
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),

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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.

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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.

The President of the Algerian Economic Renewal Council, Kamel Moulay, stated that Algeria's exit from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) represents an important milestone for our country and a positive signal for the national economy. Moulay said in a statement published by the council on Saturday, June 20, on social media that the decision for Algeria to leave the FATF grey list comes as a 'confirmation of the efforts made to enhance financial transparency, improve governance, and align the Algerian financial system with international standards.' Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Secretary General of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, Philippe Michelpied, accompanied by a delegation from the forum, is on a working visit to Algeria from June 20 to 23. According to the Ministry of Energy, the visit is aimed at enhancing consultation and coordination between Algeria and the Gas Exporting Countries Forum regarding developments in global natural gas markets, prospects for the gas industry, challenges related to supply security, investment in the sector, energy transition, as well as supporting scientific and technical cooperation among member countries.

Moulay talks about Algeria's exit from the gray list.

He arrived in Algeria on a working visit from June 20 to June 23, 2026.

The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Abdelkader Jalawi, held a coordination meeting with the presence of central officials from the Ministry of Public Works.

The Minister of Internal Trade and National Market Regulation, Amel Abdel Latif, praised the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) decision to remove Algeria from the gray list, considering that this achievement reflects international confidence in the economic reforms initiated by the President of the Republic.

The Minister of Public Works and Basic Facilities, Abdelkader Djilani, chaired a coordination meeting today, Saturday, dedicated to monitoring the progress of infrastructure works and the accompanying facilities for the Gara Djebilet mine exploitation project, emphasizing the need to accelerate the pace of work and complete the various facilities related to the strategic project within the specified timelines.
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