What are the latest news in Algeria?
- Deadly Wildfires and National Mourning: Severe wildfires swept across northeastern Algeria (notably in Jijel, Béjaïa, Skikda, and Tizi Ouzou), fueled by an intense regional heat wave. At least 12 people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared three days of national mourning, while the military and civil protection units deployed heavy aerial and ground resources to extinguish remaining blazes.- Anadolu Ajansı+ 2———
- Diplomacy & Regional Affairs: Algeria held high-level diplomatic discussions, including receiving the Prime Minister of Niger to strengthen bilateral and regional security ties. International messages of solidarity and condolences have poured in from neighboring nations and regional bodies in response to the recent fires.- www.aps.dz+ 1———
- Economic Measures & Social Policy: The government reiterated plans to gradually increase public salaries, retirement pensions, and the minimum guaranteed wage in an effort to cushion citizens against inflation without destabilizing macroeconomic balances. Additionally, large tenders were recently finalized for strategic wheat imports to secure national reserves.- www.aps.dz+ 1———
- Sports & Culture: The Algerian women’s national football team reached the semi-finals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), securing historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup. Meanwhile, the national men’s team is undergoing management restructuring following changes in coaching staff. -Arab News——–