Green Hydrogen & Brine Reuse: Algeria’s state desalination operator ADC says it will start feasibility studies and research partnerships this year to support green hydrogen development and better utilise brine, building on a pilot at the Corso plant in Boumerdès and preparing a framework deal with ONEDD. US Forced-Labour Tariffs: Washington has proposed Section 301 duties that could hit Algeria and seven other African economies, with Algeria listed among countries accused of failing to ban or enforce forced-labour import prohibitions—raising the risk of higher costs for exports to the US. Trade Pressure Widens: The same US proposal targets 60 economies globally, with tariffs proposed at 10% or 12.5% depending on compliance status, and a public comment process before any final decision. Algeria in the World Cup Spotlight: With the tournament approaching, coverage highlights Algeria’s match availability and fan viewing culture abroad, including ticket listings that still show Algeria v Austria as among the games with primary tickets available. Regional Business Context: Commentary on Maghreb rivalry argues that normalisation between Rabat and Algiers could unlock a new economic phase by boosting intra-regional trade and growth.