Algeria1 day agoAlgeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfiresIt is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.1 day ago4 days agoFamilies welcome guilty verdict over Mali crash that killed 116Relatives of the victims tell the BBC they are relieved to finally have a ruling 12 years after the crash.4 days ago23 Sept 2026Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 beginsPatrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.23 Sept 202610 Sept 2026Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAEThe Algerian foreign ministry did not give a reason for the move but said it had exhausted all means.10 Sept 20268 Sept 2026When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?8 Sept 20261 Sept 2026Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest firesPresident Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.1 Sept 202628 Aug 2026Watch: Algerians look on as deadly wildfires rage through nightAt least 12 people have died in the fires and Algeria's president has announced three days of mourning.28 Aug 202627 Aug 2026At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern AlgeriaNorthern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.27 Aug 20269 Aug 2026African quartet secure Women's World Cup placesAlgeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.9 Aug 2026...
