Algiers | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this evening arrived in Algiers, Algeria for military and bilateral meetings. Gen Kainerugaba, who is accompanied by top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence …
Read More »Algerians order 800 tons of Ugandan Coffee, complain of hurdles with securing milk
Museveni, Algerian minister discuss coffee, milk export Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and the Algerian Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Youcef Cherfa have held a meeting in which they discussed Uganda’s coffee and milk export. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the …
Read More »Crested Cranes set to play friendlies with Algeria
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three weeks after securing back-to-back wins against DR Congo, Uganda’s Senior Women’s National Football Team, the Crested Cranes, has arranged two additional friendly games, against Algeria. Uganda will face Algeria on November 27 and 30, with both matches taking place in Algeria. The friendlies add …
Read More »Full list of Ugandan students who have received Algerian scholarships for 2024-2025
Kampala, Uganda | SARAH KYOBE | State Minister for Higher Education Dr Chrysostom Muyingo Tuesday flagged off close to 100 Ugandan students who are travelling to Algiers after winning themselves scholarships from the Algerian Government. Algerian Scholarships were given to 97 out of 100 students in a variety of undergraduate fields …
Read More »Algeria’s Tebboune sworn in as president for 2nd term
ALGIERS, Algeria | Xinhua | Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday after securing 84 percent of the vote in the presidential elections held earlier. In his address following the swearing-in ceremony, Tebboune expressed gratitude to the Algerian people for their trust, announcing plans …
Read More »Algeria go top of World Cup qualifying group after stealing 2-1 win at Namboole
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It was a tough night for Uganda’s soccer fans as Algeria secured a 2-1 win against the Uganda Cranes in the fourth group match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Ugandan side had high hopes after their Friday win against Botswana, aiming …
Read More »🔴 LIVE: Uganda Cranes vs Algeria at Namboole
Group G Uganda 🇺🇬 1⃣🇺 Algeria 🇩🇿 2⃣ Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Travis Mutyaba struck early to give the Uganda Cranes a dream start to their World Cup qualifier against Algeria at Mandela National Stadium. Mutyaba struck in the 11th, to secure a first half lead for the hosts before …
Read More »Algeria expresses solidarity with Sudan amidst political turmoil
ALGIERS, ALGERIA | Xinhua | Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday reiterated his country’s unwavering support for Sudan. Tebboune made the remarks at a joint press conference in Algiers with visiting Chairman of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan. The president emphasized Algeria’s commitment to “stand alongside the Sudanese …
Read More »Algeria, Sierra Leone committed to strengthening peace initiatives
ALGIERS, ALGERIA | Xinhua | Algeria and Sierra Leone affirmed on Wednesday their commitment to closely collaborate in upholding international peace and security in accordance with the UN Charter and international law. In a joint press conference with visiting Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune …
Read More »Algeria’s Envoy Promises Scholarship To Ugandans
Kampala, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | Algeria’s New Ambassador to Uganda, Mohamed Khelifi says his country is committed to strengthening and consolidating bilateral relationships with Uganda. He lists among the priorities the increase in the number of scholarships to Uganda students. Mohamed on Saturday night while officiating at the Algeria Uganda Alumni …
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