AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpain–Algeria Rapprochement: Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez visited Algiers and agreed to boost Spanish imports of Algerian natural gas by 10%, framing it as a fresh start after the Western Sahara rift; both sides also pledged deeper cooperation on energy, trade, investment, migration, and a summit in Madrid in October. Energy Diplomacy: Algeria’s push for a bigger EU energy role and Berlin’s focus on hydrocarbons underline how ties are still largely gas-driven, even as human-rights questions shadow high-level visits. Regional Infrastructure: ECOWAS leaders endorsed the $27bn Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline, a 6,000-km project crossing 13 countries, with construction expected to start in 2028 and first deliveries targeted for 2031. Tragedy in Algiers: A deadly fire at a children’s care centre in Mohammadia killed at least 11 children and injured around 19; condolences poured in from regional partners including Somalia and Saudi Arabia. Sports & Society: The 2026 World Cup’s legacy is being debated—joy on the pitch versus complaints about FIFA administration—while Algeria’s football spotlight also includes Copper Queens players arriving for pre-WAFCON camp in Algeria.
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