AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWildfire Crisis in Algeria: Algeria is facing an unprecedented wave of deadly wildfires across several provinces, with the worst damage reported in Jijel, where forests and farmland have been largely destroyed; authorities cite 12 deaths, though locals fear the toll is higher, and President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has declared three days of mourning, promised compensation, and called for the death penalty for arsonists while lifting the moratorium on executions. Fire Risk Across the Region: A new EU map shows more than 1.2 million hectares burned across Europe and North Africa during July–August 2026, underscoring how climate-driven extremes are overwhelming prevention and response. Water and Greening Lessons: A study on China’s large-scale tree planting warns that regreening can reduce freshwater available to people and ecosystems by reshaping how water moves, a cautionary tale for drought-prone regions. Health Supply Chain Boost: Algeria’s pharmaceutical industry minister urged local firms to join WHO prequalification to meet quality and safety standards and expand access to international markets.
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