Algeria Declares 3-Day Mourning After Wildfires Kill 12

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has declared a three-day national mourning period after devastating wildfires claimed the lives of 12 people. The deadly blazes erupted across the country following a severe and prolonged heatwave. Responding to the tragedy, Tebboune ordered flags to be flown at half-mast and canceled all national celebrations and sporting events. Offering his condolences to grieving families, the President stated, “We are saddened by the tragic loss of our citizens” as the nation navigates this difficult period.