The Latest Breaking News from Algeria

After finding herself at the centre of a gender storm during her Olympic boxing run, Imane Khelif has now filed a lawsuit which names JK Rowling and Elon Musk. Emma Loffhagen reports

The IOC and Paris 2024 organisers have released a joint statement defending Imane Khelif's eligibility and slamming abuse hurled at her.

Imane Khelif, an Algerian boxer, wins against Italian opponent in 46 seconds at Paris Olympics amidst gender eligibility controversy.

Algeria pulls its ambassador to France after Paris throws is support behind Morocco's stalled plan to establish limited autonomy for Western Sahara. The move puts France at odds with Algiers, which backs Polisario Front separatists who are demanding full independence.

Algeria announced on Tuesday it is recalling its ambassador from France. This came after President Emmanuel Macron offered support for a plan for autonomy in the Western Sahara under Moroccan sovereignty. He described it as the "only way" to resolve the longstanding territorial dispute.

France's support for Morocco's autonomy plan in Western Sahara shifts dynamics in the longstanding conflict, facing criticism from Algeria and the Polisari...

In a marked departure from its historical position, France moved on Tuesday to recognise Morocco's sovereignty over the Western Sahara, dealing a blow to the the Algeria-backed Polisario Front, which claims it is an independent state.

A similar instance three years ago resulted in a ten-year ban for one athlete

The Israeli Olympic Committee said its judo team member Tohar Butbul was declared the winner of the men's 73-kilogram division bout at the Paris Games after his opponent, Algerian judoka Messaoud Dris, "removed himself from the competition". Olympic organisers said Dris failed the weigh-in for the event, which was scheduled…