AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoEnergy Infrastructure: Algeria has started work on its section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a 4,128-km project aimed at moving up to 30 bcm/year from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria’s Hassi R’Mel hub for export to Europe. OPEC+ Watch: OPEC+ ministers will meet online this Sunday after the UAE’s withdrawal, with Algeria among the key monthly participants. Trade & Tariffs: The US is considering new Section 301 forced-labour tariffs that could hit 60 economies, including Nigeria, with a potential 12.5% duty on some exports. World Cup Business: Algeria’s return to the 2026 finals is driving demand and pricing—resale ticket averages put Algeria among the higher-priced Arab team matches—while KU Athletics says hosting Team Algeria in Lawrence is expected to break even. Diplomacy/Environment: UNESCO added 14 new biosphere reserves worldwide, including Algeria, expanding its network to 797 sites. Human Tragedy: Nearly 50 people died of thirst in the Sahara after a truck broke down near the Mali–Algeria–Niger borders, underscoring risks for cross-border transport.
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