#algeria

#algeria

Luca Zidane, the son of France legend Zinedine, has been called up by Algeria for their forthcoming 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Somalia and Uganda. Born in the southern French city of Aix-en-Provence, the goalkeeper appeared for France at various youth levels but recently switched his international allegiance to Algeria. The 27-year-old is one of three goalkeepers named in Algeria coach Vladimir Petkovic's 26-man squad for the matches on 9 and 14 October.

The Beni Messous University Hospital received 38 injured people, while three deaths were recorded. Ben Aknoun Hospital also received 27 injured people, while Bab El Oued Hospital received 16.

One tragic incident marred the celebratory atmosphere at 5 July Stadium in Algiers, where a fan died after a security barrier collapse during MC Alger's league title celebration.

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Authorities in Algeria have rounded up over 1,800 migrants, leading to a record expulsion to the border with Niger, amid rising regional tensions.