AGP Executive Report

Diplomacy Shock: Algeria has severed diplomatic relations with the UAE, accusing Abu Dhabi of “provocative or hostile” actions and saying it exhausted all efforts to preserve ties; the UAE ambassador in Algiers was summoned and given 48 hours to comply, while the UAE said it hopes the break is temporary and urged preserving fraternal links. Party Backing: Algeria’s FLN and RND parties publicly reaffirmed support for the sovereign decision, framing it as a response to continued hostile behavior and calling for national unity behind state institutions. Regional Outreach: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf held talks by phone with Oman’s top diplomat on de-escalation and regional stability, while Algeria and Uzbekistan agreed to set up a joint business council to boost trade and investment. Health & Industry: Saidal and Roche signed an agreement to localize breast cancer drug manufacturing in Algeria, aiming to improve availability and continuity of care. Sports Note: Noah Okafor says he will not play for Switzerland under coach Murat Yakin, citing “broken trust” and “unkept commitments.”

Diplomacy & Economy: President Tebboune chaired a meeting on boosting the investment sector and activating Algeria’s one-stop shop system, aiming to speed up procedures and attract business. Local Governance: Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud installed Fouzia Naama as Deputy Minister in charge of Local Authorities, as Algeria pushes reforms tied to penal code updates, fire-damage compensation, and a unified digital market system. Foreign Relations: Ahmed Attaf co-presided with Slovakia’s Juraj Blanár over the inauguration of the Slovak Embassy in Algiers, signaling a fresh push after a long diplomatic gap. Energy & Oil Markets: OPEC+ says it will keep October oil output at September levels, with Algeria listed among the seven producers maintaining quotas. Security & Justice: Algeria plans to reinstate the death penalty for deliberate arson after deadly wildfires, with investigations continuing. Sports: Algeria’s Triki set a new meet record, and the national team cruised past Côte d’Ivoire 37-20.

Governance & Economy: President Tebboune chaired a meeting on boosting the investment sector and activating Algeria’s one-stop shop system. Justice & Public Safety: The Prime Minister put the Penal Code on the agenda, including compensation linked to recent wildfires, while Algeria moves to reinstate the death penalty for deliberate arson. Local Administration: Interior Minister Saïd Sayoud installed Fouzia Naama as Deputy Minister for Local Authorities. Diplomacy: Ahmed Attaf met Slovak FM Juraj Blanár and co-presided over the inauguration of the Slovak Embassy in Algiers, with parliamentary talks also held. Health & Industry: Algeria is set to launch a digital access portal for pharmaceutical products (PAPP BOX) to regulate market access and support local production. Business & Finance: COSOB announced the first professional Master’s in Islamic Financial Markets for 2026-2027. Transport & Services: Finance Ministry says eligible foreign airlines’ revenue transfers will be processed within 24 hours. Security: Turkish police arrested an Algerian wanted by Algeria via Interpol over drug trafficking allegations. Sports: Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees include Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi and Senegal’s Sadio Mané as the only African men.

Algiers diplomacy: Algeria strongly condemned attacks on Saudi cities Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran, reaffirming solidarity with Riyadh. Elections prep: ANIE chief Saad Arous met Communication Minister Mohamed Bouslimani to coordinate preparations for municipal and provincial council elections on 28 November. Security & migration: An inter-ministerial committee on migration said it is staying tight-lipped on the cost of policing planned September 30 anti-undocumented migration protests, while reporting hundreds of arrests and cases registered. Drug crackdown: President Tebboune chaired a meeting on converting Tanezrouft desert military barracks into a prison for drug lords, to be handed to the justice ministry. Regional rights debate: NGOs urged independent monitoring in Algeria’s Tindouf camps at the UN Human Rights Council, citing allegations of abuse and child recruitment. Energy ties: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab discussed strengthening Algeria-Azerbaijan cooperation, including OPEC+ and a 2027 joint commission meeting. Sports (Algeria-linked): Algeria’s Rayan Aït-Nouri featured in Haaland’s Champions League goal for Manchester City.

Drug Control & Justice: President Tebboune chaired a meeting on converting Tanezrouft desert military barracks into a prison for drug lords and dealers, to be handed over to the Justice Ministry. Regional Security: Algeria’s delegation is in Vienna for the 33rd HONLEA-Africa meeting of heads of national drug law enforcement agencies, aiming to strengthen coordinated action against illicit trafficking. Hydrocarbons Diplomacy: Algeria’s Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met Azerbaijan’s energy chief Parviz Shahbazov to discuss deeper cooperation across field development, oil services, transport, refining and petrochemicals, with preparations for a 2027 joint commission. Sports Spotlight: World Karate Federation President Antonio Espinos is set to arrive in Algiers for the opening ceremony of the African Karate Championships. Football Buzz: France Football unveiled Ballon d’Or 2026 nominees, with Algerian youngster Ibrahim Maza among the Kopa Trophy young talent candidates. Migration Watch: Reports describe a migrant “taxi boat” landing on a Spanish beach, with some arrivals linked to departures from Oran, Algeria.

Regional Security: Russia’s Lavrov said Iran could join the Makkah Joint Defence Pact in the future, with Egypt and Algeria mentioned as possible participants, as the Gulf-focused deal signed by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye on Aug. 7 looks set to expand. Arab Diplomacy: Algeria’s Ahmed Attaf told the Arab League in Cairo that Arab crises must be solved nationally and inclusively, without foreign interference, while ministers also backed action to protect Palestinians and Jerusalem. Economy & Energy: Oil jumped to a six-week high as Iran warned it would target energy infrastructure in response to US attacks, pushing Brent near $97. Local Governance & Infrastructure: Algeria’s Eastern Mining Line project (422 km) is under coordination monitoring, and President Tebboune reiterated the need to deliver major infrastructure on schedule. Public Services: Illiteracy in Algeria fell to 4.7% thanks to the national literacy strategy. Safety: A multi-vehicle crash in Tizi Ouzou killed 10 and injured 10.

Diplomacy in Cairo: Algeria’s FM Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed that Arab crises must be solved nationally and without foreign interference, as the Arab League Council met at ministerial level and adopted resolutions on Palestine and Gulf tensions. Jerusalem Focus: The Arab ministerial committee backed stronger political, diplomatic and economic action to stop Israeli violations at Al-Aqsa and protect the city’s historical and legal status, with Algeria among the members. Judiciary Update: Nassira Dahou was installed as the new President of the Tribunal of Conflicts in Algiers following a partial judicial reshuffle. Energy & Economy: OPEC+ producers, including Algeria, kept October oil quotas unchanged amid Middle East disruption, while Algeria also pushed energy cooperation talks with African partners. Public Services: Compensation for wildfire victims continues to be delivered after assessments, and a 10-year-old boy’s body was recovered from a well in El-Bayadh after a four-day rescue. Sports & Culture: Algeria’s karate referees are being trained for the African Championship in Algiers, and the Back-to-School Fair “Lemsid” returns in September (14–26) at SAFEX’s Pins Maritimes venue.

Tragic Rescue in El Bayadh: Algeria’s civil protection recovered the body of 10-year-old Ayoub Hadaf after a four-day effort to reach him from an ~80-metre-deep, 40cm-wide well in Ghassoul, ending a nationwide vigil. Oil Market Watch: OPEC+ kept October output quotas unchanged, with Algeria’s quota set at 1.007 million bpd, citing uncertainty tied to ongoing West Asia tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Diplomacy in Motion: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf arrived in Cairo to take part in the 166th Arab League Council ministerial session. Security & Training: Algeria hosted NATO warships for a joint naval drill off Oran, with PASSEX exercises aimed at maritime surveillance and cooperation. Sports Leadership: Algeria appointed Brahim Hemdani as national football coach ahead of AFCON qualifiers. Tech Upgrade in Oran: Oran entered the world’s top 50 for mobile internet speed, joining Algiers in the ranking.

Energy & Economy: OPEC+ kept oil output policy unchanged for October, with Algeria’s quota set at 1.007 million bpd, as the group cited uncertainty from the Iran war and the Strait of Hormuz. Telecom & Cities: Oran entered the world’s top 50 for mobile internet speed for the first time, ranking 41st (197.09 Mbps) and joining Algiers (42nd, 194.57 Mbps). Local Governance & Recovery: Compensation delivery for residents affected by recent wildfires continues across impacted provinces, following surveys and on-the-ground assessments. Public Safety: Algeria’s civil protection recovered the body of a 10-year-old boy (Ayoub) after a four-day rescue effort from an 80-meter well in el-Bayadh. Security & Diplomacy: Niger’s military leaders again accused France of orchestrating a failed mutiny in Niamey, while President Tiani reiterated commitment to sovereignty and unity amid destabilization attempts. Sports: Algeria named Hemdani as head coach after Petkovic’s departure, and the FAF set dates for the 2026 Algerian Super Cups across youth and senior categories.

Youth & Solidarity: Algeria launched a National Youth Volunteer and Support Centre in Jijel, alongside the “DAAM” initiative, to back communities hit by wildfires. Disaster Response: Authorities say 149 km of damaged drinking-water networks were repaired in five days, with teams and mobile labs deployed to restore service and monitor water quality. Public Services & Governance: Digitalization officials met to set up a unified digital mechanism to regulate the national market, and to build indicators for a national social map. Elections & Media: ANIE chief Saad Arous met public television and APS directors general ahead of local elections on Nov. 28. Sports (Algeria): Algeria named Brahim Hemdani as new national coach after Vladimir Petkovic’s exit; qualifiers start Sept. 25 vs Zambia. Rescue (Urgent): Search teams continued for a 10-year-old boy trapped in an 80-metre well in El Bayadh, with rescuers struggling to reach him. International Spotlight: Algeria won three medals (two silver, one bronze) at U18/U23 youth world championships in China.

Wildfires Response: Algeria is repairing nearly 150 km of damaged drinking-water networks after recent fires, with 149 km restored in five days and dozens of teams and mobile water-quality labs deployed. Solidarity Aid: Jijel is receiving more than 3,000 school bags for affected families, distributed via local solidarity cells. Crisis Rescue: Rescuers are still racing to save 10-year-old Ayoub, trapped for days in an 80-metre-deep, narrow well in El Bayadh, with heavy machinery digging a pit beside the site. Digital Governance: Meriem Benmouloud and Amel Abdellatif are pushing a unified digital mechanism to regulate the national market, while a working group advances indicators for a national social map. Trade Momentum: Algeria’s 4th Intra-African Trade Fair helped drive signed deals toward nearly $50bn, boosting intra-Africa commerce. Sports & National Team: The Algerian Football Federation appoints Brahim Hemdani as head coach after Vladimir Petkovic’s departure. Regional Football: Algeria will face Burundi on Sept. 29 in Bujumbura in 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Public Safety & Rights Debate: Tebboune’s call to enforce the death penalty for arsonists draws renewed international criticism.

Wildfire fallout in Algeria: The Polisario Front’s National Secretariat praised Algeria’s “steadfast” Sahrawi stance while sending condolences to families after Algeria’s deadly wildfires. Rescue in focus: Civil Protection teams are racing to save a 10-year-old boy, Ayoub, trapped in an 80-metre-deep narrow well in El Ghassoul, using a careful side-digging plan to avoid collapse. Banking leadership: Algeria’s Finance Minister Mohamed Lamine Lebbou oversaw the handover as Mohand Bourai took over as Governor of the Bank of Algeria. Regional cooperation: Algeria and Niger signed new agreements and a joint action plan to strengthen technical cooperation in public works and infrastructure. Sports—Algeria in the spotlight: Imane Khelif’s new documentary, “Imane Khelif: Still Fighting,” is set for TIFF sales, while Algeria’s Mohamed Lamine Benaissa is named referee assessor for a CAF Champions League clash. Football transfers: Rangers’ Badredine Bouanani joined on loan, and Algeria’s presence is noted among the most expensive Arab transfers.

Banking Leadership: Finance Minister Mohamed Lamine Lebbou presided over the handover ceremony appointing Mohand Bourai as Governor of the Bank of Algeria, as Bourai pledged to work with banking and financial stakeholders to match Algeria’s economic momentum. Humanitarian Rescue: Civil Protection teams are racing to save 10-year-old Ayoub after he fell into an 80-metre-deep, extremely narrow well in El Ghassoul, with parallel excavation underway and officials denying rumors that the operation has ended. Diplomacy & Infrastructure: Algeria and Niger signed agreements and adopted a joint action plan to strengthen technical cooperation in public works and basic infrastructure, building on prior commission meetings. Sports & Culture: Algeria’s presence at the Taranto 2026 Mediterranean Games delivered a best-ever overseas haul of 40 medals, while the death of Algerian-born French filmmaker Tony Gatlif at 77 sparked tributes for his Roma-focused cinema. Football: CAF appointed Gabonese referee Cregue Flaury Moukagni for the CAF Champions League preliminary clash San Pedro vs Rivers United, with Algeria’s Mohamed Lamine Benaissa named referee assessor.

Wildfires & Public Safety: Algerian firefighters are still battling deadly wildfires across several provinces, with the worst damage reported in Jijel; President Tebboune has vowed to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists as officials cite 12 deaths while social media shows far higher losses. Security & Justice: The High Security Council’s latest decisions include tougher measures against drug trafficking, including a specialized security body and a high-security prison in the far south. Sports (Algeria in focus): Algeria’s Mohamed Sief-Eddine Boukartaba won silver in the half-marathon, while athletes also added medals at Taranto 2026; in football, Algerian winger Badredine Bouanani joined Rangers on loan from Stuttgart as the transfer window closed. Regional Diplomacy: Algeria’s role in Sahel security remains in the spotlight after Niger’s coup attempt, with reports highlighting Algeria’s support for partners. Trade & Business: Kamel Rezig met Qatari businessmen in Algiers to discuss expanding economic cooperation. Parliament: Algerian lawmakers will attend the IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Samarkand.

Organized Crime Crackdown: Algeria’s High Security Council approved a specialized security body to fight drugs and created a high-security prison in the far south for drug lords, signaling a tougher, more comprehensive approach. Drug Trafficking at Source: The same security push targets drug networks more directly, moving beyond traditional methods. Parliament on the Move: Algeria’s Lower and Upper House delegations will take part in the 12th Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Samarkand, starting Friday. Energy & Industry Partnerships: Hydrocarbons Minister Mohamed Arkab met US firm KBR to discuss cooperation in strategic projects, including engineering and advanced technologies. Economic Diplomacy: Trade minister Kamel Rezig met Qatari businessmen led by Sheikh Mohammed bin Fahad Al Thani to explore ways to expand economic partnership. Wildfire Recovery in Jijel: Housing and public works officials inspected rehabilitation efforts after forest fires, including damaged homes and road infrastructure. Sports—Mediterranean Games: Algeria added medals in Taranto: Zahra Tatar won bronze in hammer throw, while table tennis champion Mehdi Bouloussa took gold; Yasser Triki won gold in triple jump. International Spotlight—Ceuta: A new wave of debate in Spain over the Ceuta migration crisis continues, with claims and counterclaims tied to Morocco and European politics.

Security & Justice: President Tebboune chaired a High Security Council meeting as Algeria moves to convert an old Sahara barracks in Tanesruft into a high-security prison for drug traffickers and drug lords, alongside plans for a specialized anti-trafficking security agency. Wildfires & Public Safety: Algeria continues wildfire fallout, with officials and parliament visiting affected areas in Jijel and the state pushing for harsher penalties, including death penalty measures for arsonists after deadly blazes. Government Updates: A partial cabinet reshuffle saw new ministers take office, including Mohamed Bouslimani (Communication), Sid Ali Khaldi (Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries), and Mohamed Hattab (Labor, Employment and Social Security), while Farid Kourtel was appointed Industry Minister. Energy & Economy: Opec+ is expected to keep its October oil output policy unchanged, with Algeria among core members at the Sunday meeting. Sports (Algeria in focus): Algeria’s Said Ameri won gold in the 10,000m, Mohamed Yasser Triki claimed triple-jump gold, and Kaylia Nemour added medals at the Mediterranean Games; Algeria also beat Uganda 3-2 in women’s volleyball classification play. International Links: Spain denied a police report claiming Morocco orchestrated the Ceuta migrant rush, as diplomatic tensions continue.