As of Monday, November 9, a delegation of roughly forty residents from the U.S. cities of Lawrence, Kansas City and El Kader arrived in Algeria at the invitation of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The two larger cities had previously given a warm reception to the national football team and its fans during the most recent World Cup. The visit continues the cultural exchange begun with those earlier welcomes. El Kader is also part of the delegation’s itinerary, though details about its role were not provided.