Wildfires in Algeria: Algeria’s death toll from fast-moving wildfires has climbed, with officials and local reports citing at least 12 dead and dozens injured, while Jijel province remains the hardest hit as rescue teams search for missing people and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb visits affected areas. National Mourning: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune orders three days of mourning, with flags at half-mast and cancellations of national celebrations and sporting events. Sports—Karate in Algiers: Zimbabwe’s next-gen karatekas are set for the African Karate Championships in Algiers (Sept 6–13), using the event as a high-level learning push toward future medals. Sports—Volleyball: Algeria will face Senegal in the African Women’s Volleyball Championship knockout stage, as the tournament moves into Round of 16 matches in Nairobi. Culture—MoMA Africa show: MoMA announces a major 2027 exhibition on post-colonial African modernism and “emancipatory art,” featuring works tied to festivals across Algeria and the continent. Football—Algerian winger transfer talk: OGC Nice are reported to be close to signing Algeria international Mohamed Amoura on loan from Wolfsburg, with a possible €20m option. Language & arts: This week’s Arabic “Talib” spotlight explores how the word for “student” travels from education into music and everyday life.