Rail & Industry: Algeria’s SNTF has launched a tender for up to 124 diesel-electric locomotives (85 firm freight units plus 25 shunters), with an option for 39 passenger locomotives—spare parts and maintenance tools included, bids due within 90 days. Energy & Trade: Algeria, Nigeria and Niger have started a new phase to complete the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, targeting 20–30 bcm/year of Nigerian gas through Niger into Algeria, after steering committee approval of the final feasibility study. Regional Energy Cooperation: The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline push underlines Sahel security and financing hurdles, but the project is framed as industrialisation and jobs for all three countries. World Cup & Algeria’s Economy Angle: A “Fan Fatigue Index” flags Algeria supporters’ toughest group-stage travel and early kickoffs, while coverage also notes Algeria’s World Cup group includes Austria and Algeria’s matches start around 2–4 a.m. local time. Climate & Risk: World Environment Day coverage reiterates the economic threat of extreme heat and the need for faster emissions cuts and adaptation. Humanitarian Shock: At least 49 people died of thirst in northern Niger after a truck broke down in the Sahara near the Algeria border, with only two survivors.