AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTragedy in Algiers: A fire at a child welfare orphanage in Mohammadia, on the outskirts of Algiers, has killed at least 11 people, including children, and injured 19 others, with civil defence saying the cause is still unknown and investigations are underway. Heatwave pressure: The blaze comes as Algeria battles a severe heatwave that has triggered nearly 1,000 fires in a week, stretching emergency services across the north. Wildfire fatality: Earlier reports said wildfires linked to the heatwave killed a 59-year-old municipal worker while helping firefighting efforts in Setif. World Cup fallout: Algeria-related football chatter continues around controversial officiating and VAR calls at the 2026 World Cup, adding to public anger over refereeing decisions. Western Sahara film boycott: Sahrawi activists renewed calls to boycott Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” after it was filmed in occupied Western Sahara, arguing it legitimizes Morocco’s control while journalists face repression.
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