AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoParliament Milestone: Algeria’s National People’s Assembly opened its new term and elected Khalida Boufedech as the country’s first-ever female speaker, winning 302 votes as women remain a small share of deputies (about 6%). Western Sahara Diplomacy: A scientific symposium in Algiers backed self-determination for Sahrawis via a UN-supervised referendum, warning that attempts to reshape the issue could undermine international legitimacy. Regional Tensions: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said Algeria will confront any threat aimed at Tunisia, as the North African neighbor faces severe power cuts and political strain. Tech & Water: Oman and Algerian firms signed an MoU to pilot automated water meter reading using digital tech, starting with 100 customer accounts. Civil Society Pressure: Amnesty International condemned Algeria’s move to dissolve an independent teachers’ union, calling it an attack on freedom of association.
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