AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWorld Cup Algeria in Kansas City: Algeria’s national team has arrived in the U.S. ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with the squad set to base in Lawrence and train at Rock Chalk Park as the tournament kicks off June 11. World Cup opener focus: Argentina’s preparations continue with injury updates—Lionel Messi is improving from hamstring fatigue and could play in warm-ups, while Emiliano Martínez is expected to be fit for Argentina’s June 16 opener against Algeria. Energy & infrastructure: SONATRACH has broken ground on Algeria’s section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, linking Nigerian gas through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel and aiming for major annual export volumes to Europe. Sahara diplomacy: UN envoy Staffan de Mistura begins fresh consultations in the Tindouf camps, seeking input for a renewed political process on Western Sahara. Oil market watch: OPEC+ has agreed another July output increase, but renewed Middle East tensions and Strait of Hormuz constraints are keeping oil markets volatile. Algiers culture abroad: India’s ambassador received a ceremonial Baroud dance welcome in Laghouat, highlighting Algeria–India cultural and cooperation ties.
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