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Recent talks between Algiers and Tashkent renew hopes for gold mining

Behind its official façade, Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's meeting with Uzbekistan's foreign minister had a strong focus on mining prospects.

Subscribers only Mining 16.06.2026

TotalEnergies struggles to win QatarEnergy's support for acquisition of new blocks

Seeing its partnership with the Qatari state-owned company increasingly uncertain, the French major may be forced to go it alone in the race for new exploration permits.

Subscribers only Energy 08.06.2026

Negotiations over Western Sahara take a backseat to Middle East conflict

As long as the Polisario Front has not clearly expressed its expectations regarding autonomy, Rabat continues to drive forward its proposal, which has yet to lead to an agreement between the parties. The hope for a swift resolution to the conflict as promised by Washington is starting to fade.

Subscribers only Diplomacy Running Story - The Western Saharan stakes 25.05.2026

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Algiers and Paris pursue rapprochement

The Algerian Justice Minister, Lotfi Boudjemaa, and his French counterpart, Gérald Darmanin, in Algiers on 18 May 2026.© APP/NurPhoto via AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 22.05.2026

Change at top of DGSI counter-espionage bureau

Appointed as head of counter-espionage a year ago, the highly experienced General Abdelkader Aït Ouarabi, known as "Hassan", has left his post.

Subscribers only Defence 19.05.2026

Sonatrach's $1bn project in Skikda runs into major delays

Announced in March 2024, the construction project of a petrochemical complex for the production of linear alkylbenzene was scheduled to last 44 months, with delivery at the end of 2027.

Subscribers only Energy 12.05.2026

Medlink-EU electricity project takes shape

Largely driven by Rome, the idea is to supply Europe with renewable energy from Algeria and Tunisia. Following investment agreements, lobbying and the creation of dedicated subsidiaries, it is now well on track.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 08.05.2026

French grain trade struggles to reimpose itself in Algiers

Despite the thaw in relations with Paris, French wheat exporters have little hope of a near-term resumption of trade with their former leading international customer.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 05.05.2026

Harbour Energy weighs sale of North African oil assets

Bank of America is expected to be appointed to place some of Harbour Energy's Algerian, Libyan and Egyptian oil interests on the market.

Subscribers only Energy 01.05.2026

Washington consults former US ambassador on Western Sahara

The renewed consultation of Elizabeth Moore Aubin by both the State Department and a think-tank close to Rabat’s position reflects the premium Washington is placing on experienced counsel as it prepares another attempt to move the negotiations forward.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.04.2026

Cultural events promote detente between Algiers and Paris

The new president of the Institut du Monde Arabe, Anne-Claire Legendre, will take part in the first edition of the African-Mediterranean Symposium of Thought, to be held on 29 and 30 April in Algiers, alongside Ségolène Royal.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 28.04.2026

Sonatrach leadership grounded ahead of Houston energy summit

Noureddine Daoudi, chief executive of the hydrocarbons giant Sonatrach, will ultimately not attend the Offshore Technology Conference 2026 in the United States owing to administrative constraints.

Subscribers only Energy 22.04.2026

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TotalEnergies banks on QatarEnergy to secure access to new permits

The complicated political relations between France and Algeria are prompting the French oil major to consider partnerships with other oil companies with close ties to the presidency.

Subscribers only Energy 21.04.2026

CEO of TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanné, and his counterpart at QatarEnergy, Qatari Energy Minister Saad Sherida Al Kaabi, in Doha in June 2022.

President Tebboune's European schedule takes shape

Forced to cancel his trip to Qatar due to the conflict that has engulfed the Middle East, the Algerian head of state will be stepping up his activities on the European stage in the second half of 2026.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.04.2026

French business chiefs to renew ties with opposite numbers

The CREA economic renewal council and France's MEDEF employers' federation are set to meet in the Algerian capital in an effort to revive business ties long hampered by political tensions between the two countries.

Subscribers only Business 20.04.2026

Medef President Patrick Martin in Paris on 15 April 2026.

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Ursula von der Leyen's envoys preach the word of Brussels from Cairo to Rabat

European Union diplomats are working to implement the European Commission president's policy in North Africa. The adoption of the Mediterranean Pact in November reaffirmed the key pillars of this strategy, which focuses on managing migration flows, regional security and economic development.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.04.2026

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo, in March 2024.

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Algeria

Recent talks between Algiers and Tashkent renew hopes for gold mining

TotalEnergies struggles to win QatarEnergy's support for acquisition of new blocks

Negotiations over Western Sahara take a backseat to Middle East conflict

Spotlight
Algiers and Paris pursue rapprochement

Change at top of DGSI counter-espionage bureau

Sonatrach's $1bn project in Skikda runs into major delays

Medlink-EU electricity project takes shape

French grain trade struggles to reimpose itself in Algiers

Harbour Energy weighs sale of North African oil assets

Washington consults former US ambassador on Western Sahara

Cultural events promote detente between Algiers and Paris

Sonatrach leadership grounded ahead of Houston energy summit

Spotlight
TotalEnergies banks on QatarEnergy to secure access to new permits

President Tebboune's European schedule takes shape

French business chiefs to renew ties with opposite numbers

Inner Circle
Ursula von der Leyen's envoys preach the word of Brussels from Cairo to Rabat

PwC scrutinises Algerian bosses

Mahgreb experts launch strategic think tank

Public holding company Madar's faltering maritime strategy

Head of business leaders' group taps into French connections to foster ties in Europe

End of the road for Cap Groupe, the Rebrab family's other French acquisition

Head of Oran airports abruptly dismissed

Brussels grows impatient with Algiers' delays over trade dispute

Fresh row between Algiers and Paris hampers Macron's remembrance efforts

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The path to the resumption of dialogue between Algiers and Paris

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Algeria

Recent talks between Algiers and Tashkent renew hopes for gold mining

TotalEnergies struggles to win QatarEnergy's support for acquisition of new blocks

Negotiations over Western Sahara take a backseat to Middle East conflict

Spotlight Algiers and Paris pursue rapprochement

Change at top of DGSI counter-espionage bureau

Sonatrach's $1bn project in Skikda runs into major delays

Medlink-EU electricity project takes shape

French grain trade struggles to reimpose itself in Algiers

Harbour Energy weighs sale of North African oil assets

Washington consults former US ambassador on Western Sahara

Cultural events promote detente between Algiers and Paris

Sonatrach leadership grounded ahead of Houston energy summit

Spotlight TotalEnergies banks on QatarEnergy to secure access to new permits

President Tebboune's European schedule takes shape

French business chiefs to renew ties with opposite numbers

Inner Circle Ursula von der Leyen's envoys preach the word of Brussels from Cairo to Rabat

PwC scrutinises Algerian bosses

Mahgreb experts launch strategic think tank

Public holding company Madar's faltering maritime strategy

Head of business leaders' group taps into French connections to foster ties in Europe

End of the road for Cap Groupe, the Rebrab family's other French acquisition

Head of Oran airports abruptly dismissed

Brussels grows impatient with Algiers' delays over trade dispute

Fresh row between Algiers and Paris hampers Macron's remembrance efforts

Spotlight The path to the resumption of dialogue between Algiers and Paris

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Algiers and Paris pursue rapprochement

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TotalEnergies banks on QatarEnergy to secure access to new permits

Inner Circle
Ursula von der Leyen's envoys preach the word of Brussels from Cairo to Rabat

Spotlight
The path to the resumption of dialogue between Algiers and Paris