AGP Executive Report

Death Penalty & Justice: Algeria’s Justice Minister Lotfi Boudjemaa told the Council of the Nation that the death penalty activation for deliberate forest fires and child abduction is meant to protect lives and property, while stressing Algeria’s sovereignty and human-rights commitments. Energy Deals: In Oran, ALNAFT and Vietnam’s Petrovietnam signed two 12-month study agreements to assess ways to boost hydrocarbon recovery at the Bir Issa and Rhourde El Baguel fields in the Berkine region. Telecom Connectivity: Algeria and Niger officially launched the Trans-Saharan fiber optic backbone linking In Guezzam to Arlit-Agadez, designed for up to 100Gbps and scalable capacity growth. Energy Conference: NAPEC 2026 resumed in Oran, focusing on energy mix, supply security, hydrogen and new technologies, with hundreds of exhibitors and speakers. Regional Sports: Algeria plays Niger in a friendly in Tizi Ouzou at 18:00 Algiers time, with several squad absences expected. Education & Culture: The arts and heritage higher-education system enters a new phase after full integration into the national university framework, with students managed via the PROGRES platform. Food Security Prep: Algeria and Spain signed two red-meat cooperation agreements ahead of Ramadan 2027 to support supply and logistics.

Football & Transfers: Riyad Mahrez has arrived in Doha to complete his free-transfer move to Al Shamal, with a medical at Aspetar before signing until the end of the season, replacing the injured Mohamed Rabie Hrimat and boosting Al Shamal’s title push and AFC Champions League bid. Sports Update: Kaizer Chiefs face an injury scare over Luke Baartman ahead of their return to the Betway Premiership after he limped off with a thigh issue during South Africa U23’s friendly draw with Algeria. Energy Diplomacy: Algeria’s hydrocarbons push continues as Minister Mohamed Arkab receives Senegal’s energy chief and APPO SG Farid Ghazali in Algiers, underscoring regional coordination among producers. Sahara Talks: A UN report says negotiations on Western Sahara are shifting toward transitional modalities, with Morocco’s autonomy plan as the basis, while Algeria’s position remains a key point of contention. Regional Economy: Algeria’s participation in Benin’s Cotonou Deal Room highlights a drive for real investment partnerships across sectors, even as closed borders in West Africa threaten South-South trade ambitions. Oil Markets: OPEC+ is keeping November output steady at 31.01 million bpd, with Algeria among the countries maintaining targets amid supply risks.

Algeria-UAE Rift: Algeria has severed diplomatic ties with the United Arab Emirates after months of escalating tensions, citing “hostile actions” and giving Abu Dhabi 48 hours to comply. Regional Diplomacy: UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ Western Sahara report points to Morocco’s autonomy plan as the “most feasible outcome,” urging good-faith talks under Resolution 2797. Energy & Trade: Algeria is pushing its Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as a regional energy-hub project, with work on the Aoulef section in Adrar already underway. Agriculture Policy: President Tebboune ordered a special Council of Ministers session dedicated to the agricultural sector, with experts linking it to recent gains in organization, digitization and investment. Security & Economy: Algeria’s Cotonou “deal room” push highlights ambitions for West African partnerships even as closed borders—especially in the Niger-Benin corridor—remain a major obstacle. Labor Mobility: Algeria’s labor minister is set to join the Doha Dialogue on labor mobility in Tanzania, aiming to expand fair, safe pathways for workers.

Energy Markets: OPEC+ kept November oil output quotas unchanged, with Algeria among the seven core producers, as Brent stays above $100 amid Iran-related supply risks; the group will review again on Nov. 1. Hydrocarbons & Power: Algeria and Senegal agreed to deepen cooperation across oil, gas, training, and electricity, with Sonatrach and Petrosen at the center of new partnership ideas. Western Sahara Diplomacy: President Tebboune reiterated Algeria’s steadfast support for Sahrawi self-determination, saying the final decision rests with the Sahrawi people. Security & Justice: Police in Adrar arrested five suspects after seizing 157.84g of cocaine and over 8.1 million dinars, with cases referred to judicial authorities. Economy & Budget: Tebboune’s Council of Ministers approved the 2027 finance bill framework, including wage increases and a pledge of zero new taxes affecting purchasing power. Sports (Algiers): Algeria’s national team trained at Sidi Moussa ahead of a friendly vs Niger in Tizi-Ouzou.

Energy Markets: OPEC+ kept oil output targets unchanged for November for a second straight month, with Algeria among the seven core producers confirming September-required levels; the group will review again on Nov. 1 as Middle East disruptions keep actual production below quotas. Politics & Governance: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune urged youth to run for municipal and wilaya council elections on Nov. 28, saying local governance needs stronger citizen and youth participation and highlighting state support for young candidates. Economy & Social Policy: Tebboune said Algeria’s growth is projected at 4.01–4.02% annually, reaffirmed wage increases by 2027, and reported wildfire victim compensation nearing 1,200 billion centimes. Regional Diplomacy: Algeria’s positions drew major international attention after Tebboune’s media briefing, including his remarks on Sahel developments and Algeria’s role in regional peace. Africa Development: Leaders in Egypt’s Alamein pushed self-reliance and joint action, with plans for the Alamein Investment Platform by Feb. 2027 to help close AUDA-NEPAD funding gaps. Sports: Algeria’s U-23 held South Africa to a tough draw in a second friendly as both sides prepare for upcoming qualifiers.

Energy & Diplomacy: Algeria’s Sonelgaz signed memorandums with Senegal’s Senelec in Algiers to deepen power and gas cooperation, with Algeria offering expertise across the energy value chain. Economic Policy: President Tebboune rejected an IMF forecast projecting a sharp fall in Algeria’s foreign exchange reserves, saying the focus is on sovereignty through higher non-hydrocarbon revenues. Regional Security: Tebboune said Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger in late August to help thwart a “coup attempt,” after parties “went too far.” Education & Jobs: Algeria opened cross-wilaya recruitment for physical education and sports teachers to address shortages. Food Prices: Algeria capped potato prices at 90 dinars/kg retail and 80 dinars/kg wholesale to regulate supplies. Sports & Culture: The 19th Algiers International Grand Prix kicked off, while Algeria’s Kaylia Nemour posted 15.050 on balance beam ahead of the Rotterdam Worlds. Migration Watch: A report revisits how Ceuta became a migration flashpoint, with tens of thousands arriving in a surge.

NEPAD & African integration: Algeria’s President Tebboune, via Council of the Nation speaker Azouz Nasri, told the AUDA-NEPAD founding states summit in Egypt that Africa’s “belonging” is a steadfast strategic choice, urging a shift from planning to execution. Regional security: Tebboune says Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger in late August to help thwart a “coup attempt,” after the prime minister returned home just before the mutiny. Energy expansion: Sonelgaz signed two MoUs with Senegal’s Senelec to transfer know-how and support electricity and gas infrastructure, feeding debate over Algeria’s West Africa energy footprint. SoutH2 & investment diplomacy: Algeria’s role and the SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor featured around the El Alamein Africa Business Forum, with Egypt pitching a new platform for turning dialogue into deals. Tourism push: Algeria’s tourism ministry plans a digital platform to promote Algerian tourism through Italy’s “My Temple Art” portal. Sports (Algeria-linked): Algeria’s U23 were set to face South Africa in a friendly; meanwhile, Riyad Mahrez is reportedly nearing a move to Qatar’s Al-Shamal.

Death Penalty Update: Algeria’s lawmakers passed a bill reintroducing the death penalty for arson after this summer’s deadly wildfires, with Tebboune warning those behind the blazes would face the harshest punishment. Crime Crackdown in Algiers: Algeria’s National Security (DGSN) says it dismantled a cross-border psychotropic trafficking and money-laundering network, arresting 11 people and seizing nearly 2m pregabalin capsules, cash worth billions of centimes, vehicles and motorcycles. Green Hydrogen Push (SoutH2): Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany advanced the Southern Hydrogen Corridor, endorsing the Algiers Ministerial Declaration and signing an implementation framework to move from politics to technical delivery. Railway to the Deep South: Public Works Minister Abdelkader Djellaoui coordinated preparations to start the El Meniaa–Tamanrasset rail segment, aiming to connect Algiers to Tamanrasset and reduce isolation of southern provinces. Environment & Green Dam: Arab environment ministers in Cairo adopted a resolution praising Algeria’s Green Dam efforts against desertification. Health Focus: Algeria extended breast cancer prevention screening for older women, urging stronger early detection. Diplomacy: Algeria condemned an attack on a power distribution station in Medina, calling it a violation of international law.

SoutH2 Hydrogen Corridor: Algeria wrapped up the second ministerial meeting in Algiers with Austria, Germany, Italy and Tunisia, signing a joint declaration to push green hydrogen and Euro-Mediterranean cooperation. Energy Diplomacy: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met Germany’s Frank Witzel to boost bilateral oil and gas ties, including low-carbon tech, green ammonia and training. Environment & Climate: The Arab Ministers Responsible for the Environment adopted a resolution praising Algeria’s Green Dam project, urging review and Arab-level generalization. Security Statement: Algeria strongly condemned an attack on an electricity distribution station in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah, calling it a violation of international law. Justice Reform: Algeria’s parliament passed penal code changes extending the death penalty to forest arsonists and child kidnappings involving torture/assault/mutilation. Transport & Travel: Air Algérie resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights via Hamad International Airport, with plans to increase to daily from Oct. 25. Education: Mohamed Boudiaf University in M’Sila upgraded its medical annex to a Faculty of Medicine. Sports (Regional): South Africa’s U23s beat Algeria 3-1 in a friendly as preparations continue for AFCON 2027.

Aviation & Connectivity: Hamad International Airport says Air Algerie has resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights after a roughly seven-month suspension, with the route set to grow from three weekly services to daily from Oct 25. Justice & Public Safety: Algeria’s lower house approved Penal Code amendments expanding the death penalty for intentional forest/field arson and for child kidnapping tied to torture, sexual assault or mutilation, with rights groups warning of irreversible judicial error. Energy & Industry: Algeria pushed ahead on the SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor as energy ministers from Austria, Germany, Italy and Tunisia signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration, targeting 4 million tons annually for Europe. Oil Markets: OPEC+ is expected to keep crude output quotas unchanged for November, as Gulf exports remain constrained by regional disruptions. Diplomacy: U.S. envoy Mike Waltz told Polisario the Sahara conflict can’t drag on for another decade, saying the basis for a solution is already on the table.

Death Penalty Law: Algeria’s lower house approved Penal Code amendments introducing the death penalty for intentional forest/field arson and for child kidnapping tied to torture, sexual assault or abuse, after deadly wildfires; the measure also expands capital punishment to acts that sabotage property for foreign parties and threaten public security, national unity, or economic and environmental stability, with executions still suspended since 1993 and the Senate review now pending. Green Hydrogen Push (SoutH2): Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration to advance the SoutH2 green hydrogen corridor, targeting 4 million tonnes annually to Europe and setting up a dedicated technical secretariat with UNIDO support. Health Co-operation: Algeria and Mauritania signed an agreement on health co-operation covering prevention, hospital management, border health surveillance and expert exchanges. Air Connectivity: Hamad International Airport announced Air Algérie has resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights, currently three times weekly with plans to move to daily service from Oct 25. Industry & Pharma: Algeria’s pharma minister stressed Algerian-German partnership for technology transfer and localizing innovative medicines, citing projects involving SaidAL and Boehringer Ingelheim. Sports: Algeria’s national team resumed training in Sidi Moussa ahead of a friendly vs Niger, while Algeria U23 drew attention after a South Africa U23 comeback win in a friendly.

SoutH2 Corridor Push: Algeria will host a key Oct. 1 meeting with Tunisia, Italy, Germany and Austria to advance the SoutH2 green hydrogen plan, aiming to finalize technical and financial structures for a 3,000+ km pipeline using retrofitted gas infrastructure, with phased delivery in the early 2030s. Energy Diplomacy: Algeria and Austria signed a memorandum to deepen cooperation on renewable energy and renewable hydrogen, including joint work on solar-linked hydrogen technologies. Parliament & Governance: The Council of the Nation outlined practical steps to boost African parliamentary administration performance, while Speaker Azouz Nasri coordinated Algeria’s delegation ahead of the IPU assembly in Tanzania and received Indonesia’s ambassador. Local Elections Prep: ANIE chief Saad Arous chaired a regional meeting in Algiers with coordinators from central and southern wilayas ahead of local elections on Nov. 28. Environment Policy: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. Trade & Logistics: Maersk will require a detailed export customs declaration reference (DED) in shipping instructions for Algeria exports from Oct. 4. Oil Outlook: OPEC’s Haitham Al Ghais said global oil demand could reach 124 million bpd by 2050, alongside rising energy needs.

Air Connectivity Boost: Air Algerie has launched direct Doha–Algiers flights, adding another link for Algeria’s capital and expanding Hamad International Airport’s network. Local Democracy Prep: ANIE chief Saad Arous met wilaya coordinators in Algiers to step up readiness for local elections on Nov. 28, stressing vigilance and fast issue-solving. Environment & Policy: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030 to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, outlining a roadmap to protect ecosystems and curb habitat loss. Energy Cooperation: Algiers will host the 2nd Energy Ministers’ meeting under the SoutH2 Corridor on Thursday, focused on green hydrogen exports to Europe. Culture & Diplomacy: Algeria and Russia signed an executive culture cooperation program through 2030 covering training, cinema, theatre, music and heritage. Sports: Algeria’s U23s began a new camp in Johannesburg ahead of U23 AFCON qualifiers.

Culture & Heritage: Algeria’s Culture Minister Malika Bendouda urged stronger joint Arab action to safeguard Arab intangible heritage, push awareness, and build cross-country projects with international partners. AFCON 2027 Watch: CAF is reportedly weighing contingency options as Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania face delays, with Algeria and Morocco among names mentioned—though CAF says no “Plan B” is official yet. Algeria in Qualifiers: Algeria twice trailed Burundi but rallied for a 2-2 draw in AFCON 2027 qualifying, keeping them unbeaten after two matches. Sports Broadcast: CANAL+ Africa and CAF secured SuperSport rights for AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers and the finals across Sub-Saharan Africa. Energy Diplomacy: OPEC chief Haitham Al-Ghais said Kuwait helped bridge differences that led to the OPEC+ alliance, praising Algeria’s role in market stability. Environment: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (2025-2030) to the UN CBD.

AFCON 2027 Qualifiers: Algeria twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Burundi in Bujumbura, with Farès Chaïbi’s own goal and Giromujisha’s strike putting the hosts ahead before Bachir Belloumi pulled one back and Adel Boulbina levelled from a free-kick in the 63rd minute; Algeria now sits atop Group I on four points. Football Media Rights: CAF and CANAL+ say SuperSport will broadcast the TotalEnergies AFCON PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers and finals across Sub-Saharan Africa as the campaign enters Matchday 2. Diplomacy & UN: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met UN chief Antonio Guterres on the closing day of the 81st UN General Assembly, as Algeria continues pushing UN reforms and regional stability themes. Women, Peace & Mediation: Sofiane Chaib and the National Human Rights Council received FemWise-Africa delegations ahead of a North Africa and Sahel forum Algeria will host on Sept. 29-30. Business & Tech: APS and Djezzy launched “Daily Brief,” sending a structured daily news summary to Djezzy enterprise clients via SMS and digital channels. Agriculture: An Algeria-Italy forum in Algiers put agricultural mechanization and digital tools at the center of cooperation.

OPEC & Energy Diplomacy: OPEC chief Haitham Al-Ghais told President Tebboune that the 10-year Algiers Accord endures because stability is built on trust, dialogue and cooperation—linking investment and supply security to OPEC+ mechanisms. Oil Prices: Crude jumped after US President Trump rejected an Iran proposal tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, reviving supply-risk fears. UN Foreign Policy: Ahmed Attaf condemned ongoing Israeli attacks on Syria and Lebanon and urged de-escalation and respect for international law. UN Reform Push: Attaf also called for strengthening the UN General Assembly and a far-reaching Security Council overhaul to end selectivity in applying international law. Western Sahara: Algeria reaffirmed support for Sahrawi self-determination at UNGA, stressing negotiations must stay within UN decolonization frameworks. Agriculture Modernization: An Italian delegation in Algiers showcased mechanization and digitalization solutions to boost Algerian farm productivity, especially amid water and climate pressures. Local Governance & Community: In the US, Algiers Charter’s decision not to renew L.B. Landry High School’s contract sparked community rallies as NOLA Public Schools weighs next steps. Health & Safety: A reported Algerian hospital case links a 35% whitening peroxide product to a serious lung collapse, raising concerns about misuse and concentration limits. Trade & Ports: Annaba port loaded a 26,000-tonne cement shipment for the US market.