Algeria’s New Football Era: The Algerian Football Federation has named Brahim Hemdani as head coach of the senior national team, replacing Vladimir Petkovic after Algeria’s World Cup exit to Switzerland (2-0). Hemdani, 48, comes off a historic Mediterranean Games U21 gold run and will be backed by Antar Yahia and Moussa Saib. Transfer Drama in Europe: Feyenoord’s Algerian forward Anis Hadj Moussa is at the center of a Saudi Pro League push from Ittihad, with reports of a €37m offer—while coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst says a move is “not on the table,” and Hadj Moussa sat out the NEC match amid the stand-off. Wildfire Crisis at Home: Algerian firefighters are still battling deadly wildfires across provinces including Sétif, Guelma and hardest-hit Jijel, where forests have been devastated; President Tebboune says arsonists should face the death penalty. Tourism & Travel Context: For visitors planning trips, note that Algeria-linked travel disruptions are also in the wider region—while airlines and routes keep shifting, the biggest immediate on-the-ground story remains the wildfire emergency. Sports Tourism Spark: The Salalah International Cycling Tour in Oman kicks off in Dhofar with riders from 28 countries, including Algeria, running Sept 6–9 and spotlighting the region’s natural and cultural sights.