Léa Racha Malek claimed gold for the host nation in the women’s individual épée event after overcoming Egypt’s Ahd Nasr.

A closely fought final saw Malek emerge as a 15-13 winner to finish top of the standings.

Her team-mate Sonia Zeboudj replicated the achievement in the women’s foil final, as she clinched a narrow 15-14 win over Egypt’s Mariam Sedky.

While Egypt were forced to settle for silver in the two women’s events, they celebrated gold in the men’s sabre competition.

Adham Moataz eased to a 15-4 victory over Tunisian rival Amenallah Hmissi in the gold medal match.

Places in the Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games were on the line in the women’s beach volleyball semi-finals.

Rwanda sealed a place at the Games after their pairing Valentine Munezero and Penelope Musabyimana overcame Egyptian opposition in the last four.

The duo emerged as 21-15, 21-17 winners of their match.

They will face the challenge of Mozambique in their final, with their team having clinched a Youth Olympic Games place by winning a semi-final against hosts Algeria 21-13, 21-7.

Ghana advanced to the men’s final by beating Algeria 21-18, 17-21, 15-13.

They will meet Mozambique, who were 21-14, 21-2 winners against Gambia.

Egypt triumphed in the women’s volleyball final by winning 25-22, 25-21, 24-26, 25-23 against Cameroon.