Baku:President Ilham Aliyev has extended his congratulations to his Algerian counterpart, highlighting the strong traditional ties of friendship and brotherhood between Azerbaijan and Algeria. President Aliyev expressed satisfaction with the current level of these relations.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, President Aliyev's message underscores the importance of the bilateral relationship and the ongoing collaboration between the two nations.

In other events, the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics marks a historic first for Africa as it opens its doors to young athletes from around the world. Meanwhile, Europe faces another wave of protests as citizens express grievances on various issues.

In sports, Silva's late equalizer halted Bayern Munich's victory in the Bundesliga Klassiker. On the political front, the UK Prime Minister has shown openness to apologizing for slavery but has rejected the idea of financial reparations.