AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEnergy Shift: Algeria is pushing a major renewable drive—aiming for 15 GW by 2035 and positioning itself for green hydrogen, as oil and gas still dominate exports and leave the economy exposed to price swings. Startups Push: The AfDB and Algeria’s economy ministry pledged to deepen support for African startups and SMEs, including links with Algeria’s public accelerator and a planned Algiers startup conference. World Cup Build-Up: Algeria’s squad is set to train in Kansas City during the 2026 World Cup, with matches against Argentina and Austria at Arrowhead Stadium, alongside talk of a “new generation” of players. Diplomacy & Libya: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf urged international initiatives to plug into UN efforts for a political settlement in Libya, calling for elected institutions and national unity. Hajj in Focus: Algerians joined the peak prayers at Mount Arafat as the pilgrimage continues under extreme heat. Crime Update: Two Algerian migrants in London were jailed for a failed £15,000 watch robbery attempt targeting a Kuwaiti tourist.
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