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Dozens killed in Algeria wildfires

Dozens of people have been killed in wildfires in Algeria, with the forested mountains of the Kabylie region the worst-hit area.

We bring you an update from Algeria, where wildfires have killed dozens of people, including at least 25 soldiers trying to contain the flames. The worst of the destruction has taken place in the Kabylie region, with officials blaming arsonists for starting many of the fires.

Plus, a report from Zambia on the eve of the country’s general election. With economic concerns dominating many voters’ thoughts ahead of the poll, what do young Zambians make of the electoral landscape?

And a BBC investigation has found evidence of suspected war crimes committed by mercenaries from the Russian company Wagner Group in Libya.

(Photo: Smoke rises from a wildfire in Algeria’s Kabylie region; Credit: Getty Images)

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