AGP Executive Report

Security: Algeria says it arrested 61 Moroccan nationals suspected of plotting sabotage. The suspects, including a former Moroccan soldier, allegedly entered via Tunisia; Morocco’s security service described them as part of a criminal network. Western Sahara: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has reiterated that any settlement must preserve Sahrawi self-determination, calling for the population to accept or reject Morocco’s autonomy proposal. Energy: Bangladesh is exploring LNG and LPG import agreements with Algeria amid supply disruptions, with a ministerial visit to Algeria also being prepared. Slovakia is considering Algerian gas as it seeks alternatives to Russian supplies. Aviation: Israel’s new restrictions on foreign airline crews affect Algerian citizens, alongside those from nine other African countries, barring some from flights to and from Israel. Digital growth: Algeria has passed four million fiber-to-the-home subscriptions and is targeting 4.4 million connections by December. Sport: Algeria’s women’s team beat the Central African Republic 8-0 in Olympic qualifying, while weightlifter Mohamed Nadjib won six golds and a bronze at the African and Arab championships.

Security: Algeria says it has arrested 61 Moroccan nationals accused of planning sabotage that threatened national security and public order. Authorities provided few details; a separate report said the suspects allegedly entered via mountain trails from Tunisia. Diplomacy: Algiers condemned an attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport that Saudi authorities say killed 12 people and injured more than 300. Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf also joined an African Union meeting in Tripoli pressing for stronger African representation on the UN Security Council. Economy and Technology: Algeria has passed four million fibre-to-the-home subscriptions and is seeking international investors through its 2026 licensing round. A renewable-energy exhibition opens in Algiers on Tuesday, bringing together more than 60 exhibitors. Sport: Algerian weightlifter Mohamed Nadjib won six golds and a bronze at the African and Arab championships, while the women’s football team beat the Central African Republic 8-0 in an Olympic qualifier. Hull City winger Mohamed Belloumi also scored a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Everton. Health: A Health Ministry specialist says Algeria records more than 14,000 breast cancer cases annually, underscoring the need for screening and early detection.

Aviation and Rights: Air France is reportedly enforcing Israeli restrictions barring crew members with Algerian nationality, including dual French-Algerian citizens, from flights to Israel. The airline has not publicly commented. Exports and Investment: Algeria is promoting its 2026 hydrocarbon licensing round, with about 60 companies expressing interest in seven exploration blocks. Arzew Port has also shipped more than 20,000 tonnes of steel to the United States, as officials seek to grow non-oil exports. Sport: Weightlifter Mohamed Nadjib claimed six gold medals and a bronze, while Algeria’s national team celebrated an 8-0 football win over the Central African Republic. Diplomacy: Algeria highlighted its approach to tackling disinformation at an African Union Peace and Security Council meeting.

Football: Algeria claimed an 8-0 win over the Central African Republic, while the under-23 squad named 13 players based abroad for preparations ahead of its November qualifiers against Eswatini. Western Sahara: Sahrawi ambassador Khadri Addouh urged international organizations to intervene over hunger-striking political prisoners in Moroccan jails, citing their health and families’ inability to visit. Nordic Ties: Algeria used its role as guest of honour at the Nordic-African Business Summit in Oslo to pursue partnerships focused on investment, technology transfer and training. Regional Diplomacy: A Sahrawi official warned against turning the Western Sahara dispute into a geopolitical bargain, insisting any settlement must uphold self-determination.

Nordic Ties: In Oslo, Agriculture Minister Sid Ali Khaldi called for a stronger partnership with Nordic countries built on investment, technology transfer and training. Algeria and Norway also discussed fisheries and aquaculture. Western Sahara: A Sahrawi official warned against turning the dispute into a geopolitical bargain, insisting any settlement must uphold the Sahrawi people’s right to self-determination. Diplomacy: Algeria’s Constitutional Court president, Leila Aslaoui, was elected vice-president of the Venice Commission’s Scientific Council. Energy & Investment: Algeria is promoting its hydrocarbon opportunities at African Energy Week in Cape Town, while moving ahead with two 100-megawatt wind farms and adding green hydrogen to its energy plans. Startups: Algiers will host the African Startup Conference from December 5–7, with a deep-tech focus and a new competition for African technology ventures. Sport: Algerian weightlifters lifted the country’s championship tally to 34 medals, including nine gold; Salim Anes won three golds. Saudi Attacks: An Algerian woman was among three people killed in attacks on Saudi airports, as strikes disrupted flights and damaged civilian sites.

Sport: Algeria’s weightlifters lifted their tally to 34 medals, including nine gold, at the African and Arab championships in Mostaganem. The national football team beat Niger 2–1 and is preparing to face the Central African Republic in Olympic qualifying. Energy and Budget: Algeria is tendering two 100-megawatt wind farms and adding green hydrogen to its energy plans. The 2027 budget draft proposes spending of 17.25 trillion dinars, with possible fuel-price reviews and new vehicle-import rules for returning diaspora. Trade: Algerian firms signed eight export partnership agreements at Madrid’s Fruit Attraction fair, alongside a roughly $3 million contract to supply plastic packaging to Germany. Diplomacy and Infrastructure: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed Algeria’s support for “just causes” and held talks with Egyptian officials on cooperation. The Algeria–Niger fibre-optic link, launched this week, is set to strengthen regional connectivity.

Budget Plans: Algeria’s draft 2027 finance law would extend vehicle-import tax benefits to some returning citizens, raise tobacco and alcohol taxes, and allow future fuel-price reviews; no pump-price increase is set. Energy: Algeria is adding green hydrogen to its portfolio, building on Sonatrach’s partnerships with German firms and plans tied to the SoutH2 corridor. Regional Ties: A new trans-Saharan fibre-optic link connecting Algeria and Niger aims to reduce digital isolation, while Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf reiterated Algeria’s support for Western Sahara’s right to self-determination on National Diplomacy Day. Saudi Attacks: An Algerian woman was among two people killed at Abha airport in Houthi-claimed strikes that killed three and injured 36 across two Saudi airports. Sports: Algeria beat Niger 2–1 in a friendly and climbed to 28th in FIFA’s latest rankings.**

Diplomacy: Algeria celebrated National Diplomacy Day as Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf marked the country’s 1962 UN membership. Global Role: The UN Human Rights Council adopted an AI-and-human-rights resolution co-drafted by Algeria and seven other countries. Economy: The Algiers Stock Exchange began its first trading in RELAXI Spa equity bonds, while the draft 2027 budget projects spending of 17.25 trillion dinars. Partnerships: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, including investment, modernization and technical expertise. Regional Impact: An Algerian woman was among three people killed in attacks on two Saudi airports; 36 others were injured. Sport: Algeria beat Niger 2–1 in a friendly and rose one place to 28th in FIFA’s rankings.

Saudi Attacks: An Algerian woman was among three people killed when Houthi-claimed attacks hit two Saudi airports; 36 others were injured. The Saudi-led coalition said it struck 82 Houthi targets in Yemen in retaliation. Diplomacy and Fisheries: Algeria and Norway discussed cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture, as Algeria took part in the Nordic-African Business Summit in Oslo as guest of honour. Football: CR Belouizdad moved provisionally to the top of Ligue 1 after a 1–0 win over USM Khenchela. Digital Links: Algeria and Niger launched a 100-gigabit-per-second fibre-optic link, opening a new digital corridor across the Sahel. Energy: NAPEC meetings in Oran produced agreements aimed at boosting hydrocarbon recovery and partnerships. Security: Reports say Algerian military transport aircraft have flown through European airspace to Russia, raising questions about the logistics of Algeria’s military ties with Moscow.

Regional Security: An Algerian woman was among three people killed in attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha and Riyadh airports; 36 others were injured, and Yemen’s Houthi group claimed responsibility. Digital Infrastructure: Algeria and Niger launched a 100-gigabit trans-Saharan fiber link, a major step toward improving connectivity across the Sahel. State: Boualem Boualem, head of the Algerian presidency’s office, was laid to rest in Oran after his death in Geneva; Sahrawi President Brahim Ghali sent condolences to President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Energy and Industry: NAPEC 2026 closed in Oran after drawing more than 27,000 visitors and 450 exhibitors, while Algeria showcased energy technology and pursued new partnerships. Diplomacy: The UN adopted an Algerian resolution on anti-personnel landmines and human rights. Football: Algeria rose to 28th in FIFA’s latest rankings and will face Togo twice in November’s 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Trans-Saharan Connectivity: Algeria and Niger officially launched their 100 Gbit/s fibre optic link at Assamaka, aiming to cut digital dependence and boost faster, more reliable services for administrations and businesses across the corridor. Energy & Water Security: In Oran, Algeria’s water desalination push was highlighted as a strategic tool to strengthen water security and support the petrochemical sector. Regional Diplomacy: Algeria’s ties keep expanding, with a UN parliamentary meeting in Tanzania featuring Algeria among partners, and Algeria also moving to deepen cooperation with FAO/UNDP on environment and sustainable development. Islamic Scholarship: Algeria’s Awqaf Ministry wrapped up Qatar’s second Quran and Human Knowledge conference, bringing together researchers from nine countries. Oil Market Watch: OPEC+ agreed to keep November oil output targets steady despite Iran-linked disruptions, with Algeria among the key participants. Sports (Algeria): Algeria beat Niger 2-1 in a friendly, ending their camp on a win. In Memoriam: Algeria mourns Boualem Boualem, the late Chief of Cabinet and senior legal figure.

Energy & Diplomacy: Algeria’s hydrocarbons know-how is being pitched as a key driver for African energy cooperation, with APPO chief Farid Ghezali highlighting training and expertise exchange at NAPEC in Oran. Connectivity: Algeria and Niger officially launched the Trans-Saharan Fiber Optic Backbone link, boosting cross-border digital capacity up to 100Gbps. Hydrocarbons Deals: ALNAFT and Vietnam’s Petrovietnam signed two 12-month study agreements to assess ways to improve recovery at the Bir Issa and Rhourde El Baguel fields in the Berkine. Justice & Public Safety: Algeria’s Justice Minister Lotfi Boudjemaa said the death penalty for forest arson and child abduction is being activated to protect lives and property, under presidential instructions. Agriculture & Trade: Algeria and Spain concluded two red-meat cooperation agreements ahead of Ramadan 2027 to secure supply and logistics. Sports (Algeria): Algeria play Niger in a friendly in Tizi Ouzou, with an Egyptian refereeing team set to officiate.

Mahrez in Doha: Riyad Mahrez has arrived in Qatar to complete his free-transfer move to Al Shamal, with a medical at Aspetar and a contract expected to run until season end, replacing the injured Mohamed Rabie Hrimat as Al Shamal push for a first league title and AFC Champions League strength. Sahara diplomacy: Algeria’s position on Western Sahara remains in focus as UN talks reportedly shift toward transitional modalities under Morocco’s autonomy plan, while President Tebboune again insists Algeria will not be “more Sahrawi” than the Sahrawis and rejects the idea of being sidelined. Energy and regional ties: Algeria’s hydrocarbons push continues with Arkab receiving APPO’s SG and Senegal’s energy minister in Algiers, alongside fresh cooperation signals with Algeria–Senegal on hydrocarbons and power. SoutH2 hydrogen corridor: Algeria is banking on hydrogen to build a national value chain, with meetings around the SoutH2 corridor and energy ministers from partner countries. Sports spotlight: Algeria’s Tania Morice won silver in Egypt, while Kaizer Chiefs face an injury worry over Luke Baartman ahead of domestic action. Oil markets: Oil prices eased after supply expectations improved, even as Middle East disruption fears keep prices supported.

Western Sahara Talks: UN chief António Guterres’ latest report says negotiations are shifting toward transitional arrangements, with Morocco’s autonomy plan and UN Security Council Resolution 2797 set as the basis for talks, including discussion of a possible transitional council. Diplomatic Rift: Algeria severed ties with the UAE, accusing Abu Dhabi of “hostile actions” and intervention across North Africa, the Sahel and West Asia. Economy & Governance: President Tebboune faced fresh criticism after a long media appearance that critics say offered little on worsening economic and diplomatic conditions. Energy Security: OPEC+ agreed to keep November oil output targets unchanged, while OPEC warned that attacks on energy infrastructure and disrupted shipping routes could raise volatility. Agriculture Push: Algeria’s president ordered a special Council of Ministers session focused only on agriculture, praising recent gains in organization, digitization and investment. Regional Energy Projects: Algeria is advancing the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as part of its bid to strengthen its role as a regional energy hub, with work underway on the Algerian section. Sports (Algeria): Riyad Mahrez arrived in Doha to complete a free transfer to Al Shamal, and Algeria opens its Arab volleyball campaign against Oman in Amman. Trade & Cooperation: Bangladesh and Algeria launched a government-to-government plan for long-term LNG and fertiliser imports, under a broader cooperation agenda.

OPEC+ Oil Policy: Algeria and six partners agreed to keep November output steady, with the group maintaining September-required levels as Iran-war risks keep Brent above $100. Energy Corridor Push: Algeria’s “SouthH2” Southern Hydrogen Corridor is moving through studies and planning for a final version after a second ministerial meeting with Tunisia, Austria, Germany and Italy. Regional Diplomacy: President Tebboune used his media interview to reaffirm Algeria’s positions on Sahel and foreign policy, while he also hailed strong ties with Niger and Chad. African Integration: South Africa praised Algeria’s efforts for African integration, as Algeria’s parliamentary delegation took part in African and Arab group meetings in Tanzania. Hydrocarbons Cooperation: Algeria and Senegal agreed to deepen partnership across oil, gas and electricity, including training and technology transfer via Sonatrach and Petrosen. Sports—Algeria on the Pitch: Algeria’s national team continued preparations for a friendly against Niger in Tizi-Ouzou, while Algeria’s U-23s drew South Africa 1-1 in a friendly. Justice & Security: Algeria’s constitutional and legal developments continue to draw attention, alongside reports of international scrutiny of media freedom ahead of France’s 2027 election.

OPEC+ Oil Policy: Algeria and six other OPEC+ partners agreed to keep November oil output targets unchanged for a second straight month, meeting virtually and setting their next review for Nov. 1 as Middle East disruptions keep markets tight. Presidential Agenda: President Tebboune used his media briefing to push youth into municipal and wilaya elections on Nov. 28, reiterate plans to protect citizens’ purchasing power, and confirm Algeria’s growth forecast at 4.01–4.02% annually. Anti-Corruption Drive: Tebboune said digitization has sharply reduced corruption by exposing irregularities across state procedures, warning of harsh penalties for offenders. Western Sahara Stance: He reaffirmed Algeria’s steadfast support for Sahrawi self-determination, saying the final decision rests with the Sahrawi people. Regional Security: Tebboune also said Algeria sent fighter jets to Niger in late August during an attempted coup, calling it a “provocation.” Energy Cooperation: Hydrocarbons Minister Arkab met APPO’s secretary-general to boost Algeria–Africa oil and gas cooperation, including training and research. Crime Watch: Police in Adrar arrested five over a cocaine seizure and confiscated 8.1 million dinars in cash.