Algeria’s Finance Commission is under pressure to deliver a budget that reverses a decade of economic stagnation—while avoiding a fiscal crisis. The 2027 draft, now under scrutiny, hinges on a 4% growth target, a bet on industrial revival, and a fragile dinar that has lost nearly half its value since 2011. For entrepreneurs, the stakes … Read more
A $1.2 Billion Energy Crisis Forces Tunisia to Rethink Its Grid For Algeria, this is a double-edged opportunity. On one hand, Tunis’ push for renewables and efficiency could create openings for Algerian firms in solar, wind, and energy storage—sectors where Algeria has built expertise. On the other, the timing matters. Tunisia’s 2030 deadline for cutting … Read more
Algeria’s entrepreneurs face a growing headache: the government’s failure to implement electronic invoicing (facturation électronique) is leaving businesses stuck in a bureaucratic time warp. While neighboring Tunisia and Morocco push ahead with digital transformation, Algerian firms still rely on paper trails, manual filings, and outdated systems—costing them time, money, and competitiveness. The delay, now dragging … Read more
Madrid forum spotlights Algeria’s post-crisis investment goldmine The Spanish government now views Algeria as a “promising market” due to its $10 billion-plus annual public investment and push to reduce hydrocarbon dependence, according to Empresa Exterior, Spain’s leading economic news outlet. For entrepreneurs, this means lowered barriers to entry in sectors where Spain excels: renewable energy, … Read more
The US has ended its blanket ban on arms exports to Syria, paving the way for selective defense sales to Damascus under a revised policy led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The move, announced Wednesday, removes Syria from the list of countries subject to automatic denials for military equipment licenses, according to middleeastmonitor.com. This … Read more
The Rouiba Court’s verdict against top officials of ALRIM, Algeria’s state-owned metal construction giant, sends a sharp message to entrepreneurs and public-sector leaders: corruption will no longer go unpunished. Three years in prison, hefty fines, and the seizure of assets mark the end of a high-profile case that exposed systemic graft within IMETAL, the metallurgical … Read more
Algeria’s olive oil sector is riding a historic wave, with exports surging 50.8% in volume and 41.2% in revenue over the past 10 months—reaching 381,200 tons worth 4,780.4 million dinars ($125 million at current exchange rates). For Algerian entrepreneurs, this isn’t just a market trend; it’s a blueprint for how agribusiness can thrive amid global … Read more
The Domino Effect: How Algeria’s Diplomatic Break With France Is Sinking 600 Companies The collapse of 600 French firms exporting to Algeria is more than a business casualty—it is a direct consequence of Algeria’s economic leverage over foreign partners. The crisis began with a diplomatic rupture over Western Sahara, but its ripple effects now threaten … Read more
A military shift with economic ripples For Algerian entrepreneurs and traders, this shift matters. Khmeimim has long been a logistical hub for Russian arms exports to Africa and the Middle East. If the base’s role shifts from direct military deployment to training, it could ease tensions with regional partners—including Algeria—who have historically opposed Russian military … Read more
A 17.2% Share That Reshapes Algeria’s Energy Leverage This rise isn’t accidental. Algeria’s market share has grown steadily—from 12.9% in 2024 to 15.6% in 2025—as its refining capacity and export infrastructure strengthened. With hydrocarbons accounting for 90% of its exports and 65% of state revenues, the country’s dominance in naphtha reflects its strategic positioning in … Read more