Crowd shouts 'Long live Algeria' during Macron's visit

The visiting French President could be seen waving at onlookers in Algeria's Oran city even as the slogan-shouting group continued with its protest.

Macron's trip follows months of tensions between Paris and the North African country, which earlier this year marked six decades of independence following 132 years of French rule. (AFP)

A crowd has shouted slogans hailing Algeria during a visit by France's Emmanuel Macron to a city in the former French colony. A video of the incident shows a group of people shouting "long live Algeria" while the French President — surrounded by security personnel — was on a crowded street in the northwestern city of Oran.  Macron could be seen waving at onlookers even as the slogan-shouting group continued with its protest. Macron then got into his car parked on the roadside. He was on a three-day trip to the North African country that ended on Saturday. The visit came less than two months after Algeria marked six decades of independence following 132 years of French rule and a devastating eight-year war. Ties between Paris and Algiers have seen repeated crises over the years. They had been particularly frosty since last year when Macron questioned Algeria's existence as a nation before the French occupation and accused the government of fomenting "hatred towards France". Algeria withdrew its ambassador in response and banned French military aircraft from its airspace. Diplomatic relations have since resumed, along with overflights to French army bases in sub-Saharan Africa. READ MORE: Macron's remarks in Algeria 'unacceptable'

French President Emmanuel Macron was met by protests while visiting Oran, Algeria.

Crowds chanted "Long live Algeria" at Macron as his bodyguards rushed to get him into the vehicle. According to the French press, Macron cut his visit short and left the city pic.twitter.com/SCFpimPEtL

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'History can't be written with lies' On Saturday, France and Algeria signed a declaration for "renewed partnership" at the end of Macron's visit. Macron and Algerian President Abdelmajid Tebboune signed the declaration in the capital Algiers for a "new, irreversible dynamic of progress" in relations between the two countries, state news agency APS reported. The two leaders also signed five other agreements pertaining to different fields. But the French President's visit was not universally welcomed by Algerians. "History can't be written with lies...like the one that Algeria was created by France," read an editorial in the French-language Le Soir newspaper. "We expected Macron to erase this gross untruth during this visit," it said, criticising him for a "lack of courage...to recognise his own faults and those of his country". READ MORE: Macron calls for 'truth and recognition' of past to mend Algeria ties Source: TRTWorld and agencies

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Super Bowl champ Andrew Whitworth gives advice to NFL rookies on how to have a long career

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Andrew Whitworth put together a long NFL career before calling it quits following the Los Angeles Rams’ Super Bowl victory over the Cincinnati Bengals back in February.

Whitworth played 16 years in the NFL from 2006 to 2021 for both the Rams and Bengals. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and two-time All-Pro.

On Sunday, he was at the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors 50th Anniversary Celebration at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. He offered some advice on how the fresh crop of rookies can put together a career like his.

Andrew Whitworth attends the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors 50th Anniversary Celebration at SoFi Stadium on Aug. 7, 2022, in Inglewood, California. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

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"I really think just realizing it’s going to come down to discipline and consistency," Whitworth told Fox News Digital ahead of the ceremony. "I think for me as a young player, I had a close friend who used to always tell me, ‘You’ll be greater later,’ and I think that was kind of my mantra for a long time early in my career because it was about what is the time I am willing to give up now while I’m young and I have the energy to day in and day out chase my grind and chase all the things I want to be. And just realize I can celebrate it, live it and enjoy it all one day if I put in the time now. I think just keeping that mantra, you’ll be greater later down the road. Put in the time now."

Andrew Whitworth of the Los Angeles Rams holds up the Lombardi trophy after the Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Feb. 13, 2022. (Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

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Whitworth was set to receive the Visionary Award at the event.

"I think for me just my goal and ambition in the last five years just being here a part of LA is to get myself involved in the community and find a way I can be a part of helping people’s lives be better," he said.

The 40-year-old former offensive lineman not only ended his season with a Super Bowl ring but also took home the Walter Payton Man of the Year award.

Andrew Whitworth of the Los Angeles Rams celebrates following Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on Feb. 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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The next step in his career is the broadcast booth. Whitworth is set to join Amazon’s Thursday Night Football broadcast crew this season.

Ryan Gaydos is the sports editor for Fox News and Fox Business. Story tips can be sent to Ryan.Gaydos@fox.com.

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