The fire brigade is making progress as the Algerians pray for those who have lost

Firefighters in Algeria are finally making progress in their fight against fires that have ravaged northern parts of the country. The rescue service says most of the forest fires in the worst-affected region of Tizi Ouzou have been extinguished thanks to firefighters, army engineers, civilian volunteers and the help of two French firefighting planes. Powered by high winds and extreme heat, the fires have killed at least 90 people since August 9.

Also in this issue, Zambia has voted in its presidential election and voting is underway in what may be the next election of the year. It is the third consecutive distance between President Edgar Lungu and opposition candidate Hakainde Hichilema, whose results will be announced on Monday. At the same time, a judge in Lusaka ordered the complete restoration of Internet access after extensive restrictions were placed on social media.

Finally, two Tunisian athletes shocked their nation when they won medals at the Tokyo Olympics. Ahmed Hafnaoui, who won gold in swimming, and Mohamed Jendoubi, who won silver in taekwondo, both symbolize a generation of athletes who managed despite training in a country with very small investments in high-level sports.

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