Heat & Wildfires: Algeria is in the middle of a severe summer heat wave, with meteorological alerts across northern, high-plateau and Saharan wilayas and shade temperatures reported up to 49°C, while dozens of fires are active in places like Annaba, Skikda, Béjaïa, Constantine, Tizi Ouzou and Tlemcen—heat and fire risk are compounding in the same regions. WAFCON Opener: Algeria kicked off the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Senegal in Rabat, scoring via a VAR-confirmed penalty and a late finish, setting up the next group match against Kenya. South Africa eVisa List: South Africa expanded its eVisa eligibility to a selected set of nationalities, and Algeria is on the list—good news for Algerian travelers planning trips without embassy visits. Ceuta Crossing Tragedy: Migrants attempting to swim to Spain’s Ceuta from Morocco have left at least four dead and 20+ missing, with reception facilities in Ceuta reported as overcrowded. Algerian Air Route Reality Check: A report on Nigeria’s air travel market argues Air Algérie is not a true substitute for Royal Air Maroc on the Lagos/Abuja routes, citing far smaller frequency and connectivity. Tourism Angle: A travel profile highlights Crystal Antosh, a booking-focused agent living in Egypt, offering a practical look at how tourists can plan smoother trips.