AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDiplomatic Rift: Algeria severed ties with the UAE, ordering the ambassador to leave within 48 hours and banning UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft from Algerian airspace, a move widely covered internationally as a sovereign decision tied to “provocative and hostile” actions. Regional Security: Algeria also issued a strong condemnation after drones targeted Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline in Riyadh and Medina, calling it a violation of sovereignty and a threat to security and stability. Western Sahara: A fresh commentary argues the UN’s stance on MINURSO and the Sahrawi referendum is failing, urging African states—alongside Algeria—to defend the Sahrawi cause. Economy & Trade: Skikda’s Port Enterprise shipped nearly 19,000 tonnes of cement and clinker to Italy and Libya, boosting non-hydrocarbon exports. Sports (Algiers): Algeria’s national karate team won 8 medals (3 gold) at the African Championships in Algiers; swimmers are training in Ksar El Boukhari; Algerian university athletes posted strong results at the African University Games. Energy Markets: LNG prices in Asia hit the highest level since Dec 2022 amid Middle East escalation, while oil prices stayed on track for a weekly gain.
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