AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoAlgeria–Germany Energy Deal: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s Berlin visit highlights a push to deepen economic ties, with 30 agreements signed between German and Algerian firms across hydrocarbons, renewables, energy transition, pharma and advanced tech—plus the first LNG export to Germany from Algeria’s Sonatrach. Green Hydrogen Ambition: In Berlin, Tebboune’s SouthH2 Corridor push puts Algeria’s green hydrogen plans in the spotlight, framed as a shift from oil-and-gas exports to decarbonised molecules for Europe. Trade & Investment Links: A Vietnam–Algeria business networking event reports Vietnam exports to Algeria at $284m in the first five months of 2026, led by green coffee, while Algerian firms explore importing spices, coffee and cashews. AI Governance Move: Algeria is listed among founding states of WAICO, a new China-led AI cooperation body headquartered in Shanghai, aiming to narrow the tech gap and coordinate AI standards. Visa & Mobility Watch: Azerbaijan’s 2026 e-visa list includes only five African countries—Algeria among them—while South Africa’s 2026 visa-free list excludes Sierra Leone. Energy Costs & Outages: A data ranking shows European households pay the highest energy bills, while Tunisia’s SONEDE/STEG blame game over water and power cuts underscores how demand spikes and capacity issues can hit households.
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