Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed spoke by phone with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune following a tragic bus accident in Boumerdès, Algeria. The accident, occurring on July 31, 2026, resulted in at least 27 fatalities and 39 injuries. During the call, President Saïed expressed his sincere condolences to President Tebboune and the Algerian people. The Tunisian presidency released a statement detailing the conversation. Saïed also reaffirmed the strong and historic ties between Tunisia and Algeria. This gesture underlines the close relationship between the two North African nations during a time of national mourning for Algeria. The accident is considered a major tragedy, prompting expressions of sympathy from regional leaders.