Crime

Franco-Algerian crisis figure ‘Doualemn’ gets 5-month suspended term The case has become a focal point in deteriorating diplomatic relations between France and Algeria.

(Morocco World News) Algerian TikTok influencer Boualem Naman, known as “Doualemn,” was sentenced to a five-month suspended prison term on Thursday by the Montpellier Criminal Court for “public provocation to commit a crime.” During a highly publicized hearing on February 24, the […]

Government & Politics

Algeria lashes out at France after failed deportation of TikTok influencer Algeria’s defiant rejection of France’s complaints reveals a regime desperately trying to deflect attention from its diplomatic failures by blaming 'far-right' French officials.

(Morocco World News) In a combative response that further strains diplomatic relations, Algeria rejected French accusations of “escalation” and “humiliation” on Saturday, January 11, after refusing to accept a deported Algerian social media influencer. The latest diplomatic row erupted when Algerian authorities […]

Internet

France arrests second Algerian TikToker over terror threats After openly threatening supporters of anti-Algerian regime protesters in France, two TikTok influencers with large followings were arrested in separate raids Friday.

(Morocco World News) French authorities have arrested two Algerian social media influencers on Friday, for allegedly making terrorist threats and inciting violence through TikTok videos. The second arrest came just hours after the first one, as announced by French Interior Minister Bruno […]