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Algeria

Sonatrach caves in to Naturgy on LNG prices

The Spanish firm Naturgy obtained lower prices from Sonatrach after threatening to buy its natural gas from the US instead of Algeria.

Subscribers only Energy 30.10.2020

President Tebboune flown to Cologne by private French air ambulance

President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who has already tested positive for Covid-19, arrived on October 28 at 9 pm local time at [...]

Subscribers only Politics 28.10.2020

BPC Banking Technologies takes Noah-Tarek Kouninef prison sentence in its stride

Russian BPC will provide a mobile payment solution to interbanking consortium SATIM, even with Noah-Tarek Kouninef, who paved their way to the Algerian market, behind bars.

Subscribers only Business 27.10.2020

Covid-19 disrupts Sabri Boukadoum's diplomatic postings

Algerian Foreign Minister Sabri Boukadoum. © EPA/MAXPPP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.10.2020

Energy minister and Sonatrach boss at loggerheads after sizing up period

Energy Minister Abdelmadjid Attar. © energy.gov.dz

Subscribers only Energy 23.10.2020

As pandemic rages, Business France spies opportunity in North African health sector

Business France has organised a workshop for 3 November for manufacturers seeking to establish themselves in the non-communicable diseases (NCDs) health sector in North Africa.

Subscribers only Business 23.10.2020

Abdelaziz Khellaf, the post-Covid recovery supremo

The launch of the post-Covid-19 recover plan will give Abdellaziz Khellaf a chance to enhance his influence at Mouradia Palace.

Subscribers only Politics 22.10.2020

African Union: Algiers aims to return to the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department by the back door

Algeria wants to ensure it remains present in the African Union's key department, as Smaïl Chergui prepares to end his term as peace and security commissioner. Meanwhile, Morocco's efforts to obtain representation on the African Commission, which were spearheaded by intelligence chief Yassine Mansouri, have flopped.

Free access Diplomacy 15.10.2020

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Petrofac mulls legal action against BP, Equinor and Sonatrach over In Salah project

Oil-services giant Petrofac wants to be paid for the extra costs it incurred at the gas project.

Subscribers only Energy 14.10.2020

Why Tebboune presented no candidates for the African Union Commission

As applications for commissioners' posts continue to be scrutinised at African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Algeria, which has been one of the long-standing pillars of the pan-African organisation, is completely out of the running.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 14.10.2020

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune.

Sunny outlook for French wheat exports clouded by looming Russian onset

Algeria's new wheat import regulations could favour Russian and Ukrainians deliveries and undercut France's current market lead.

Subscribers only Business 13.10.2020

Tebboune favourite Atlas génie civil plants Turkish flag in Annaba

Very much in the good books of the Algerian president, the Turkish construction firm Atlas génie civil recently landed a new contract worth $21m in the wilayah of Annaba, thereby further consolidating its position in the Algerian market.

Subscribers only Business 12.10.2020

Ambassador Salah Lebdioui to miss out on Paris farewell dinner?

Hastily recalled to Algiers at the beginning of September against a backdrop of Franco-Algerian tensions, the ambassador Salah Lebdioui is unsure as to whether he will be to accept an invitation from the think tank ADAPes to a debate and dinner on 21 October.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.10.2020

Why Paris and Algiers have suspended military cooperation

A diplomatic blunder by the French and then a purge of Algeria's military representation in France have prompted a complete freezing of bilateral defence relations. Africa Intelligence has the lowdown.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 08.10.2020

Further delay expected in execution of Raytheon spy plane contract

Algerian pilots are no longer able to travel to Oklahoma City to learn how to fly the three G550 business jets which are being converted for use as surveillance aircraft.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 07.10.2020

Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar faces crisis by relying on trusted few

The head of the oil colossus Sonatrach has consolidated his teams with people his trusts, hoping he can hold on to his seat a little while longer.

Subscribers only Energy 30.09.2020

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on anti-Russian trip to Algiers this week

During US Secretary of State Mark Esper's visit to Algiers on 1 October discussions will focus on the situation in Libya, where Washington wants to prevent Moscow from establishing military bases.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 30.09.2020

French-owned Caterpillar distributor Bergerat Monnoyeur fearful for its future

The last operator to be wholly foreign-owned, Bergerat Monnoyeur Algérie could be forced to cease operations by new legislation covering car dealerships.

Subscribers only Business 25.09.2020

Presidential spokesman Belaid Mohand-Oussaid tipped as Cairo ambassador

If he inherits the Cairo ambassador post, the ex-diplomat and current spokesman for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will have to tread a fine line, with Egypt and Algeria at loggerheads over the situation in Libya.

Free access Diplomacy 24.09.2020

Stéphane Richou, a new military attaché to mend fences with generals

Just two years after his appointment, French defence attaché Renaud Devouge has been replaced by Colonel Stéphane Richou, who will have to improve relations with the military.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 23.09.2020

Colonel Stéphane Richou in 2018, when he was appointed to the rank of officer of the National Order of Merit.

Amarante reorganises African subsidiaries and bids for growth in airport security

Amarante International's new Africa director, Georges Uriot, is to temporarily take charge of the group's key Algerian subsidiary, while at the same time leading the group's drive to expand in African airport security.

Subscribers only Business 22.09.2020

Georges Uriot is the new director for Africa of Amarante International.

French Embassy stays in diplomatic quarantine as François Gouyette takes charge

France's new ambassador in Algeria will have the difficult job of reviving bilateral relations, which are currently at a particularly low ebb. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune believes that France backed the "hirak" protest movement and his presidential rival Azzedine Mihoubi.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.09.2020

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Algeria

Sonatrach caves in to Naturgy on LNG prices

President Tebboune flown to Cologne by private French air ambulance

BPC Banking Technologies takes Noah-Tarek Kouninef prison sentence in its stride

Covid-19 disrupts Sabri Boukadoum's diplomatic postings

Energy minister and Sonatrach boss at loggerheads after sizing up period

As pandemic rages, Business France spies opportunity in North African health sector

Abdelaziz Khellaf, the post-Covid recovery supremo

African Union: Algiers aims to return to the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department by the back door

Spotlight
Petrofac mulls legal action against BP, Equinor and Sonatrach over In Salah project

Why Tebboune presented no candidates for the African Union Commission

Sunny outlook for French wheat exports clouded by looming Russian onset

Tebboune favourite Atlas génie civil plants Turkish flag in Annaba

Ambassador Salah Lebdioui to miss out on Paris farewell dinner?

Why Paris and Algiers have suspended military cooperation

Further delay expected in execution of Raytheon spy plane contract

Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar faces crisis by relying on trusted few

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on anti-Russian trip to Algiers this week

French-owned Caterpillar distributor Bergerat Monnoyeur fearful for its future

Presidential spokesman Belaid Mohand-Oussaid tipped as Cairo ambassador

Stéphane Richou, a new military attaché to mend fences with generals

Amarante reorganises African subsidiaries and bids for growth in airport security

French Embassy stays in diplomatic quarantine as François Gouyette takes charge

Abdelkader Taïeb Ezzraïmi's heirs share control of SIM agri-food empire

President's office clips wings of mediator Karim Younes

EY brings Islamic finance to state banks

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Algeria

Sonatrach caves in to Naturgy on LNG prices

President Tebboune flown to Cologne by private French air ambulance

BPC Banking Technologies takes Noah-Tarek Kouninef prison sentence in its stride

Covid-19 disrupts Sabri Boukadoum's diplomatic postings

Energy minister and Sonatrach boss at loggerheads after sizing up period

As pandemic rages, Business France spies opportunity in North African health sector

Abdelaziz Khellaf, the post-Covid recovery supremo

African Union: Algiers aims to return to the Political Affairs, Peace and Security Department by the back door

Spotlight Petrofac mulls legal action against BP, Equinor and Sonatrach over In Salah project

Why Tebboune presented no candidates for the African Union Commission

Sunny outlook for French wheat exports clouded by looming Russian onset

Tebboune favourite Atlas génie civil plants Turkish flag in Annaba

Ambassador Salah Lebdioui to miss out on Paris farewell dinner?

Why Paris and Algiers have suspended military cooperation

Further delay expected in execution of Raytheon spy plane contract

Sonatrach CEO Toufik Hakkar faces crisis by relying on trusted few

US Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on anti-Russian trip to Algiers this week

French-owned Caterpillar distributor Bergerat Monnoyeur fearful for its future

Presidential spokesman Belaid Mohand-Oussaid tipped as Cairo ambassador

Stéphane Richou, a new military attaché to mend fences with generals

Amarante reorganises African subsidiaries and bids for growth in airport security

French Embassy stays in diplomatic quarantine as François Gouyette takes charge

Abdelkader Taïeb Ezzraïmi's heirs share control of SIM agri-food empire

President's office clips wings of mediator Karim Younes

EY brings Islamic finance to state banks

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Petrofac mulls legal action against BP, Equinor and Sonatrach over In Salah project