Algeria-Azerbaijan Energy Deal: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ratified a MoU with Azerbaijan to deepen oil and gas cooperation, covering upstream production, petrochemicals, LNG and even hydrogen-related projects and training. Military Health Cooperation: Algerian defence leadership visited Oman’s Medical City for Military and Security Services and the Maritime Security Centre, focusing on modern medical technologies and maritime safety systems. Industrial Water Upgrades in Algeria: Lantania won two contracts to expand industrial wastewater treatment—75 m³/day capacity at a Boumerdès cheese plant and a full refurbishment at an Oran edible-oil facility—aimed at keeping plants running while improving treatment stages. Climate & Rights in Africa: A landmark case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights on states’ duties to protect the climate system and shift away from environmentally harmful economies. Global Tech Policy Watch: London’s Metropolitan Police pushed Apple, Google and Samsung to update plans to stop stolen phones being made usable, with possible legislation looming. Mali Security Flashpoint: Mali’s junta and Russian backers launched airstrikes on Kidal after fighters linked to the FLA and JNIM drove out government forces, raising questions about the fragile northern front.