Death Penalty Push: Algeria’s parliament approved Penal Code amendments introducing the death penalty for intentional arson of forests/fields and for child kidnapping tied to torture, sexual assault or mutilation, as well as certain sabotage acts linked to treason, espionage or organised crime. Green Hydrogen Drive: Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 Corridor, targeting exports of 4 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually to Europe via a ~3,000 km route and setting up technical support with UNIDO. Health Cooperation: Algeria’s health ministry signed a cooperation agreement with Mauritania covering public health, prevention, hospital management, border health surveillance and expert exchanges. Air Connectivity: Hamad International Airport announced Air Algérie has resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights, starting with three weekly services and moving to daily from Oct 25. Education & Innovation: Algeria ranked third globally in education in the 2026 Global Innovation Index, while Algiers topped Africa in gigabit city rankings. Justice Reform: The Minister of Justice presented a draft Military Justice Code law to align military courts with the 2020 Constitution and recent legal updates. Football Focus: Algeria resumed training in Sidi Moussa ahead of a friendly vs Niger, with the national team leading its AFCON 2027 qualifying group.