AGP Executive Report

Food Prices Watch: Algeria has capped potato prices nationwide at 80 dinars/kg wholesale and 90 dinars/kg retail, with authorities urging traders to comply and the traders’ union saying producer prices are largely 60–70 dinars/kg. Energy Diplomacy: Sonelgaz signed two MoUs with Senegal’s Senelec to transfer Algerian know-how and support Senegal’s electricity and gas infrastructure, as Algeria deepens West Africa energy integration. Energy Debate: The Senegal deals are already sparking discussion over Algeria’s growing energy footprint and what it could mean for regional energy sovereignty and competition. Regional Business Push: Algeria’s senior representation (Azouz Nasri) joined the opening of Egypt’s El-Alamein Africa Business Forum, while President Tebboune’s message stressed Africa’s shift from planning to execution and stronger integration. Trade Snapshot: Egypt’s NEPAD trade hit $1.1bn in the first seven months of 2026, with Algeria among the top importers of Egyptian goods. Hydrogen & Rail Momentum: Algeria is advancing the SoutH2 hydrogen corridor with partner countries and pushing construction on the El Meniaa–Tamanrasset rail segment to connect and energize the Deep South.

SoutH2 Hydrogen Corridor: Algeria and partner countries moved from talks to implementation, endorsing the Algiers Ministerial Declaration and setting up a dedicated project secretariat to back the Algeria-to-Europe green hydrogen push. Rail Infrastructure: The Ministry of Public Works is coordinating the immediate start of works on the El Meniaa–Tamanrasset rail segment, a key step toward a trans-Saharan line to connect and develop Algeria’s Deep South. Hydrocarbons Partnership: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met Germany’s Frank Witzel to deepen Algeria–Germany cooperation in oil and gas, including low-carbon technologies, green ammonia, local content and training. Energy Diplomacy & Events: NAPEC 2026 returns in Oran (Oct. 5–7) with 25,000 expected attendees, putting Algeria at the center of discussions on renewables, hydrogen and energy diversification. Regional Business Links: South Korea’s ambassador said Algeria is a leading naphtha supplier to Korea and wants to expand cooperation beyond energy toward technology and people-to-people ties. Public Safety & Crime: Algerian security forces dismantled a cross-border psychotropic trafficking and money-laundering network in Algiers, seizing nearly 2m pregabalin capsules and billions in cash. Education & Digital Conduct: Algeria flagged growing TikTok livestreaming by pupils inside classrooms, despite rules banning phones and recording in school premises.

Health & Pharma Deal: Algeria’s Health Ministry signed a cooperation agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim to boost rare disease care, underlining a push for local capacity and technology transfer. Hydrogen & Energy Diplomacy: Germany and Austria backed Algeria’s SoutH2 Southern Hydrogen Corridor as a regional connector, while Algeria’s hydrocarbons minister met Germany’s economic affairs state secretary to deepen oil-and-gas partnership, including low-carbon tech and green ammonia. Power Project Link: Algeria’s energy leadership said plans are moving for a 1,400 MW power generation plant in Tunisia tied to SoutH2, with technical teams set to review implementation details. Green Dam Recognition: The Council of Arab Ministers for the Environment adopted a resolution praising Algeria’s Green Dam efforts against desertification, calling for Arab-level review and wider rollout. Oil Market Watch: OPEC+ is expected to keep November output targets unchanged, with Algeria among the core producers likely to maintain current quotas. Air Connectivity: Air Algérie will resume Algiers–Tripoli flights from Oct. 28, twice weekly, restoring a nearly decade-long suspension. Digital & Education Concern: Reports say some pupils are streaming TikTok Lives from inside Algerian classrooms, despite rules banning phones and recording in schools. Parliament & Justice: Algeria’s lower house approved amendments expanding the death penalty to crimes including intentional arson and child kidnapping, drawing human-rights criticism. Business & Tech Benchmark: Algiers topped Africa in Omdia’s Gigacity 2026 fixed broadband index, driven by near-100% fibre-to-the-home coverage.

Energy Policy & OPEC+: OPEC+ is set to keep crude output quotas unchanged for November, with sources saying the group is shifting focus toward 2027 baselines as Strait of Hormuz disruptions keep actual supply below nominal targets. Justice Reform: Algeria’s lower house approved Penal Code amendments expanding the death penalty to intentional forest arson and child kidnapping, alongside crimes tied to torture/sexual abuse and sabotage for foreign parties; the move follows deadly wildfires and comes despite a long-standing moratorium since 1993. Green Hydrogen & Euro-Med Energy: Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 Corridor, while Algeria expects first feasibility results for the Algeria-Europe Hydrogen Alliance in 2027. Digital Infrastructure: Algiers topped Africa in Omdia’s Gigacity 2026 fixed broadband index, citing near-100% fibre-to-the-home coverage and strong subscriber speeds. Aviation Connectivity: Air Algerie resumed Doha–Algiers nonstop flights via Hamad International Airport, with plans to ramp capacity to daily service from Oct. 25. Trade & Industry: Algeria highlighted Algerian-German pharma cooperation at Pharma 2026, stressing a shift from manufacturing to knowledge and technology transfer.

Death Penalty Update: Algeria’s lower house approved Penal Code amendments introducing capital punishment for intentional forest arson and child kidnapping, plus tougher penalties for certain torture, sexual abuse and sabotage aimed at undermining public security, national unity or economic/environmental stability; the move follows deadly wildfires and keeps Algeria’s long-standing moratorium since 1993 in question. Green Hydrogen Push: Energy ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers Ministerial Declaration for the SoutH2 Corridor, setting up technical support via UNIDO and reaffirming plans to move green hydrogen from Algeria to Europe. Air Connectivity: Hamad International Airport announced Air Algérie has resumed nonstop Doha–Algiers flights, with service set to grow to daily from Oct 25. Industry & Trade Links: Algeria and Lebanon discussed ways to boost economic and industrial cooperation, including activating a business council to connect operators. Tech & Telecom: Algiers topped Africa in the 2026 Gigabit Cities Index, ranking 34th globally, citing near-universal FTTH coverage and strong broadband performance. Pharma Partnership: Algeria’s health/pharma minister stressed Algerian-German cooperation at the “Pharma 2026” conference, highlighting technology transfer and local production plans.

SoutH2 Corridor Push: Algeria will host a key SoutH2 Corridor energy ministers meeting on Thursday, bringing together Algeria, Austria, Germany, Italy and Tunisia to speed up the technical and financial setup for exporting green hydrogen to Europe—aiming at 4 million tons annually via a ~3,000 km route using retrofitted gas infrastructure. Hydrogen Dealmaking: Algeria and Austria also signed a renewable energy and renewable hydrogen cooperation memorandum, focused on solar, hydrogen tech and joint investment frameworks. Customs & Trade Compliance: Maersk will require a detailed Algerian export customs declaration reference (DED) in shipping instructions starting Oct. 4, tightening how exporters must link customs filings to bills of lading. Finance Bill Review: Algeria’s Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb chaired a government meeting reviewing implementation of recent Council of Ministers decisions and the draft Finance Bill 2027. OPEC Outlook: OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais said global oil demand could reach 124 million bpd by 2050, while OPEC+ is expected to keep November output targets steady. Bilateral Investment: Algeria and Tanzania highlighted new cooperation prospects across agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, tourism and higher education, with an upcoming Algerian delegation visit to Tanzania. Air Connectivity Shift: Air Canada has removed its Montreal–Algiers nonstop service from reservation systems for summers 2026 and 2027, leaving Air Algérie as the sole nonstop operator on that corridor.

Finance & Policy: Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb chaired a government meeting to track implementation of the latest Council of Ministers decisions and review the draft Finance Bill 2027. Energy & Trade: Algeria will host the 2nd SoutH2 Corridor Energy Ministers’ meeting, aiming to accelerate green hydrogen exports to Europe via upgraded gas pipeline networks. Oil & OPEC+ Outlook: Reuters reports OPEC+ core members, including Algeria, are likely to keep output targets steady for November ahead of 2027 quota talks. Hydrocarbons Licensing: Algeria extended the deadline for bids in its second onshore licensing round to Jan. 25, citing strong IOC interest. Bilateral Business: Tanzania’s ambassador to Algeria flagged new cooperation prospects in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, tourism and higher education, with a planned Algerian delegation visit to Tanzania. Regional Diplomacy with Economic Links: Algeria’s Council of the Nation President Azouz Nasri received Indonesia’s ambassador, urging Indonesian firms to explore investment in energy, mining, agriculture, fisheries and infrastructure. Environment & Compliance: Algeria submitted its National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan 2025–2030 to the UN CBD, outlining a roadmap to protect ecosystems and curb habitat loss. Aviation & Connectivity: Air Algérie launched a Doha–Tunis return-ticket offer and promotional fares on several routes after resuming Doha flights.

OPEC+ Watch: OPEC+ core members, including Algeria, are set to keep oil output targets steady for November at an online meeting Sunday, as Gulf producers try to recover from Iran-war disruptions. Trade & Industry: A report from Türkiye’s DEİK warns China’s shift to Africa and MENA is squeezing Turkish exporters; it cites Algeria as a case where Turkish shipments fell while Chinese exports rose. Air Connectivity: Air Algérie launched a new Doha–Tunis return-ticket offer (QAR 2,000) and promotional fares on several routes after resuming Doha flights following a seven-month suspension. Energy Policy: The EU is weighing whether to delay methane rules affecting imports, with Algeria (Sonatrach) among the suppliers in scope. Agriculture Deal: Algeria and Italy are advancing agricultural mechanization cooperation, anchored by the Timimoun wheat/agro-industrial project (BF El Djazair Group). Business Media: APS and Djezzy launched a new enterprise “Daily Brief” news service via SMS and digital channels. Local Economy: Algeria’s CNESE reviewed public service funding, public entity performance, private tutoring, and breast cancer management.

OPEC & Energy Stability: OPEC chief Haitham Al Ghais praised Algeria’s central role in oil market stability and the Algiers Accord, calling it a “strategic turning point” and highlighting continued cooperation with OPEC+. Agriculture (Italy-Algeria): Algeria and Italy are pushing deeper farm cooperation, with the €420m BF El Djazair Timimoun project set to expand durum wheat and other crops, irrigation and processing, and create thousands of jobs. EU Methane Rules: The European Commission signaled it may delay activation of methane import rules, citing supply-security and price concerns, including impacts on imports from Algeria. Finance (AIIB): Algeria’s finance minister attended the AIIB Board of Governors meeting in Doha, discussing governance and new cooperation avenues with multilateral lenders. Trade & Industry: Algeria-Italy agricultural mechanization cooperation was spotlighted in Algiers, with drones, precision farming and water-efficient irrigation flagged as priorities. Regional Diplomacy: Algeria’s FM Attaf used the UNGA to accuse Israel of breaching the Gaza truce and destabilizing the region, while calling for UN reform. Business Media: APS and Djezzy launched “Daily Brief,” a daily SMS/digital news service for enterprise clients.

OPEC & Energy Stability: OPEC chief Haitham Al-Ghais told President Tebboune that the 10-year Algiers Accord endures because stability is built on trust, mechanisms and cooperation—not just data—while Algeria backs continued dialogue inside OPEC+. Oil Prices: Crude jumped after Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal, reviving worries over supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Regional Finance: Algeria’s Finance Minister met Qatar’s and Kuwait’s counterparts at the AIIB annual meeting as Qatar and Kuwait signed an MoU to deepen financial cooperation. Trade & Industry: Italian firms pitched Algeria’s agricultural mechanization and digitalization needs in Algiers, while Emin Auto began assembling JAC trucks at Ain Témouchent (about 60 vehicles/day, rising). Ports & Exports: Annaba Port loaded a 26,000-tonne cement shipment for the US market. Business & Capital Markets: Mixta Africa shareholders approved a N12.60 dividend at its AGM. Diaspora & Knowledge Economy: Tebboune urged Algerian experts abroad to help build a knowledge-based economy.

OPEC & Oil Markets: OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al-Ghais told President Tebboune that global oil stability depends on trust, dialogue and cooperation, hailing Algeria’s role ahead of the 10th anniversary of the Algiers Accord. Hydrocarbons Diplomacy: Algeria’s Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met Al-Ghais to discuss OPEC+ coordination and market developments, with no new output decision announced. Aviation & Liability: A Paris court fined Spanish operator Swiftair €225,000 and found it guilty of corporate manslaughter over the 2014 Air Algérie crash in Mali that killed 116, with an appeal window of 10 days. Agriculture Modernization: An Italian business mission in Algiers brought 13 firms to explore Algeria’s push for mechanization and digitization of agriculture. EU Organic Farming Push: Algeria and the EU launched a €1m twinning project to strengthen the organic farming regulatory framework and labeling, running 24 months. Science & Diaspora: Algeria’s Supreme Council for the Scientific Community Abroad praised Tebboune’s support for experts and knowledge-economy building. Regional Security: Algeria’s Attaf took part in UN events tied to the Global Development Initiative and broader South-South cooperation.

AIIB & Finance Diplomacy: India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to visit Qatar (27–29 Sept) for the AIIB annual meeting, with bilateral talks including Algeria—an eye on infrastructure financing and investor engagement. Energy & OPEC Signals: Algeria’s Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met OPEC Secretary-General Haitham Al Ghais to review global oil-market developments, while OAPEC highlighted the “Algiers Accord” as a strategic turning point for OPEC+. Trade & Costs: EU petroleum oil import costs jumped 55.8% in Q2 2026; Algeria supplied 8.1% of EU LNG imports, keeping Algeria in the EU energy mix. Security & Defence Procurement: Reports say Algeria acquired China’s HQ-17 short-range air-defence systems, deepening military cooperation and upgrading air protection. Regional Politics: Algeria’s UNGA walkout during Netanyahu’s address saw at least 77 countries leave or vacate seats, with Algeria among the Arab states protesting. Business Events: Algiers’ Ecsel Expo 2026 (Oct 7–10) expects 260+ e-commerce exhibitors at SAFEX. Sports (Local Interest): Algeria’s national team began preparations in Bujumbura ahead of a 2027 AFCON qualifier vs Burundi.

Banking & Finance: Forbes’ inaugural ranking puts 22 African banks (including Algeria’s) among global top performers, judging profitability, growth, capital resilience and asset quality. Defense & Procurement: Algeria reportedly procured China’s HQ-17 short-range air-defence systems, a Tor-M1-derived upgrade aimed at protecting ground units and key facilities. Energy Markets: Algeria’s Hydrocarbons Minister Arkab met OPEC chief Haitham Al Ghais to review global oil-market developments; OAPEC also hailed the “Algiers Accord” as a strategic turning point for OPEC+. Oil Cooperation: Algeria and Niger are expanding hydrocarbons ties, assessing new Niger blocks such as Bilma alongside Sonatrach/Sonidep work on Kafra. Digital Trade: ECSEL Expo 2026 returns to Algiers (Oct 7–10) with 260+ exhibitors focused on e-commerce, online services and digital transformation. Policy & Innovation: Algeria launched the High Council of the National Scientific Diaspora Abroad to turn expertise into a knowledge-economy engine. Regional Finance Links: Qatar Central Bank’s governor met Algeria’s finance minister to boost cooperation in financial and banking sectors.

Hydrocarbons & Trade: Algeria and Niger are deepening oil cooperation, with talks covering new Niger blocks including Bilma alongside Sonatrach/Sonidep work on the Kafra project, plus recent crude shipments and exploration momentum. Judicial Cooperation: The EU has authorized a new Algeria–Eurojust criminal justice cooperation agreement to strengthen coordination against terrorism, trafficking, money laundering and cybercrime, with joint investigation teams and structured data exchange. UNGA Diplomacy: Algeria joined several countries in walking out of the UN General Assembly over a Zionist official’s speech, while Niger used the same forum to stress sovereignty and thank Algeria. Tindouf Humanitarian Pressure: UNHCR warned that conditions in the Tindouf camps are “intolerable” and “unsustainable,” as aid diversion allegations and transparency concerns continue to surface. Skills & Jobs Link: Niger will send 500 youths to Algeria for free vocational training in 19 trades starting Sept. 29–30, with reintegration support planned. Business Exports: Algerian billionaire Benhamadi’s Condor shipped 37 containers of electronics and household appliances to six markets, including a first-time push into Mali. Sports & Economy Angle: Zambia’s Chipolopolo began recovery after losing to Algeria and now faces Togo at home, with qualification stakes tied to fan demand and matchday revenue. Energy Prices Watch: September data shows Libya, Angola and Algeria among Africa’s cheapest petrol markets, reflecting how taxes and subsidies shape costs.

UN Humanitarian Crisis in Tindouf: UNHCR chief Barham Salih told the Security Council that the half-century sequestration of refugees in Algeria’s Tindouf camps is “intolerable” and “unsustainable,” warning conditions are worsening while humanitarian needs remain underfunded. Sahel Skills Link: Niger will send 500 youths to Algeria on Sept. 29–30 for free vocational training in 19 trades (20–45 days), with a planned support system for job integration after return. Organic Farming Boost: An EU-backed €1m twinning project led by Italy will help Algeria build its national organic farming system and align quality labels with European standards over 24 months. Trade Push by Condor: Algerian exporter Condor is shipping 37 containers of electronics and household appliances to six markets, including a first-time push into Mali via a sea route through Mauritania. Governance & ESG: Tunisia’s Institute of Directors announced a new African Institute of Directors core group including Algeria, aiming to strengthen corporate governance and ESG standards across banks and listed firms. Diplomacy for Investment: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met Angola and other counterparts at UNGA 81, discussing ways to deepen investment, economic cooperation, and commercial exchange amid Middle East and Sahel impacts.

Automotive Localisation Push: Algeria’s PM Sifi Ghrieb set a 31 Dec deadline for importing vehicle plastic parts that can be made locally, pointing to a new Tissemsilt production unit and a drive to raise the national integration rate. Agriculture & Standards: A €1m EU twinning project led by Italy aims to build Algeria’s organic farming regulatory framework and inspection/certification system over 24 months. Energy & Diplomacy: Ahmed Attaf met Niger’s FM in New York, highlighting cooperation in hydrocarbons, energy, trade and infrastructure, including work on Niamey’s power plant and the Kafra oil block. Security & Defence Procurement: Reports say Algeria has procured China’s HQ-17 short-range air defence systems, adding to a growing Chinese role in its air-defence network. UNGA Protest & Regional Politics: Algeria joined a mass walkout of nearly 70 delegations during Netanyahu’s UN address, while India renewed calls for Global South voice and urgent UN Security Council reform. Migration Pressure: Analysis says Algeria has become the main departure point for irregular sea routes to Europe, with Algerian nationals increasingly represented among arrivals in Spain. Sports Media Note: Zambia’s public broadcaster ZNBC won’t air away AFCON 2027 qualifiers, including the Algeria match.