Diplomacy: Algeria’s Foreign Affairs chief Ahmed Attaf co-presided with Slovakia’s Juraj Blanár over the inauguration of the Slovak Embassy in Algiers, signaling a fresh push after a 22-year diplomatic gap. Investment & Business Climate: President Tebboune chaired a meeting on activating the Single Window for investors, ordering faster digitization of investment procedures and a general census of industrial land, alongside port reorganization. Public Administration: The Interior Ministry installed Fouzia Naama as Minister Delegate in charge of Local Authorities. Energy & Trade Facilitation: Algeria’s Finance Ministry reassured foreign airlines that eligible revenue-transfer requests will be processed within 24 hours. Security & Justice: Algeria plans to reinstate the death penalty for deliberate arson after deadly wildfires, with investigations continuing. Health & Regulation: Work is underway on a digital access portal for pharmaceutical products (PAPP BOX) to strengthen market regulation and health sovereignty. Sports (Algeria in focus): Algeria’s Ibrahim Maza earned a Ballon d’Or Kopa Trophy nomination, while Algerian karatekas were named for the African Championships in Algiers. Regional/Global: Algeria joined CIFTIS 2026 in Beijing via a virtual tourism pavilion to boost international visibility.