US delegation from Lawrence and Kansas City begins official visit to Algeria

A delegation of approximately forty visitors from Lawrence and Kansas City arrived in Algiers on Monday morning at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Led by Lawrence Mayor Amber Sellers, the group was greeted by the President's communications advisor, Kamel Sidi Saïd, and Minister of Sports, Walid Sadi. The visit serves as a gesture of appreciation for the support shown to the Algerian national football team during the 2026 World Cup. A key highlight of the trip will be the signing of a twinning agreement between Tipaza and a US city. The itinerary includes visits to major cultural sites such as the Casbah, the Great Mosque of Algiers, the Museum of the Army, and the Hamma Garden. The delegation will also visit the Sidi Moussa training center to watch the national team's practice sessions and travel to Ghardaïa to experience the history and culture of the M’zab valley.