Algeria-Spain Energy Talks: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune met Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez in Germany, agreeing to deepen cooperation on energy, trade, and migration, with a push to broaden beyond gas into renewables and to revive the Algeria-EU Association Council. Diplomatic Friction: Tebboune’s Berlin trip produced mostly non-binding deals and he again sidestepped questions on jailed French journalist Christophe Gleizes, despite calls for his release. Regional Energy Deal: West African leaders backed the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic gas pipeline, a 6,000km project meant to boost regional exports and link into Europe via Spain. Women’s Football in Algeria: Zambia’s Copper Queens captain Barbra Banda and striker Ochumba Oseke arrived in Algiers for Algeria’s pre-WAFCON camp, after a 1-1 friendly draw in Blida. Education Push: A Japan-funded mobile learning initiative launched in Nigeria will train teachers and school leaders across Algeria and other African countries, with a focus on empowering female educators. Public Safety: Police said an air conditioner sparked a deadly fire at an Algerian orphanage in Mohammadia, killing 11 children and injuring more than 20. Travel Update: Vietnam’s 2026 visa-free list includes Algeria, while Oman also offers 14-day visa-free entry to Algerians.