AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDeath Penalty Push: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ordered Algeria to reinstate capital punishment for deliberate arson after deadly wildfires killed at least 12 people and injured dozens, with a justice ministry deadline of Sept. 15 to amend the penal code and executions only after all appeals. Wildfire Crackdown & Blackout: Authorities imposed strict media controls and a tight information blackout while civil protection reported dozens of fires still active, and families described delays and obstacles in recovering bodies. Sahel Security: Algeria backed Niger after a failed Niamey mutiny, sending four Su-30 jets plus Il-76 and Il-78 support aircraft, as Niger’s president said the situation is “fully under control.” Energy Diplomacy: Germany’s foreign minister said Berlin is eyeing long-term Algerian gas deals to diversify supply as storage remains low, and Algeria and Germany also agreed to expand cooperation in energy, renewables, industry, transport and pharma. Spain Extradition Fight: Spain is being pressured over the detention of Algerian businessman and media figure Ayoub Aissiou, with Algeria seeking his handover over convictions critics call politically motivated.
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