AGP Executive Report

Algeria–Turkey Currency Case: Prosecutors in Algiers’ economic and financial court are seeking prison terms of up to 12 years in a currency-transfer and money-laundering case tied to a Turkish clothing importer accused of using traders who rented commercial registrations. Banking & Payments: The Bank of Algeria authorized Djezzy Payment Services (Optimum Telecom Algerie) to set up as a payment service provider, paving the way for payment accounts, transfers and merchant services. Pharma Industry: Saidal restarted a solvent distillation unit in Médéa after 20 years, a step toward producing inputs for penicillin manufacturing. EU Trade Support: The EU launched a €1m, 24-month twinning project to build Algeria’s organic agriculture regulatory and certification framework for European market access. Industrial Push: Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb inaugurated an automotive plastics components unit in Tissemsilt to strengthen local supply chains and reduce import dependence. Tourism Branding: Algeria launched the Elcazar Tlemcen hotel brand at a former Renaissance property, positioning it as the country’s first national hotel brand. Sports (AFCON Qualifiers): Algeria completed final training ahead of Friday’s AFCON 2027 qualifier vs Zambia in Tizi Ouzou, with kickoff at 20:00 local time. Weather Alerts: Rain and thunderstorms warnings issued for 23 wilayas, with 20–40mm forecast in six northern Sahara areas.

Organic Farming & EU Access: The EU launched a €1m, 24-month twinning project to help Algeria build a regulatory and certification framework for organic agriculture and labeling, aiming to unlock smoother access to European markets. Industrial Push in Tissemsilt: Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb inaugurated the “General Plastic Injection” automotive plastics unit in Tissemsilt under ACS, part of efforts to restart confiscated assets and expand local supply chains. Automotive Supply Chain Expansion: BOKS secured a land concession in Ain Témouchent for an automotive parts plant targeting stamped and formed metal body components, with projected output and jobs outlined by the investment agency. Social Protection Access: CNAS says its service centres will open Saturday mornings (08:00-12:00) to ease access for salaried workers. Weather Watch: Algeria issued rain and thunderstorm alerts affecting 23 wilayas, with 20–40mm forecast in six northern Sahara-adjacent areas. Agribusiness Tech Links: Tanzania is exploring cooperation with Algerian CAM SARL to produce specialized machinery for processing and packaging agricultural products. AFCON 2027 Qualifier: Algeria kick off Group I against Zambia on Sept. 25 in Tizi Ouzou, with broadcast options listed for Algeria and abroad.

Investment & Business Climate: President Tebboune chaired talks to finalize Algeria’s Investment Single Window decree, aiming to streamline procedures and boost investor confidence. Finance & Payments: The Bank of Algeria authorized Djezzy Payment Services to set up as a payment service provider, with a separate accreditation step still required. Industrial Push: BOKS secured a land concession in Ain Témouchent for an automotive parts plant targeting 3 million units a year and about 107 direct jobs. Agriculture & Standards: Algeria and the EU launched a €1m, two-year organic agriculture project to draft organic rules and develop a national Agricultural Quality Label. Trade & Exports: Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Trade launched new export shipments of electronics and home appliances to Mali, Mauritania, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan. Governance: Algeria appointed 10 governors and made further delegated governor and provincial secretary-general changes. Skills & Jobs: Algeria made its debut at WorldSkills International in Shanghai with competitors in Automobile Technology and Mobile Applications Development. Health & Pharma: Algeria opened the 2nd International Cancer Patient Congress, highlighting expanded oncology centers and domestic pharmaceutical capacity.

Investment Climate: President Tebboune reviewed the decree to put Algeria’s Investment Single Window into service, aiming to simplify procedures and improve the business environment, though no start date or operating details were shared. Agribusiness & Standards: Algeria and the EU launched a €1m, two-year organic farming project to draft rules for organic production and develop Algeria’s Agricultural Quality Label (LAQ), including inspection and certification planning. Infrastructure-Led Growth: Economic experts say Algeria’s momentum is being driven by infrastructure, productive capacity expansion, and human capital—part of Tebboune’s push to streamline the investment climate. Trade & Manufacturing Exports: Algeria’s Ministry of Foreign Trade announced new export shipments of electronics and home appliances to Mali, Mauritania, Libya, Tunisia, Egypt and Jordan, led by local manufacturers including Condor and Sinova Samsung. Skills & Jobs Pipeline: Algeria made its debut at WorldSkills International in Shanghai, sending competitors in Automobile Technology and Mobile Applications Development. Health & Industry: The 2nd International Cancer Patient Congress highlighted Algeria’s oncology capacity—15 specialized oncology centers, 24 radiotherapy centers and 61 linear accelerators—alongside growth in domestic pharma manufacturing. Energy & Partnerships: A German delegation visited Sonatrach’s ADC to explore partnerships in seawater desalination, focusing on equipment, technology transfer and engineering services. Innovation Policy: The Knowledge Economy minister urged innovation funding and new financing models tied to ESG to boost corporate competitiveness.

IMF Watch: The IMF says Algeria’s foreign exchange reserves could slide from $51bn (2025) to $46.5bn (2026) and then to just $19.8bn by 2031, warning that large fiscal deficits, import surges and weaker hydrocarbon exports are draining buffers and shrinking import cover to 3.3 months. UN Diplomacy: Algeria’s Ahmed Attaf met UN peacekeeping chief Jean-Pierre Lacroix in New York to discuss Sahel-Saharan stability and how to adapt UN operations and resources amid pressure on multilateral action. Hydrocarbons & Regional Energy: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab reiterated Algeria’s readiness to support Niger’s oil sector, focusing on Sonatrach work at the Kafra block and prospects for new blocks. Trade & Markets: Wheat and soybean futures rebounded as Black Sea uncertainty and geopolitics kept volatility high; Algeria reportedly secured 500,000 tons of milling wheat. Innovation & Enterprise: Algeria’s knowledge economy minister stressed that innovation and ESG-minded solutions can strengthen enterprise competitiveness and sustainability. Anti-Corruption: Algeria’s transparency authority met Oman’s audit body in Doha to push cooperation on corruption prevention, training and expertise exchange. Agribusiness Deal: DALTEX partnered with China’s Irritech to expand advanced irrigation solutions across Egypt, Algeria and Libya. Energy Risk: A wider fuel shock linked to the Iran war is pushing up diesel and petrol prices and tightening supplies of key industrial inputs.

IMF Watch: The IMF says Algeria’s foreign-currency reserves could slide from $46.5bn this year to $19.8bn by 2031, driven by large fiscal deficits, a wider current-account gap, and reliance on central-bank financing—shrinking import cover to about 3.3 months. Diversification & Growth: In the same Article IV assessment, the IMF commends Algeria’s 2025 growth (3.9%) and non-hydrocarbon momentum, but warns risks from weaker hydrocarbon prices and persistent deficits. Trade & Industry: Algeria’s Port of Ténès loaded 15,000 tons of cement and clinker for Europe, while the trade ministry pushes cement exports across Africa and beyond. Green Hydrogen: German firms show interest in Algeria’s SoutH2 Corridor for green hydrogen exports, with B2B talks in Algiers. Agribusiness Deals: DALTEX partners with China’s Irritech to expand advanced irrigation solutions across Egypt, Algeria and Libya. Food Markets: Wheat prices rebound as Algeria secures a 500,000-ton milling wheat tender, with supply linked to EU/Baltic-routed Russian grain. Governance & Integrity: Algeria’s anti-corruption transparency authority meets Oman’s audit body to strengthen cooperation and training. Energy Diplomacy: Algeria’s hydrocarbons minister reiterates support for Niger’s oil sector development with Sonatrach involvement. Event Pipeline: WTM Africa 2027 buyer registration opens, with Algeria listed among North Africa participants.

Non-hydrocarbon exports: Algeria’s Port of Ténès loaded three vessels with 15,000 metric tons of cement and clinker for Europe, and the port is set to reinforce its 480-meter commercial quay to speed up cargo handling. Trade push: Foreign Trade Minister Kamel Rezig met cement producers to review first-half 2026 export performance and urged a bigger push into African markets, plus diversification toward Asia, the Americas and the Caribbean. Green hydrogen pipeline: German energy firms showed strong interest in Algeria’s SoutH2 Corridor, with companies discussing technology and B2B partnerships for green hydrogen production and export to Europe. Banking reform: Algeria’s Bank of Algeria published the operational framework for factoring, enabling short-term financing through the transfer of eligible commercial receivables under strict conditions. Education & skills: The Ministry of Higher Education said the 2026–2027 academic year starts Tuesday in Jijel, with AI and digital tools integrated across university registration and study tracks. Health policy: Algeria’s cancer patient federation and the Health Ministry kick off the 2nd International Congress of Cancer Patients in Algiers, aiming to strengthen a national cancer strategy with an African dimension. Energy diplomacy: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab began a working visit to Niger to review joint projects, including the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Sonatrach exploration progress.

Non-hydrocarbon Exports: Algeria’s Port of Ténès shipped over 15,000 metric tons of cement and clinker to Europe, with three vessels loaded simultaneously as part of the push to boost exports. Trade Policy: Foreign Trade Minister Kamel Rezig met cement producers to review first-half 2026 export results and expand sales beyond traditional markets, including into Africa and further afield. Green Hydrogen & Industry Links: German energy firms signaled interest in Algeria’s SoutH2 Corridor, aiming to produce green hydrogen for European markets, as talks focused on partnerships and energy storage solutions. Banking & SME Finance: The Bank of Algeria formally introduced factoring into the market via a new regulation, setting rules for short-term financing using commercial receivables. Energy Diplomacy: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab began a working visit to Niger to review joint projects, including the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and Sonatrach exploration progress. Currency Watch: The Algerian dinar stayed broadly stable on the informal market, with the euro around 277 DZD and the dollar near 238 DZD. Trade Pressure: The US imposed a 73.33% countervailing duty on Algerian steel wire rod imports after subsidy findings.

US Trade Pressure on Algeria’s Metals: The US imposed a 73.33% countervailing duty on Algerian steel wire rod imports after subsidy findings, targeting SPA Algerian Qatar Steel and applying the same rate to other exporters. Currency Watch: Algeria’s dinar stayed broadly stable on the informal market, with the euro around 277 DZD and the dollar near 238 DZD, far above official Bank of Algeria rates. Energy & Prices: Oil eased for a third straight session as Saudi Arabia worked to restore exports, but markets still worry about tight physical crude supplies. Winter Gas Anxiety in Europe: Europe heads into winter with low gas storage and LNG competition, with Strait of Hormuz and shipping risks still in focus. Food Security Link: Bangladesh’s foreign ministry pushed for stronger fertilizer cooperation with Algeria to support food security, alongside talks on energy and trade. Governance & Integrity: Algeria’s High Authority for Transparency attended a seminar on illicit financial flows and asset recovery in Africa. Sports Spotlight: Algeria’s national team is listed among participants for the 2026 CAVB Men’s African Nations Championship in Tunisia.

Oil & Energy Security: Saudi Aramco reportedly told European refiners it will deliver no October crude under long-term contracts, pushing buyers to seek American crude and diesel as the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve hit its lowest level since 1982. Trade & Sanctions: The US signed the Lindsey O. Graham Russia and Iran Act, enabling up to 100% tariffs on major Russian oil and gas buyers—raising pressure risks for China and India and potentially reshaping Russia’s wider supply routes that touch Africa. Algeria Diplomacy & Trade: Algeria is set to deepen fertilizer and energy cooperation with Bangladesh, with talks also covering trade, investment, pharma, agriculture and maritime links. Governance & Corruption: Algeria’s High Authority for Transparency attended a seminar on illicit financial flows and asset recovery in Africa. Aviation & Connectivity: Cairo International Airport ranked Africa’s busiest by scheduled seat capacity in September 2026, while Algeria recorded about 1.1m seats. Sports & Talent: Algeria’s presence is highlighted in Africa table tennis as Egypt faces strong challenges including Algeria ahead of Tangier’s ITTFA team events. Regional Context: Algeria’s stance on multilateral SDG delivery was reiterated at the UN ECOSOC “SDG Moment,” stressing action and partnerships.

BRICS Momentum: The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi strengthened the bloc’s “Global South” identity, with Africa’s full members (South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia) shaping the agenda and pushing for more intra-BRICS trade and investment. Anti-Corruption & Finance: Algeria’s High Authority for Transparency joined an Africa-focused seminar on illicit financial flows and asset recovery, underlining governance and enforcement priorities. Energy & Trade Risks: Wheat markets slid as Black Sea export uncertainty lingered, while US moves to raise tariffs on Russian oil and gas could reshape global flows that also touch African political and logistical networks. Regional Shipping Security: Iran and Oman agreed on a safe shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, a reminder of how chokepoints drive costs and supply. Algeria’s Sahel Role: Algeria’s energy ties with Niger expand beyond politics, including aviation fuel exports and oil exploration activity near the Algerian border. Education Shift: Algeria starts shifting foreign-language teaching toward English in primary schools, signaling a broader move away from French.

Energy & Trade Security: Iran and Oman say they’ve agreed on a safe shipping lane through the Strait of Hormuz, while Algeria’s wider energy push in Africa stays in focus as regional infrastructure plans and rerouting risks intensify. Oil Infrastructure Watch: India’s EIL is eyeing about $1bn in Saudi and UAE pipeline and strategic storage projects to bypass Hormuz—an opportunity backdrop for Gulf repair and expansion spending. Algeria–Africa Energy Ties: Algeria’s influence in the Sahel shows up in Niger cooperation, including aviation fuel exports from Adrar and drilling activity tied to Kafra reserves. Diplomacy & Business Links: Algeria’s regional posture also intersects with North Africa politics as Morocco and Israel move to upgrade ties to full embassy level, while Algeria deepens parliamentary and cooperation channels with Belarus and Russia. Education & Skills: Algeria is shifting foreign-language teaching toward English in primary schools, signaling a longer-term workforce and business-readiness bet. Criminal Justice (UK): A jailed Algerian migrant in the UK case involving a Deliveroo-linked rape highlights ongoing border and enforcement pressure.

Energy & Trade Infrastructure: State-run Engineers India (EIL) says it’s in talks to build crude pipelines and strategic oil storage in Saudi Arabia and the UAE to help bypass the Strait of Hormuz, with projects potentially worth about $1bn over 2–3 years. Algeria–Belarus Economic Links: Algeria’s Prime Minister met Belarus’s parliamentary speaker Natalia Kochanova as both sides discussed expanding cooperation in agriculture, industry, education, health and pharmaceuticals. Sahel Energy Strategy: A report highlights Algeria’s push to grow influence in Africa through energy deals, including aviation fuel exports to Niger and new drilling activity linked to Sonatrach and ENAFOR. Diplomacy & Regional Realignment: Morocco and Israel agreed to upgrade ties to full embassies, a move that also intersects with Algeria’s recent diplomatic rupture with the UAE. Education Policy: Algeria will shift toward English as the first foreign language in primary school, starting in the third year, with French following later. Security Operations: INTERPOL’s Phoenix cross-MENA operation involved Algeria and led to 48 arrests across five countries, including seizures of drugs, cash and luxury vehicles.

Algeria-UAE Rift Deepens: Algeria severed ties with the UAE and closed its airspace to Emirati-registered aircraft, a move framed as a widening diplomatic feud with regional spillovers. North Africa Diplomacy: Morocco and Israel agreed to upgrade their liaison offices to full embassies and exchange ambassadors, a step reached with US participation that also lands as Algeria’s regional posture shifts. Sahel Energy Push: Algeria is expanding influence in the Sahel through energy deals with Niger, including aviation fuel exports and drilling activity linked to the Kafra basin. Belarus Partnership: Algeria’s PM Sifi Ghrieb met Belarus Council speaker Natalia Kochanova as both sides reiterated plans to deepen economic, trade, agriculture, industry, education and health cooperation. Education Reform: Algeria will shift toward English in schools, making English the first foreign language in primary from the third year. Trade & Industry Signals: Commerce orders duties on Algerian steel rod imports, while Algeria also expands online biometric passport renewal for citizens abroad. Energy Security Watch: Analysts flag rising Red Sea risks as Houthi advances increase pressure on Bab el-Mandeb shipping and insurance costs.

Algeria–Egypt Diplomacy: Ahmed Attaf held a phone call with Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty, stressing follow-up on the Joint High Commission and pushing cooperation in economic matters, alongside updates on the Palestinian cause, Gulf tensions, Sudan, Libya and the Sahel-Sahara. Security & Governance: Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb chaired a government meeting reviewing presidential directives and adopting a National Strategy to prevent and combat neighborhood gangs (2026–2029), with sector action plans and monitoring mechanisms to follow. Parliamentary Agenda: Algeria’s two chambers’ bureaus met to set the agenda for the 2026–2027 parliamentary session, highlighting oversight and coordination with the government. Trade & Travel Friction: Morocco reportedly ordered airlines to block Algerian nationals without valid Moroccan residence permits from boarding, with Air France enforcing the rule for departures from Algiers and Oran. Energy Outlook: Algeria is set to post Africa’s fastest growth in renewables over 2026–2031, driven by clean power and green hydrogen projects. Global Finance Watch: The US approved up to $414m financing for Niger’s Dasa uranium project, underscoring intensifying competition for critical minerals across Africa.

Trade & Industry: The U.S. Commerce Department finalized countervailing duties on Algerian carbon and alloy steel wire rod imports, citing government subsidies. Aviation & Travel Rules: Morocco ordered airlines to block Algerian nationals without valid Moroccan residence permits from boarding flights to Morocco, with Air France reportedly enforcing the rule at Algiers and Oran. Energy & Finance: The U.S. approved up to $414m financing for Global Atomic’s Dasa uranium project in Niger, underscoring how uranium deals are reshaping regional energy influence. Diplomacy & Regional Ties: Algeria’s FM Ahmed Attaf held a phone call with Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty, stressing momentum in bilateral cooperation and discussing the Sahel-Sahara and Gulf developments. Governance & Parliament: Algeria’s Prime Minister reviewed presidential directive implementation and adopted a 2026–2029 national strategy to prevent and combat neighborhood gangs; meanwhile, parliament bureaus set the agenda for the 2026–2027 session. Hydrocarbons & Markets: With Red Sea risks rising, Europe braces for potential oil supply shocks as Saudi pipeline operations face disruption pressures.