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Pope Leo XIV Launches Longest-Ever Africa Pilgrimage Across Four Nations
world21 hours ago

Pope Leo XIV Launches Longest-Ever Africa Pilgrimage Across Four Nations

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni outlined Pope Leo XIV’s 11-day Apostolic Journey (April 13–23) to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, with addresses in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish and focus on peace, migration, the environment, youth and the family. It will be the pope’s longest trip yet, his first visit to Algeria and decades-long first visits to the other countries, featuring a diverse delegation and an in-flight press conference on the return.

via Vatican News|
#africa#algeria#angola
Algeria’s First Plesiosaur Fossil Illuminates North Africa’s Cretaceous Seas
archaeology1 month ago

Algeria’s First Plesiosaur Fossil Illuminates North Africa’s Cretaceous Seas

Researchers in northeastern Algeria found the country’s first plesiosaur fossil at Djebel Essen in the Upper Coniacian Essen Formation during 2025 fieldwork, a discovery that fills a gap in North Africa’s marine reptile record and sheds new light on Cretaceous marine ecosystems; the specimen is identified as Elasmosauridae indet., highlighting plesiosaur distribution in ancient North African seas.

via Indian Defence Review|
#algeria#archaeology#cretaceous
Pope Leo XIV Sets Out on His First Africa Tour Across Four Nations
religion1 month ago

Pope Leo XIV Sets Out on His First Africa Tour Across Four Nations

Pope Leo XIV will undertake a 10-day pastoral visit to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea from April 13-23, marking his first Africa trip as pope; the itinerary includes Algiers and Annaba; Yaoundé, Bamenda and Douala; Luanda, Muxima and Saurimo; and Malabo, Mongomo and Bata. The visit highlights Africa's growing importance to the Catholic Church, which is home to about 20% of the world's Catholics; the official schedule has not yet been released.

via BBC|
#africa-trip#algeria#cameroon
Algeria's AFCON Triumphs and Personal Stories Highlight Football's Unifying Power
sports3 months ago

Algeria's AFCON Triumphs and Personal Stories Highlight Football's Unifying Power

Algeria opened their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 3-0 win over Sudan, with Riyad Mahrez scoring twice, while Côte d’Ivoire secured a 1-0 victory against Mozambique, and Cameroon beat Gabon 1-0 in their opener. Burkina Faso also won dramatically against Equatorial Guinea with two stoppage-time goals. The tournament featured notable performances, red cards, and historic moments, setting the stage for an exciting competition.

via The Guardian|
#afcon#algeria#cameroon
Macron Criticizes Algerian Officials in Diplomatic Clash
world8 months ago

Macron Criticizes Algerian Officials in Diplomatic Clash

French President Emmanuel Macron has taken a significant step in escalating tensions with Algeria by revoking visa exemptions for Algerian officials and diplomats, amid ongoing disputes over diplomatic and territorial issues, including Western Sahara and the treatment of French-Algerian citizens. The move follows Algeria's withdrawal from a visa agreement and reflects deepening diplomatic rifts between the two nations.

via politico.eu|
#algeria#diplomatic-escalation#france