Algeria–Tunisia Diplomacy: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Tunisia’s Kais Saied agreed to hold a soon meeting to boost coordination on trade, energy, transport and border security, with both sides flagging Sahel instability and irregular migration. Tourism Push: Algeria hosted a seven-day international tour for 50 delegates from 22 countries, including journalists and travel agents, showcasing Algiers, Oran, Annaba and Tlemcen and major heritage sites as it targets 8 million visitors by 2029. Energy & Industry: Algeria is expanding renewable energy and green hydrogen ambitions, aiming for 15 GW by 2035, while also deepening electricity exports to Tunisia during summer 2026. Startups & SMEs: The AfDB and Algeria’s knowledge economy ministry pledged to strengthen support for African startups and SMEs, including cooperation with Algeria Venture and plans for an African Startup Conference in Algiers. Western Sahara Shift: Algeria’s foreign minister Ahmed Attaf signaled openness to direct Morocco–Polisario talks under UN and US auspices, amid claims of growing international backing for Morocco’s autonomy plan. Film in Algiers: Sofia Djama is filming “A Quarter to Thursday” in Algiers, her follow-up to “Blessed,” with an international cast.