Energy & Power Under Heat Stress: Algeria set a new electricity-demand record during the brutal heat wave, with Sonelgaz reporting a peak of 21,378 MW (July 13), as humidity and air-conditioning push the grid to new highs. Wildfire Response: Civil Protection says Algeria is fighting 19 active wildfires across 10 provinces, after 139 fires were reported since Tuesday; military aircraft are supporting water drops and electricity was fully restored in 16 provinces hit by a blackout. Mining & Ports: Annaba’s phosphate port expansion is accelerating, with the workforce set to double and new equipment deployed to finish by 1Q27, supporting deeper-quay exports tied to the Integrated Phosphate Project. Rail Infrastructure: The AfDB approved $878.09m for the Laghouat–Ghardaïa–El Meniaa railway phase, aiming to cut transport costs and boost agro-industry and mining output along the Trans-Saharan corridor. Energy Trade & Regional Industry: Algeria’s push to retain value from oil and gas aligns with the upcoming APPO NOC-CEO Forum in Cape Town (Oct 12) focused on regional refining, gas markets, and cross-border petroleum trade. Agritech & Health Research: An Algerian-led review highlights traditional diabetes plants (gymnema, white mulberry, red ginseng, pomegranate) but notes most findings still rely on cell/animal studies, with clinical evidence lacking. Diplomacy With Mali: Algeria reopened airspace to Mali and returned its ambassador after a 15-month standoff, signaling a quiet reset in Sahel relations.