AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoWorld Cup & Algeria: Algeria’s World Cup run ended after Switzerland swept them 2-0, with Riyad Mahrez announcing his international retirement following the exit, while coach Petkovic urged the team to focus on positives. Energy & Economy: The IMF says Algeria’s gray-list exit didn’t fix deeper economic weaknesses, warning about deficit pressures and the need for broad fiscal consolidation. Trade Pressure: The US hit Algerian steel rebar with new countervailing duties, adding fresh strain to an oil-dependent economy. Digital Sovereignty: Algeria inaugurated the National Centre for Digital Services to keep critical state data inside national borders and support digital transformation. Solar Push: Algeria is working toward 15 GW of solar by 2035, with experts urging more openness to international players to speed delivery. Urban Liveability: Algiers landed in the bottom 10 of the 2026 Global Liveability Index, with infrastructure dragging down its score. Culture & Heritage Tech: Algerian startup Artify is launching immersive 3D virtual tours of sites like Tassili n’Ajjer, Timgad, and the Kasbah of Algiers to widen access to heritage. Weather: A heatwave pushed temperatures above 40°C in Algiers, with residents cooling off on the beach.
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