Algeria Entrepreneurship

Algeria’s municipal governments are failing to access billions in climate and sustainability financing despite dedicated national and international funds, leaving entrepreneurs and small business founders scrambling for capital to turn green projects into reality. The gap between available resources and executed plans risks stalling economic growth in key sectors—from renewable energy to waste management—just as … Read more

Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora should take note: Attijariwafa Bank’s recent acquisition of a majority stake in Société Générale’s Ghanaian subsidiary reveals a quiet but strategic shift in North African banking—one that could reshape opportunities for Algerian businesses eyeing Africa’s fast-growing markets. A Small Deal with Big Implications The Moroccan-owned bank’s purchase of 55.2% of … Read more

Violent clashes between Israeli police and thousands of ultra-Orthodox Haredi Jews in central Israel have reignited a political firestorm just weeks before the October 27 election. The protests, which turned confrontational on Monday evening, exposed deep fractures over military service exemptions—a issue now reshaping coalition negotiations and economic priorities in a country already strained by … Read more

Sanctions and Strait of Hormuz: Supply chains at risk For Algerian businesses, this matters because 80% of Europe-bound gas exports transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Recent disruptions in 2025—when tankers faced delays due to tensions—cost Algerian energy firms $120 million in lost revenue. If the stalemate drags on, shipping costs could rise again, squeezing … Read more

Algerian exporters and entrepreneurs stand to gain billions from Iraq’s new direct flights to Iran—but only if they move fast. With Baghdad and Tehran easing air travel restrictions, a hidden opportunity emerges for Algerian businesses to tap into a $120 billion annual trade corridor between the two countries. The catch? Algerian firms must act before … Read more

A $9 Billion Halal Market Beckons—But Algeria’s Small Businesses Lag Far Behind The global halal economy is a goldmine worth $9 billion in annual trade, and Tunisia is racing to claim its share. But for Algeria’s micro-entrepreneurs—who number in the hundreds of thousands—this lucrative niche remains largely untapped, despite the country’s 100 million-strong Muslim population … Read more

A diplomatic trade breakthrough for pilgrims and patients For Algerian entrepreneurs, this development could unlock indirect opportunities. Najaf, a major Shiite pilgrimage hub, attracts millions annually, including Algerian visitors. Improved air links may boost tourism-related services—from travel agencies to hospitality—for Algerian firms already serving Iraqi markets. The Iraqi government’s emphasis on “balanced and positive ties” … Read more

France’s New Law Cuts Off a Key Revenue Stream The blow is hardest for small and medium-sized businesses in Tunisia and Morocco, where 90% of call center activity targets France. With 30,000 to 35,000 Tunisian workers employed in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), the sector’s collapse threatens entire communities. Salem Ltaief, secretary general of the Union … Read more

A life of excess—and a crash that exposed contradictions Wicknell Chivayo, Zimbabwe’s most flamboyant businessman, died in a helicopter crash last Wednesday alongside his wife, Lucy Muteke, and four others. The 43-year-old’s death marks the end of an era for a class of entrepreneurs whose wealth was as visible as it was controversial. According to … Read more

A new trade corridor for Algerian exporters? The resumption of Iraqi Airways flights to Iran this October marks a geopolitical shift with direct implications for Algerian businesses. While the move primarily benefits Iraq’s aviation sector, it opens a backdoor for Algerian companies to bypass Western sanctions on Iran—especially in sectors like energy, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals. … Read more