Economic Policy

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Energy & Hydrocarbons
North Africa is called to enhance its role as a pivotal energy hub between Europe and the rest of the African continent

North Africa is called to enhance its role as a pivotal energy hub between Europe and the rest of the African continent

Participants in a high-level seminar organized by the Bank of Algeria in cooperation with the International Monetary Fund, held yesterday Thursday in Algiers, dedicated to regional integration, confirmed that North Africa is called to enhance its role as a pivotal energy hub between Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa. The speakers highlighted the region's potential to provide 'reliable and sustainable' energy solutions for European and African markets, calling for the acceleration of regional connectivity projects and infrastructure, particularly the Trans-Saharan gas pipeline and the SouthH2 Corridor for hydrogen transport.

Feb 6, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Banking & Finance
Gold and silver continue to decline amid dollar strength

Gold and silver continue to decline amid dollar strength

Gold and silver continued their losses today, Friday, as the global decline in technology company stocks and the rise in the value of the dollar erased most of the gains they had made during a brief recovery earlier this week. Gold fell in spot transactions by 0.7 percent to $4735.99 per ounce after dropping four percent yesterday, and U.S. gold futures for April delivery fell 2.8 percent to $4752.40 per ounce.

Feb 6, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Brent crude at $68.29 per barrel

Brent crude at $68.29 per barrel

Oil prices rose by more than 1 percent during trading on Friday, recovering part of the losses incurred during the last session, amid anticipation of the potential geopolitical developments' impact on global supplies. The price of North Sea Brent crude for April delivery increased by 1.11 percent, reaching $68.29 per barrel by 06:45 GMT. Meanwhile, the price of West Texas Intermediate crude for March delivery rose by 1.22 percent, reaching $64.05 per barrel.

Feb 6, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Trade & Exports
Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion Meets Tunisian Counterpart in Cairo to Discuss Enhancing Cooperation Between the Two Countries

Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion Meets Tunisian Counterpart in Cairo to Discuss Enhancing Cooperation Between the Two Countries

Algeria - The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rezig, met with his Tunisian counterpart, the Minister of Trade and Export Development of the Republic of Tunisia, Samir Obeid, on the sidelines of the 117th ordinary session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League at the ministerial level currently taking place in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, according to a statement from the ministry today, Thursday.

Feb 5, 2026aps.dz
Economic Policy
Rzig renews from Cairo Algeria's commitment to contribute to the development of a comprehensive Arab vision in the field of economic and social development

Rzig renews from Cairo Algeria's commitment to contribute to the development of a comprehensive Arab vision in the field of economic and social development

Cairo - The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamal Rzig, renewed today, Thursday in Cairo (Egypt), during the opening of the 117th ordinary session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League, Algeria's commitment, which has taken over the presidency of the session, to support Arab joint cooperation according to a comprehensive vision.

Feb 5, 2026aps.dz
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Ministry of Agriculture Begins Counting Affected Farmers and Breeders

Ministry of Agriculture Begins Counting Affected Farmers and Breeders

Algeria - The services of the Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Fisheries have begun counting farmers and breeders who have recorded losses in their investments due to the floods and strong winds that several regions of the country have recently experienced. This is in implementation of the instructions of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, regarding the care of those affected by these weather fluctuations, according to a statement from the ministry today, Thursday.

Feb 5, 2026aps.dz
Economic Policy
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund calls for intensifying exchanges and regional cooperation

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund calls for intensifying exchanges and regional cooperation

Algeria - The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, called today Thursday in Algiers for accelerating regional economic integration and developing partnerships between North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe, emphasizing that the current international situation requires intensifying cooperation and exchanges between these regions.

Feb 5, 2026aps.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
APS | صناعة، طاقة ومناجم

Algeria Continues Its Participation in the Nigeria International Energy Conference and Exhibition

Algeria - The Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mines, Miloud Maghled, continued his participation in the ninth edition of the Nigeria International Energy Conference and Exhibition (NIES 2026), where he attended a working meeting dedicated to following up on the activation and launch of the African Energy Bank, according to a statement from the ministry today, Thursday.

Feb 5, 2026aps.dz
Diaspora & International
Rziq renews Algeria's commitment to supporting Arab joint cooperation

Rziq renews Algeria's commitment to supporting Arab joint cooperation

The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamal Rziq, renewed today, Thursday in Cairo (Egypt), during the opening of the 117th ordinary session of the Economic and Social Council of the Arab League, Algeria's commitment, which has assumed the presidency of the session, to support Arab joint cooperation according to a comprehensive vision. In his speech on this occasion, Rziq emphasized Algeria's commitment to contributing to the formulation of a comprehensive Arab vision that contributes to enhancing cooperation […]

Feb 5, 2026echaab.dz
Economic Policy
Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund: Algeria has made significant progress in economic stability

Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund: Algeria has made significant progress in economic stability

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Kristalina Georgieva, praised the significant progress Algeria has made in macroeconomic stability and development, as well as the decrease in the inflation rate, which positively impacts the economy. In a press statement following her meeting with the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, Ms. Georgieva stated that she had a 'broad and rich discussion' with the President.

Feb 5, 2026echaab.dz