The Algerian Minister of Communication warns of the impact of sports media.

In recent statements, Algerian Minister of Communication Mohamed Laqab highlighted the significant challenges faced by Algerian national security due to irresponsible sports news coverage by the media. He pointed out an incident where the broadcasting of false information nearly strained relations between Algeria and Mauritania, as well as a previous incident with Tunisia in 2004, which almost led to an international crisis. Laqab emphasized the importance of the role played by sports media in influencing international and political relations and the necessity for them to demonstrate responsibility and accuracy in event coverage to avoid harming the country’s national and diplomatic interests. These statements underscore the security and diplomatic challenges associated with sports event coverage and call for greater caution and vigilance by the media when dealing with diplomatically sensitive subjects.