AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Fallout: Algeria has lodged an official complaint with FIFA over “refereeing injustice” in its 3-0 Group J loss to Argentina, arguing Lionel Messi should have been shown a straight red for a studs-up challenge on Aissa Mandi and that VAR failed to intervene; Algeria also cites two other elbow incidents involving Alexis Mac Allister and Ibrahim Maza. FATF Update: Algeria was removed from the FATF grey list after roughly 20 months of enhanced monitoring, following reforms to strengthen anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing controls. Visa News: Turkey expanded visa-free travel for Algerians with ordinary passports, lowering the older age threshold from 65 to 50 for tourism or transit stays up to 90 days. Diplomacy: Algeria’s foreign minister Ahmed Attaf met Bahrain’s outgoing ambassador, praising fraternal cooperation and wishing success ahead. Regional Trade: Oman will take part in the 57th Algiers International Fair with a delegation of 20 companies to boost non-oil exports and ties with African markets. Sports Culture in Kansas: Algerian team support is spilling into U.S. cities like Lawrence and Kansas City, where local artists and fans are welcoming “Les Fennecs” with cultural exchanges and public events.
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