Tag: Oran
A major Marseille drug trafficker arrested near Oran
He was one of the biggest drug traffickers in France, but especially in Marseille. Franco-Algerian Mohamed Djeha was arrested on Thursday June 15, near Oran, Algeria. His arrest was a…
in Oran, the roundabouts of hope for African migrants
In the city center of Oran, dozens of African migrants, who arrived in Algeria after long journeys, walk the Palais d’Or and Canastel roundabouts daily. They hope to find work,…
in Oran, Cameroonians reassured by the welcome of Algerian supporters
After a year 2002 where the tension was at its peak between Algeria and Cameroon, the Indomitable Lions feared their arrival in Oran to compete in the CHAN. From our…
despite the difficulties of their country, six Lebanese sportsmen in Oran
While Lebanon is going through an unprecedented economic crisis, six Lebanese porters traveled to Oran for the Mediterranean Games. The fencer Rita Abou Jaoudé testifies to the conditions of sports…
“The Marseille corniche is exactly that of Oran”
It hosts one of the largest Algerian communities in France. Often nicknamed the 59th wilaya of Algeria, Marseille is a buffer zone with its neighbor to the south. These old…
French fencing sharpens its weapons in Oran
In Tokyo, French fencers distinguished themselves with two Olympic titles in epee and foil. Two years from Paris 2024, Hugues Obry, epee coach with the men, tells us about this…
almost a “mini-world championship” of road cycling in Oran
The men’s road cycling race took place this Saturday, July 2 in Oran over a course of approximately 150 kilometers. France monopolized the podium. Paul Penhoët won the race ahead…
Oran, hated by Albert Camus, city of the heart of Kamel Daoud
Algerian writer Kamel Daoud spends most of his time in the city of Oran. The author of Meursault, counter-investigationwho chronicled the political and social life of his country, in love…
Popular success of the Mediterranean Games of Oran 2022
Wednesday, June 29, the fourth day of the Mediterranean Games in Oran, the public is still there and the city vibrates to the rhythm of sport, to the delight of…
Oran, theater of the 2022 Mediterranean Games
The 2022 Mediterranean Games take place in Oran, Algeria, from June 25 to July 5. They bring together nearly 3,400 athletes from 26 National Olympic Committees. A challenge for Algeria…