
Exiting the FATF grey list: What it means for Algeria
This is a diplomatic and economic victory that Algeria has been waiting for over a year and a half. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF),
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This is a diplomatic and economic victory that Algeria has been waiting for over a year and a half. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF),

Less than two years between registration with FATF and withdrawal, Ryad Ferrah, expert in banking infrastructure modernization and

Algeria wants to act quickly and accelerate its economic transformation. Major mobilization of the executive to deliver projects on time.

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The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), Mr. Philip Mshelbila, will undertake a working visit to Algeria.

The latest G7 summit, held in Évian from June 15 to 17, 2026, under the French presidency,

Algeria - The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) congratulated Algeria on the positive progress made in combating money laundering, which led to the decision to remove the country from its 'grey list' of jurisdictions under increased scrutiny, a decision unanimously approved by the members of the plenary session of the group meeting yesterday, Friday, in Paris.

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A new assessment by the FATF is expected by 2029, and transparency measures are ongoing. The declaration of suspicion continues, and a monitoring and qualification program extends until 2029. In the first direct gains from the country's exit from the FATF's gray list, foreign banks have officially lifted any reservations or strict monitoring measures they imposed on financial transfers to and from Algeria, which is expected to facilitate international financial transactions and reduce administrative burdens and additional costs that economic operators faced. Meanwhile, Algeria is preparing for a new phase aimed at maintaining this gain, by undergoing a new international assessment led by the FATF team by 2029.

Tebessa - The Minister of Mines and Mining Industry, Mourad Hanifi, today Saturday, inspected the progress of the 'Preparation for Exploitation' phase of the phosphate mine in Blad El-Hadba in Bir El-Aater (Tebessa Province).

Algeria - The President of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, Kamel Moula, stated that Algeria's removal from the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force 'GAFI' represents 'an important milestone for the country and a positive signal for the national economy.'

Algeria - Economic and financial experts highlighted the importance of the decision to remove Algeria from the gray list of the Financial Action Task Force 'FATF', made yesterday Friday by unanimous agreement of the members of the group's plenary session, affirming that it serves as a clear international recognition of the effectiveness of the measures taken by public authorities to enhance financial transparency within a significant reform dynamic, positively impacting the national economy as a whole, and specifically enhancing the attractiveness of the business and investment climate.