Youcef A.

Youcef A., known as 'Zazou Youssef', is a 25-year-old Algerian influencer who gained notoriety for his provocative statements on TikTok. On February 24, 2024, he was sentenced to 18 months in prison for inciting terrorism through his videos, which included alarming calls for violence against the Algerian army. With a following of 400,000, his content had previously focused on football, but he shifted to controversial political rhetoric amid rising tensions in Algeria. His statements led to his arrest in January 2024, following reports of hate speech, and he faces a 10-year ban from France as part of his sentence.