Ceuta Migration Fallout: Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez says there’s “no solid proof” Morocco orchestrated the July migrant rush into Ceuta, after a Spanish police report flagged Moroccan “total permissiveness” and border failures; he also criticized “unacceptable” Moroccan comments and revealed Spain urged King Felipe VI to visit Ceuta and Melilla. Beach Safety Numbers: Algeria’s Civil Protection reports 82,093 interventions at authorized beaches (June 1–Aug 31), saving 58,751 people and providing first aid to 19,537, with 148 drowning cases recorded. Tinariwen Tour Delayed: Desert blues band Tinariwen postponed a sold-out Canadian kickoff in Victoria after a house fire destroyed crew travel documents; the group says it’s rescheduling, not cancelling. Algeria–Germany Energy Link: Germany’s foreign minister says Berlin is seeking long-term gas deals with Algeria to diversify supply as storage levels remain low. Sahel Diplomacy Shift: Algeria signals a thaw with the Alliance of Sahel States, including ambassador returns and lifted air travel restrictions with Mali and Burkina Faso. Travel Disruption (Music): Palestinian-Algerian rapper Saint Levant pushed his North American tour to spring 2027 due to extra US visa background checks. Wildfire Context: A global look at 2026 wildfires highlights how climate, land use, governance, and inequality are driving bigger disasters.