Death Penalty & Wildfire Response: Amnesty International says Algeria must drop plans to expand the death penalty or resume executions after 30 years, warning that President Tebboune’s push to “reintroduce” capital punishment for arson linked to the late-August Kabylie and northeastern wildfires risks deepening human-rights harm. Climate Risk: A new study projects the world’s drylands could grow to about 40% of Earth’s land by 2100, with major ecosystem impacts and a note that rising CO2 may shift aridity patterns. Education & Language Policy: Algeria is expanding English in primary schools, making it the first foreign language taught from grade 3 and starting French alongside it in grade 4—sparking debate over the French colonial legacy. Trade & Industry Digitalization: The General Union of Algerian Traders and Artisans (UGCAA) launched “MySyndicate,” a digital platform for traders and artisans to submit concerns, proposals, and manage membership fees online. Nuclear Cooperation: Algeria’s energy minister is attending the IAEA General Conference in Vienna to advance peaceful nuclear cooperation, training, and technology transfer. Environmental Performance Snapshot: Algeria scored 42.7 points in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index, ranking 166th globally and mid-to-low among Arab states.