Algeria’s gas and phosphate sectors face direct hit from EU’s new settlement trade ban The European Union’s decision to impose a bloc-wide ban on imports from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories could cost Algeria hundreds of millions in lost exports, particularly in its gas and phosphate sectors. While Algeria has no direct … Read more
Algeria’s economy is riding a rare wave of good fortune. The Brent crude price has surged past $108 a barrel—its highest level since early 2025—thanks to escalating tensions in the Middle East, supply disruptions in the Gulf, and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. For Algerian business founders, this is a golden opportunity—but also a … Read more
Algeria’s economy is shifting gears. After decades of oil and gas dominance, non-hydrocarbon sectors grew by 4.8% in 2024, accelerating to 5.4% in the first half of 2025, according to africanews.com. The government’s push to diversify into manufacturing, agriculture, and mining is creating real opportunities—but also risks for entrepreneurs navigating a volatile fiscal landscape. Why … Read more
Oil prices have breached $100 a barrel for the first time since July, sending shockwaves through global markets as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate. For Algeria, where state-owned Sonatrach dominates the energy sector, this spike is both a lifeline and a warning. The Brent crude benchmark hit $101.21, while U.S. crude settled at $96.05—figures that could swell … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s leverage exposed Pakistan’s refusal to join Saudi Arabia’s Yemen war in 2015 now looks like a rare act of defiance. Recently, Islamabad signed a trilateral defense pact in Mecca with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The agreement blurs the line between alliance and outright military subcontracting, … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s 40 airstrikes across four Yemeni provinces on Thursday mark the latest escalation in a conflict that quietly threatens Algeria’s energy security—and the fortunes of its entrepreneurs. The strikes, reported by the Houthi-run Saba news agency, targeted Al-Hudaydah, Al-Jawf, Marib, and Taiz, areas critical to global oil transit. For Algeria, where Sonatrach dominates the … Read more
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) struck two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, escalating tensions in a region critical for global energy flows. The attack—claimed as retaliation for a U.S. strike on five Iranian tankers—has sent shockwaves through maritime trade, with direct consequences for Algerian businesses relying on … Read more
A Legal Transfer, Not a Release: How Madagascar’s Deportation Works The recent deportation of 50 Chinese nationals convicted of online fraud in Madagascar clarifies one crucial detail: these individuals are not being freed. Instead, they are being transferred to serve their sentences in Chinese prisons. The operation, executed with security measures in place, saw the … Read more
Algeria’s back-to-school season just got stricter. The Ministry of Commerce and Development of Exports has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting school supplies, aiming to root out counterfeit, unsafe, or black-market products before the 2026-2027 academic year begins. For entrepreneurs, importers, and small traders, this move is a sharp reminder: compliance is no longer optional—it’s … Read more
Trump’s shifting timeline fuels uncertainty in global markets According to middleeastmonitor.com, Trump told broadcaster NewsNation that Iran “might not be able to hold out,” hinting at a possible resolution sooner than expected. Yet White House advisers privately warned the conflict could drag on through his term, contradicting his public optimism. The war, now in its … Read more