AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWorld Cup Build-Up: Algeria’s return to the 2026 stage is gathering momentum as the squad heads to North America, with fans in Kansas City and Lawrence gearing up for Group J matches starting June 16. Warm-Up Shock: Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1-0 in Rotterdam, with Anis Hadj Moussa scoring in the 86th minute after a string of saves by Luca Zidane. Player Spotlight: Mohamed Amoura’s rise from street football in Jijel to Algeria’s World Cup squad is being hailed as a rare, homegrown story. Transport Upgrade: Algeria’s rail operator SNTF is tendering for up to 124 diesel-electric locomotives, including freight and shunting units, with bids due in about 90 days. Energy Push: Algeria has started construction on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, aiming to move up to 30 billion cubic metres of gas annually from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria for export to Europe. Diplomacy: Syria’s foreign minister Asaad Al Shibani visited Algiers to discuss cooperation in energy, agriculture, mining, transport, and security. Finance Watch: African banking regulators are meeting in Yaoundé to strengthen prudential cooperation and financial stability amid rapid digital change.
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