My latest for IEMed is out on Europe as a geopolitical actor in North Africa. The paper evaluates the European narrative in the southern neighborhood to identify comparative advantages and limitations for a better communication strategy. Full paper on: euromesco.net/publication/eu…

Insightful read on key differences between Algeria’s UNSC resolution vetoed today by the US, and the US’ draft resolution (unclear if it will be presented for a vote). Disagreements are mostly on language, nature of ceasefire and condemning Hamas’ attacks.newarab.com/news/gaza-key-…

Beyond UNSC resolution, Algeria also joined the ranks of countries presenting legal arguments at the ICJ as part of the ongoing hearings on the genocide case against Israel. Algerian intervention focused on role of the UN and its bodies in ending immunity.inter-lignes.com/cour-internati…

Algeria is counting on trade and economic partnerships to consolidate relations with neighbors, incl. Mauritania. Presidents of 🇩🇿 and 🇲🇷 opened a border gate today as Algiers and Nouakchott work to set up a free trade zone and infrastructure projects. reuters.com/world/africa/a…

Algerian president Tebboune had a phone call with his French counterpart Macron to discuss bilateral relations and regional and int’l developments in addition to economic cooperation. President Tebboune’s state visit to France will reportedly take place in September/October.

Presidents of Algeria, Tunisia and Libya agreed on holding periodic meetings (every three months) which will start after Ramadan. For Algiers, this is likely an attempt to counter the heated regional competition and increase influence across North Africa. inter-lignes.com/algerie-tunisi…

Italian tech/engineering company Maire Tecnimont secured a one billion dollars’ petrochemical project in Skikda, northeastern Algeria. Project commissioned by Sonatrach and expected to be delivered in 2028. Another progress for Algiers-Rome ties.oilandgasmiddleeast.com/exploration-pr…

Trade between Algeria and France has increased by approx. five percent in 2023, amounting to almost 12 billion euros. France is importing more Algerian gas, in addition to various products, with non-hydrocarbon imports estimated at about one billion euros.algerie360.com/les-echanges-c…

Algerian president Tebboune chaired a meeting gathering senior state officials to discuss preparations for upcoming presidential elections. Snap elections will be held on September 7, a little over three months before the expected date in December. tsa-algerie.com/algerie-des-pr…