AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoWildfire Crisis in NE Algeria: Algeria is assessing the aftermath of deadly wildfires in the north-east, with officials reporting at least 12 deaths and dozens injured across Jijel, Béjaïa and Tizi Ouzou. Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud said 54 people were hurt, including six in critical condition, as Civil Protection recorded 159 vegetation fires nationwide, with many still burning. National Mourning & Disruption: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered three days of national mourning, flags at half-mast, and cancellation of national celebrations and sporting events. Tourist Safety Alert: Reports also describe families and beachgoers being evacuated as flames and smoke approached populated areas, including incidents near the coast in Jijel. Ceuta Tensions Spill Over: Separately, protests and clashes erupted in Spain’s Ceuta amid the ongoing Morocco–Ceuta border crisis, with residents tearing down a makeshift beach camp. Travel Policy Watch: South Africa announced visa-free travel for citizens of 32 African nations, including Algeria, potentially easing regional tourism and visits.
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