Algeria Wildfires & Heat Emergency: Algeria is still reeling from deadly forest fires and extreme temperatures, with reports of evacuations, dozens of casualties, and major damage to homes and hospitals as authorities step up firefighting and investigations. Tunisia Protests Over Blackouts: In neighboring Tunisia, protests erupted across several cities after power and water cuts worsened during a 50C heatwave, with residents and hospitals reporting growing health impacts. Algeria–Mali Rapprochement: Algeria and Mali have moved to normalize relations after a 15-month diplomatic chill, easing tensions that included ambassador withdrawals and security coordination pauses. Women’s Football Focus (WAFCON 2026): WAFCON 2026 is set to kick off in Morocco with Algeria among the 16 teams, while Copper Queens captain Barbara Banda says Zambia’s campaign will honor late coach Bruce Mwape. CAF & African Football Governance: CAF president Patrice Motsepe says Nigeria will host the CAF General Assembly in Abuja in November, underscoring Africa’s growing role in football decision-making. Global Sports Aftermath: The 2026 World Cup’s retirements and rule changes continue to dominate headlines, including high-profile international exits and debate over FIFA’s tournament reforms.