High Security Council: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune chaired a High Security Council meeting, underscoring Algeria’s top-level focus on national security. Wildfire Aftermath: Algeria’s parliament and officials continue responding to deadly wildfires, including a Lower House delegation inspecting losses in Jijel and condolences to affected families; Sahrawi education minister Abdelkader Taleb Omar said the entire Sahrawi people were impacted. Cabinet Moves: Mohamed Bouslimani took office as Communication Minister, while Sid Ali Khaldi became Agriculture Minister and Mohamed Hattab assumed Labor, Employment and Social Security—part of Tebboune’s partial reshuffle. Sahel Diplomacy & Defense: Algeria’s push into Niger remains in the spotlight after reports of fighter-jet support following unrest in Niamey, as Algiers seeks Sahel relevance amid shifting regional alignments. Energy Ties: Germany’s foreign minister said Berlin is seeking long-term gas contracts with Algeria to diversify supply. Football & Transfers: Feyenoord winger Anis Hadj Moussa is set to join Saudi Al-Ittihad on a four-year deal to 2030, while Algeria’s FAF plans to announce the national team’s new technical staff composition on Sept. 5. Sports Results: Algeria’s women’s volleyball team beat Uganda 3-2 in Nairobi, and Kaylia Nemour won gold in uneven bars at the Mediterranean Games in Taranto.