AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Tragedy: Algeria’s northeast is still reeling after deadly wildfires, with the death toll now at least 73 and dozens injured as Civil Protection battles remaining blazes and searches for missing people. National Mourning: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared three days of national mourning, with flags at half-mast and official events cancelled. Fire Response Update: Authorities report 174 fires across eastern provinces over two days, with Jijel hardest hit (20 active), followed by Skikda (14) and El Tarf (10), while aerial firefighting and ground crews continue. Investigation Questions: Officials say investigations are underway into how the fires started, amid social media claims of possible human involvement. International Condolences: Qatar, the UAE, Yemen, Jordan, Türkiye, and the Sahrawi leadership sent condolences and solidarity to Algeria. Sports & Culture: In football, Algeria’s Ahmed Touba is on loan at Le Havre; Algeria’s Mohamed Amoura is linked to a late move to Nice; and Algeria hosts an African karate championships from Sept 6–13 in Algiers.
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