Energy & Trade: Algeria’s pipeline gas exports to Europe kept climbing, with deliveries to Spain up 7% and to Italy up 4% in the first four months of 2026, as TransMed and Medgaz delivered steadier supply than some rivals. Hydrocarbons Diplomacy: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune ratified a new MoU with Azerbaijan to expand cooperation in oil, gas, petrochemicals, LNG and emerging green-energy projects including hydrogen, with SOCAR set to supply long-term crude volumes to Sonatrach. Intra-Africa Business: Algeria will host the 4th Intra-African Trade Fair (Sept 4-10), aiming to boost trade and investment with 2,000+ exhibitors and deals projected above $44bn, in partnership with Afreximbank and AfCFTA. Digital Economy: Algeria reviewed progress on its national AI strategy and approved the launch of the Dzair Digital Services portal, while also teaming with UNDP on a digital future. Regional Unity: Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf reaffirmed Algeria’s push to strengthen African unity, citing expanded embassies and Air Algérie’s growing African network. Sports & Economy (Indirect): Algeria’s World Cup presence is set to intersect with major travel and base-camp planning as teams prepare for June 1 roster submission and the tournament’s Kansas City build-up.