At least 27 people were killed and 39 injured after a bus travelling from Setif to Algiers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine in northern Algeria. The crash occurred on Friday in the El Karma area, about 50 kilometres from the capital, according to Health Minister Mohamed Seddik Ait Messaoudene. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune declared three days of national mourning.

Civil Protection rescue teams reached the scene at 9:40 a.m. local time after receiving the alert and transported the injured to hospital. The health minister warned that the death toll could rise because many of those injured were in critical condition. Ennahar TV reported that Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visited several patients receiving treatment at Boumerdes University Hospital.

The cause of the bus leaving the road has not yet been confirmed, and an investigation has begun. Tebboune said irresponsible drivers and others involved were “criminals and terrorists of the road,” and said strict legal action would follow once the investigation is completed. Road safety authorities cite speeding and human error by drivers as leading causes of road crashes in Algeria.

Six people have died in wildfires sweeping across several provinces of Algeria amid an ongoing heatwave, according to the country's Interior Ministry. The ministry confirmed that fires are still burning in some areas, and emergency teams have been deployed with necessary personnel and equipment to bring the situation under control.

In a statement cited by AFP from Algiers, the ministry said that a comprehensive operation has been launched across all provinces to survey and list damages, ensuring proper compensation for affected residents. The fires have spread widely in northern Algeria, where extreme heat has triggered hundreds of blazes in recent days.

The Interior Ministry’s announcement reflects growing concern over recurring wildfires in the region, which have caused multiple deaths in recent years. Authorities are focusing on damage assessment and relief coordination as firefighting efforts continue.

At least 11 people were killed and 19 others injured when a fire broke out early Thursday at a child care center in the Mohammedia district on the eastern outskirts of Algiers, Algeria’s capital. The country’s civil defense authority confirmed the casualties and said firefighters launched an immediate rescue operation after receiving the alert around 3 a.m. local time. The blaze continued for several hours as crews worked to bring it under control.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire or released the identities or ages of the victims. Rescuers managed to evacuate five children with special needs to safety. State television footage showed Prime Minister Sifi Garib visiting a hospital to check on the injured.

The incident occurred as Algeria faces an extended heatwave that has triggered nearly a thousand wildfires across the country in the past week, placing additional strain on emergency services already under pressure.

Algeria delivered a major statement ahead of the upcoming World Cup by defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in their final preparation match. The game, held just before the tournament, saw winger Anis Haj Moussa score the decisive goal in the 86th minute after a solo effort from the right flank. It was the 24-year-old’s first international goal, achieved against players from his club’s home country, as he represents Dutch side Feyenoord.

Goalkeeper Luca Zidane, son of football legend Zinedine Zidane, was instrumental in the victory, producing a flawless performance by saving all five shots on target from the Dutch. Wearing a protective mask due to a recent facial injury, his display may have settled Algeria’s debate over their first-choice goalkeeper. The Netherlands dominated the first half, but Algeria turned the tide after the break, inspired by their supporters.

Algeria will open their World Cup campaign against defending champions Argentina, with Austria and Jordan also in their group. The Netherlands, meanwhile, will play Uzbekistan in another friendly before the tournament.

Algeria is increasingly likely to join a new strategic alliance led by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Pakistan, according to the report. The development follows Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s state visit to Turkey from May 6 to 8, 2026, during which 14 new agreements were signed in defense, energy, mining, and transport. Analysts view this as part of a deepening partnership between Algiers and Ankara, rooted in centuries of historical ties and reinforced by growing economic cooperation.

The visit took place amid major geopolitical changes in the Middle East and North Africa, driven by U.S.-Israeli actions against Iran. Algeria’s energy diplomacy and its role as a top global gas exporter have strengthened its regional influence. The country’s close relations with both Turkey and Saudi Arabia are seen as key to consolidating the emerging Ankara-Riyadh axis. The alliance could reshape regional power balances and slow normalization efforts between Arab states and Israel.

Algeria and Turkey are also expanding cooperation in defense production, energy trade, and counterterrorism. Their leaders’ shared positions on multilateral reform and humanitarian diplomacy further underline a growing strategic alignment.

Algeria’s National People’s Assembly has begun formal debate on a draft bill seeking to classify French colonial rule from 1830 to 1962 as a crime. The bill, introduced during a plenary session, aims to legally recognize the colonial period as one of systematic oppression and dispossession. Speaker Brahim Boughali, who was authorized to present the bill, described it as more than a legal measure—calling it a defining moment in modern Algerian history that reaffirms national memory and moral responsibility toward the country’s martyrs.

Boughali accused France’s colonial administration of pursuing a deliberate project of destruction and occupation, seizing land from Algerians and distributing it to settlers. He argued that the colonial regime sought to erase Algerian identity, culture, and history. The bill is scheduled for a parliamentary vote on Wednesday.

The debate comes amid heightened diplomatic strain between Algeria and France, particularly over France’s support for Morocco’s autonomy plan in Western Sahara, which has deepened tensions between the two nations.

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has declared that Israel’s ongoing aggression in Gaza and the occupied territories will never erase Palestine. In a message read by Minister Abdelmalek Tacherift during an event marking the upcoming International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, Tebboune accused Israel of violating international and human rights laws through its military actions, blockade, and destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure. He called on the international community to compel Israel to respect international law, lift the blockade on Gaza, and open all border crossings for humanitarian aid. Reaffirming Algeria’s unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, Tebboune emphasized that his country will continue to back Palestinians until they regain full sovereignty and establish an independent state with Jerusalem as its capital.