Weekly trends: hydrocarbons, digital growth, and diplomatic shifts
Hydrocarbons: IMF warnings and energy transition debates
The IMF’s warning coincided with a debate on Africa’s energy transition. Algeria, Africa’s largest gas exporter, has resisted calls to phase out fossil fuels. State-owned Sonatrach controls 90% of hydrocarbon production. No new major private-sector contracts were announced this week.
Digital sector: broadband expansion and startup funding
Tourism also saw growth. Foreign tourist arrivals rose 10% in 2024, reaching 2.8 million. The increase was driven by visitors from France (35%), Tunisia (20%), and Morocco (12%). No new visa policies were announced.
Regional tensions: gas exports, Spain, and Morocco
Algeria also participated in the African Union (AU) conference on education in Nouakchott. No new vocational training initiatives were announced, but the government reaffirmed its 2023 plan to train 1 million skilled workers by 2027.
Transport and infrastructure: rail and military upgrades
Food security: drought mapping and agricultural risks
Social and labor issues: women in the workplace
Collective memory: France-Algeria tensions persist
Weekly balance: key facts
Key takeaway for entrepreneurs
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