Africa Day Diplomacy: Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf used Africa Day to reaffirm Algeria’s push for stronger African unity, sovereignty and economic integration, highlighting expanded embassies across Africa and Air Algérie’s growing routes. Hirak and Elections: Algeria’s independent election authority barred several former Hirak activists from standing in the 2 July parliamentary elections, renewing debate about political inclusion even for those who shifted from street protest to party politics. Hajj in Heat: Algerian pilgrims were among thousands leaving Makkah after completing Hajj amid extreme temperatures, as Saudi authorities deployed extra medical staff and heat-mitigation measures. World Cup Culture Link: With Algeria set to face Austria in Kansas City during the 2026 World Cup, coverage also spotlights how the tournament is turning host cities into cultural hubs—food, fan zones and community events beyond stadiums. Desertification Debate: A new discussion on desertification challenges how the Sahara’s advance is framed by international bodies, calling out the politics behind “solving” drylands. Literature & Identity: A novel spotlight, “Hamouda’s Final Days,” explores memory loss and displacement through a Tunisian literary lens, echoing wider themes of belonging and social change.