**Djibouti President Extends Condolences to Algeria Over Deadly Fires**
*Djibouti, 29 August 2026* – President Ismail Omar Guelleh of Djibouti sent a formal message of condolence to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday, expressing sympathy for the victims of the severe wildfires that have been affecting the north‑east of Algeria for several days.
In the telegram, President Guelleh conveyed “deeply saddened condolences” and offered “compassion and solidarity” to both the Algerian president and the Algerian people. He wrote that “the people and the government join me in expressing their sympathy to the sister nation of Algeria in this difficult trial.” The Djiboutian head of state also expressed hope that Algeria would “quickly overcome this tragedy” and prayed that “the Almighty God spare the sister nation from a recurrence of such traumatic disasters.”
The fires in Algeria have resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, according to local reports, though exact casualty figures have not been confirmed. President Guelleh’s message underscores the diplomatic ties between the two neighboring countries amid the ongoing emergency.
Article and image source: adi.dj
