Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigeria’s gas through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel and onward to Mediterranean export routes, with estimates of 20–30 bcm annually. Drone Training Boost: Algeria’s SKY-TEC ENGINEERING SPA received accreditation to train operators for Class 1 and Class 2 airborne drone systems, aiming to expand national skills for uses like environmental monitoring and emergency response. Renewables in the Region: A new Arab Energy Organisation report says renewable capacity across AEO member states rose about 36% in 2025 to 39.2 GW, led by solar (72.3%); hydro remains important for water-rich countries including Algeria. Climate Risk for Power Pools: A study warns climate-driven synchronization of solar low-output days could strain Africa’s regional power pools, undermining the assumption that one country’s surplus can reliably cover another’s deficit. Marine Wildlife: Divers in the Strait of Sicily captured rare underwater footage of an adult great white shark in the Mediterranean, highlighting the species’ critical status in the region. World Cup Heat & Water Rules: FIFA reversed a water-bottle ban after backlash, allowing fans to bring one sealed disposable bottle as host cities move into hotter summer conditions.