Wildfires in Annaba: Algeria evacuated residents and transferred patients as fast-moving blazes spread near Seraidi Hospital, with the interior ministry reporting at least six deaths, over 100 people hospitalised, and more than 150 homes affected while firefighters, the army and aircraft worked to contain the fires. Environmental memory push: Algeria launched a preliminary digital map documenting sites damaged by French colonial forces, including areas hit by napalm, exposed to toxic gases and affected by nuclear radiation, aiming to preserve national memory and support future accountability. Energy finance: Afreximbank approved a $200m facility tied to Algeria’s Hassi Bir Rekaiz Phase 2a oilfield project, backing infrastructure linked to Arkad and Shoreline Power. EU methane rules softened: The EU proposed delaying methane penalty enforcement for importers until 2030, after Algeria, Nigeria and others warned current reporting requirements were too hard to meet. Sports—WAfCON prize boost: CAF confirmed higher rewards for WAfCON Morocco 2026, with champions set to receive $2m and Algeria listed among participating teams. Diplomacy & football rivalry: Analysis highlights how Morocco-Algeria rivalry over Western Sahara is increasingly shaping European policy choices.