AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup Focus: Algeria named a 27-man provisional squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Riyad Mahrez and goalkeeper Luca Zidane among the headline picks, plus the recall of Nabil Bentaleb and returns for Houssem Aouar and Amine Gouiri. Foreign Policy & Africa: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf marked Africa Day by reaffirming Algeria’s push for stronger African unity, citing expanded embassies and Air Algérie’s growing network across the continent. Security & Regional Tensions: A viral video alleging Azawad Liberation Front fighters in Algeria’s far south near the Mali border is stoking fresh Algeria–Mali worries, though authenticity and claims remain unverified. Energy Watch: Algeria’s pipeline gas exports to Europe rose again in early 2026, with deliveries to Spain and Italy increasing as Europe seeks steadier supply. Politics at Home: Algeria’s election authority barred prominent former Hirak figures from standing in July parliamentary elections, renewing criticism over political access.
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