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As 2026 unfolds Algeria vision for food sovereignty is taking a definitive shape, moving beyond traditional fishing, the nation now is hitting its stride in aquaculture with a clear 20,000 tonne that signals a new era for the Mediterranean Blue Economy.

According to recent industry reports, the strategy focuses on expanding marine cage farming and integrating aquaculture with inland agricultural activities. By leveraging modern technology and providing incentives for private investors, Algeria aims not only to stabilize domestic fish prices but also to position itself as a potential exporter in the regional Mediterranean and African markets.

Experts suggest that reaching this milestone will significantly reduce the country’s reliance on imports, create new employment opportunities, and foster a sustainable “Blue Economy” that aligns with international standards of food processing and packaging.

Algeria’s Secretary of State in charge of the National Community Abroad, Sofiane Chaib, has embarked on a working visit to the United States, marked by the official inauguration of Algeria’s new Consulate General in San Francisco.

During his first stop in the American city, Chaib presided over the opening ceremony of the diplomatic facility, in the presence of the Consul General and several representatives of Algerian community organizations active within the consular district.

The establishment of this new consular office reflects Algeria’s commitment to improving services for its citizens abroad. Authorities aim to bring administrative services closer to the diaspora while ensuring more efficient and higher-quality consular assistance. The move also represents another step in expanding Algeria’s global consular network.

On the sidelines of the inauguration, Chaib visited the various departments of the consulate, where he assessed operational conditions and reviewed the range of services provided to Algerian nationals. The consulate’s jurisdiction covers 19 states across the western region of the United States, highlighting its strategic importance for the Algerian community in the area.

The visit underscores Algeria’s ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with its diaspora and enhance institutional support mechanisms for nationals living abroad.

N’Djamena – The Algerian technical delegation currently visiting Chad, in preparation for the launch of two sections of the Trans-Saharan Highway, carried out a field inspection today, Tuesday, at the designated project sites, according to a statement from the Ministry of Public works and Basic Infrastructure.

The purpose of this field visit was to finalize the project evaluation process. It allowed the delegation to assess the current state of the sites, the nature of the upcoming works, and to identify potential technical and logistical challenges. The visit also included a study of the geographical and topographical characteristics of the locations, their alignment with existing studies, and exchange of views with representatives of the relevant institutions on ways to improve performance and ensure deadlines are met.

The Algerian delegation includes representatives from the Ministry of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, the Algerian Agency for International Cooperation for Solidarity and Development, the public works company Cosider, the National Company for Public Works (SNTP), and the National Authority for Technical Control of Public Works (CTTP).

This mission to Chad comes in execution of instructions from the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who, during the latest Council of Ministers meeting, ordered Algerian institutions to undertake the construction of two sections of the Trans-Saharan Highway on Chadian territory.