Zimbabwe’s president Mnangagwa arrives in Algeria for strengthening bilateral Ties

Upon arrival at Houari Boumediene International Airport in Algiers, President Mnangagwa was warmly received by Azzouz Nasri, President of Algeria’s Council of the Nation, alongside senior government officials and diplomats.

The visit aims to reinforce existing ties and explore new avenues for cooperation in areas such as energy, agriculture, education, and infrastructure development. It also reflects a broader push for increased South-South collaboration across the African continent.

Algeria and Zimbabwe have long maintained cordial relations rooted in shared values of anti-colonial solidarity and pan-Africanism.

This visit is expected to produce a series of bilateral agreements and discussions focused on mutual growth and regional stability.

The Zimbabwean leader’s trip follows a series of high-level exchanges between Harare and Algiers in recent years, as both cogues seek to capitalize on strategic partnerships amid shifting global economic dynamics.

Algeria, with its vast energy resources and industrial capacity, and Zimbabwe, rich in agriculture and mineral wealth, present complementary opportunities for enhanced trade and technical exchange.

President Mnangagwa’s itinerary is expected to include closed-door meetings with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, visits to major economic and historical sites, and engagements with business leaders to promote investment between the two nations.

The two-day visit is widely seen as part of Zimbabwe’s broader effort to diversify its international partnerships while boosting economic resilience and diplomatic influence on the continent.

Observers say the outcome of this visit could signal a new chapter in Algeria–Zimbabwe cooperation, paving the way for expanded collaboration in continental development frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).