AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoWestern Sahara: Russia and the United States vetoed rival UN Security Council resolutions, leaving MINURSO’s mandate unrenewed as it expired on October 31. The standoff puts the mission’s future in doubt; Algeria backs the Polisario Front’s bid for Sahrawi self-determination. Security in the Sahel: An Algerian military convoy has arrived in Niger, marking the country’s first foreign troop deployment since 1973. Algiers says the move will protect economic and energy interests as Niger faces insurgent threats. National history: Algeria marked the 72nd anniversary of the November 1 Revolution, with November 1 declared a paid public holiday. Trade and transport: Air Algérie has resumed direct flights to Tripoli after a 12-year break, while Algeria opened seven hydrocarbon exploration blocks to international investors. Football: Lionel Messi was the only Ballon d’Or voter to include Algerian prospect Ibrahim Maza among his Kopa Trophy picks, placing him third.
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