Riyad Mahrez scored a first half penalty as Algeria sealed their place in the knockout rounds of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso in their Group E clash in Rabat on Sunday.
Algeria have six points and will win the group as they cannot be overhauled by either Burkina Faso (3 points) or Sudan (3) following the third round of fixtures in the pool due to the head-to-head rule.


Algeria Beat Burkina Faso 1-0 To Reach The Knockout Rounds

Riyad Mahrez scored twice as Algeria launched their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a comfortable 3-0 Group E win against 10-man Sudan in Rabat.


African Cup of Nations: 2019 Champions Algeria begin campaign with win over Sudan

A devastating landslide struck the Hai Essanouber district of Oran, Algeria, on April 26, 2025, leading to the collapse of five tin houses. The disaster resulted in four fatalities and left 13 others injured. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune expressed his condolences to the victims' families and ordered a ministerial delegation to address the situation .​

Algeria Landslide: Five tin houses collapse as deadly landslide hits Oran

A fresh diplomatic storm brews between France and Algeria as Algiers expels 12 French officials within 48 hours, following indictments against three Algerians. France has linked the expulsions to the legal proceedings, while Algeria defends it as a sovereign decision. Watch to know more!

France-Algeria diplomatic tensions soar as officials expelled over indictments

Algeria boxer Imane Khelif has accused the International Boxing Association (IBA) of making "false and offensive" accusations after it launched legal action against the IOC for allowing her to compete.

Imane Khelif threatens to take legal action against the IBA

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif is taking legal action over media reports allegedly detailing her leaked medical records. WION's Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

Imane Khelif Takes Legal Action Over Medical Claims

The results of Algeria's presidential elections are out. The country has overwhelmingly voted for and re-elected incumbent leader, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, after voting concluded over the weekend.

Algeria poll results: President Tebboune re-elected for 2nd term

In Algeria military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won the presidential elections held on Saturday. The incumbent returned to power for a second term as the country recorded a voter turnout of less than 50%. Watch to know more.

Algeria's President Tebboune re-elected for second term in landslide win

#Gravitas | Algeria’s president won a second term with a resounding victory, garnering nearly 95% of the votes. The results in Algeria are growing trend in countries like Rwanda, Azerbaijan, and China where leaders have garnered more than 90% of votes raising concerns over election process, and the effect of democracy in these countries.

Gravitas: The 90% Club: This Too Is Democracy

In Algeria military-backed president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has won the presidential elections held on Saturday. The incumbent returned to power for a second term as the country recorded a voter turnout of less than 50%. Watch to know more.

Algeria: President Tebboune reelected for second term

In Algeria military-backed incumbent president Abdulmajid Tebboune is projected to return to power for a second term after presidential elections held on Saturday. The country recorded one of its poorest voter turnouts.

Algeria elections: Algeria records 26.5% voter turnout, poorest ever

Team Serbia received a hero's welcome at Belgrade's city hall on Monday (August 12) as they returned from the Paris 2024 Olympics. Serbia took five medals home from Paris with Novak Djokovic winning gold in the men's singles tennis tournament to complete a Golden Slam and become only the fifth player to win all four singles Grand Slams and the Olympic title during their careers.

Paris Olympics 2024: Serbia's Olympic heroes return to Belgrade

Imane Khelif smiled, danced and roared with delight after beating China’s Yang Liu to become the first Algerian, Arab and African woman to win an Olympic boxing gold medal at the Paris Games.

Paris Olympics 2024: Imane Khelif becomes the first woman from Algeria to win a Gold medal

On Wings this week: - The Hajj Pilgrimage, Explained. - Deep Dive Dubai: World's deepest pool. - Algeria, this week's country in focus. - Annual Rose Festival in Bulgaria. Only on WION, World Is One.

The Hajj Pilgrimage, Explained

The Kora game has been played for five centuries, passed down from father to son in two tribes, Beni Mesra and Helali. Every spring, they come together once a week to play seven games in the mountains. Here's how this ancient game is fostering unity and tradition in Algeria.

Ancient game promotes unity, tradition in Algeria's mountains

Teen missing for 26 years found in neighbour's cellar, just 100 metres from home

China which is the world's largest consumer of iron ore is now strategically diversifying its resources away from heavy reliance on Australia and Brazil. Recent investments in the African iron ore projects have now signaled China's ambitious efforts to secure its supply chain and also to reduce vulnerability of its Supply chains. Watch in for more details!

China eyes Algeria's untapped resources, builds railway line in return for Algeria's iron ore

Chinese workers building key rail line in Algeria. What's in it for Beijing?

China builds railway line in return for Algeria's iron ore

Algeria arrests 10 over man found in plane landing gear

Niger accepts Algeria’s proposal to mediate in political affairs

Two jetskiing tourists fatally shot by Algerian Coastguard for accidentally crossing maritime border

Tuaregs in Algeria are hoping to draw tourists back to the region by putting their traditional dances, music poetry and camel races on display. The festival focuses on conserving traditions and encouraging its transmission to young ones in order to ensure its survival across generations.

Traditional music, dance to lure tourists

Mediterranean continues to burn as wildfires kill more than 40

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