 25 years old” - Algerian coach pinpoints mistake that stopped Al-Nassr from winning titles
Former Al-Kholood manager Noureddine Zekri believes Al-Nassr's mistake of not signing players who complement Cristiano Ronaldo prevented them from winning trophies last season. The Algerian coach also believes the Knights of Najd need a better...

I'm 79 and have travelled to every country in the world - this is the country I'll never get tired of visiting
A 79-year-old woman who has spent six decades visiting every country in the world has revealed her three favourite destinations. Luisa Yu, from the Philippines, completed her extraordinary challenge of visiting all 193 countries on November 2023...

Foreign Office warns against 'all travel' to parts of popular holiday destination
The Foreign Office has revised its travel guidance for a popular holiday hotspot. Brits are being cautioned against "all but essential" travel to certain areas of Tunisia, a favourite destination for UK tourists thanks to its stunning coastlines,...

Foreign Office issues 'all but essential travel' alert for Mediterranean hotspot
The Foreign Office has updated its travel guidance for a popular holiday hotspot. UK travellers are being warned against "all but essential" travel to certain areas of Tunisia, a favourite destination for tourists thanks to its stunning...

African School Games: Team Nigeria Sets Pace on Day One of Athletics
By Andrew Abah Team Nigeria made a bold statement on the opening day of athletics at the 1st African School Games, asserting dominance across multiple track and field events on Friday. From the sprints to the jumps and throws, Nigerian...

Frantz Fanon: Algeria's independence hero 100 years on
Fanon is regarded as a crucial figure of early anti-colonial and anti-racist theory. For Algerians, he is one of the heroes of the country's struggle for independence. Yet his role during the war against France and his writings remain largely...

Capstone Farms welcomes entrepreneurs from around the world
Capstone Farms Owner David Neville hosted seven international visitors, who came to the U.S. thanks to the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Liaison program and two international students from Kentucky State University on July 13....
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...

Foreign Office warns against ‘all but essential’ travel to part of popular UK hotspot
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has updated guidance for UK holidaymakers travelling to Tunisia. Summer has arrived and many people will be jetting from the UK will be jetting off for a well deserved break. Hundreds of...