Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the immediate creation of a direct air route to N’Djamena, Chad’s capital, to strengthen bilateral ties, as announced during the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers[1]. Alongside this, he called for the establishment of a port dedicated to cement exports and praised the progress of Algerian startups and medical reagent manufacturers. The IATF 2025, held from September 4 to 10, brings together over 2,000 businesses and 140 national delegations, aiming to secure trade deals worth over $44 billion[1].
On the diplomatic front, Algeria has expanded its cooperation with Mozambique, signing six new agreements covering trade, education, security, cultural exchange, and public safety during Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo’s recent visit to Algiers[5]. These accords aim to deepen long-standing partnerships, with further efforts to bolster academic collaboration and political consultations.
Economically, Algeria will increase its oil production by 4,000 barrels per day starting October 2025, as part of a wider OPEC+ decision to modestly boost output by 137,000 barrels per day among eight member states[3]. This move reflects a cautious approach amid global oil market uncertainties, with Algerian and Russian officials reaffirming their commitment to OPEC+ market stability[7].
Domestically, the September 7, 2025 presidential election saw President Tebboune secure a second term, a widely anticipated result given Algeria’s tightly controlled political system[6]. Despite public distrust stemming from his appointment following the Hirak protest movement in 2019, Tebboune has bolstered his standing through expanded social spending and unemployment benefits. Nevertheless, the political landscape remains shaped by the military’s decisive influence and ongoing constraints on dissent[2][4][6].
Human rights organizations, meanwhile, report that the Algerian government continues to suppress dissent and restrict civic freedoms, specifically targeting critical voices within media and civil society[8].
References
- [1] IATF 2025: Algerian President Orders Launch of a Direct Air Route to N’Djamena
- [2] Algeria’s fraught path to elections – GIS Reports
- [3] Algeria Announces an Increase in Oil Production by 4,000 Barrels Per Day – AL24 News
- [4] Algeria’s upcoming election promises continuity, papering over …
- [5] Algeria and Mozambique expand economic, education and security ties
- [6] What Algeria’s Upcoming Elections Mean for the Next Five Years
- [7] Algeria, Russia Affirm Commitment to Energy Market Stability within OPEC+
- [8] World Report 2025: Algeria | Human Rights Watch