FATF Exit: Algeria has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list after completing a multi-stage reform plan on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing, a move announced at the Paris plenary (15–19 June) that should boost confidence with global investors. Anti-Corruption Network: Zimbabwe’s Zacc chair Michael Reza was elected first vice president of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA), with Algeria’s Khaled Benguernane named second vice president—signaling continued regional coordination on graft and financial crime. Trade & Industry: Oman will take part in the 57th Algiers International Fair with 20 companies across sectors from food, fisheries and chemicals to logistics and construction materials, aiming to expand non-oil exports and build African partnerships. Energy Projects: The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline has restarted after renewed Algeria–Niger ties, with construction ramping up from Algeria’s Adrar region and a plan to move Nigerian gas toward European markets via Italy and Spain. World Cup & Algeria: Algeria’s World Cup return is fueling local and diaspora buzz, while the tournament schedule for June 21 includes Tunisia vs Japan at midnight ET and June 22 features Jordan vs Algeria at 11 p.m. ET.