"Algeria Unveils Africa's Largest Mosque Ahead of Ramadan"

Algeria inaugurated the world’s third-largest and Africa’s largest mosque, the Grand Mosque of Algiers, ahead of Ramadan. The mosque, featuring the world’s tallest minaret and capable of accommodating 120,000 people, was built over seven years at a cost close to $900m. However, it has faced criticism as a vanity project for former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who tried to name it after himself. The project has been marred by delays, cost overruns, and allegations of corruption, but its official opening allows it to host public prayers and events during Ramadan.