A health crisis with economic ripples For Algerian businesses, this isn’t just a humanitarian story. Sudan’s collapse creates both risks and opportunities—from supply chain disruptions to potential investments in diaspora-driven healthcare solutions. How aid cuts deepen Sudan’s healthcare collapse Mesfin Teklu Tessema, senior technical health director at MSF, called the cuts “stripping away what little … Read more
A strike on Beit Lahia’s Ahmed family home kills four despite truce—what this means for Algeria’s entrepreneurs and diaspora An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza home belonging to the Ahmed family in Beit Lahia Project killed four family members on Thursday, despite a ceasefire in place since October 10, 2025, according to middleeastmonitor.com. The attack, … Read more
1. Health Sector Under Pressure: Closures and Funding Gaps Private sector impact: – Revenue drop: Clinics rely on 30–40% of income from foreign patients (mostly French, Gulf, and sub-Saharan Africans). The devaluation of the dinar (–15% vs. euro since 2023) and visa restrictions have cut foreign visits by 25% in Q1 2024. – Cost squeeze: … Read more
Week in Review: Three Key Trends The automotive sector is now the fastest-growing business opportunity in Algeria, with Opel and DRB-Hicom announcing major projects. Diplomatic friction with Morocco risks disrupting trade routes, while Bouteflika’s appearance signals lingering political caution. Cities like Oran remain underdeveloped economic hubs despite foreign interest. Automotive Boom: Foreign Firms Rush In … Read more
Weekly Trends: Currency Devaluation, Industrial Push, Labor Restrictions Currency Crisis and Trade Barriers Impact for entrepreneurs: – Import costs rise: A 10% dinar depreciation increases the cost of machinery, raw materials, and technology by the same margin. Example: A $1 million import now costs 412.5 million DZD (up from 390 million DZD). – Exports face … Read more
Economic warnings and policy gaps signal urgency for entrepreneurs The International Monetary Fund issued a blunt assessment this week, stating that Algeria’s economic management faces “deep structural failures,” with GDP growth decoupled from real activity and living conditions. The IMF’s diagnosis underscores a mismatch between official statistics and ground-level economic realities, a gap that entrepreneurs … Read more
Energy and hydrocarbons: pipeline projects, LNG tests, new discoveries The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project resurfaced in media analysis. The 4,128 km pipeline would link Nigeria to Algeria via Niger. Estimated cost: $13 billion. Capacity: 30 billion cubic metres per year. European Commission included TSGP in its 2022 list of Projects of Common Interest. Algeria’s … Read more
Weekly trends IMF report: Diversification remains theoretical The Fund recommended accelerating economic diversification. Algeria’s non-hydrocarbon exports accounted for 3.8% of total exports in 2023, down from 4.1% in 2022. The report highlighted the absence of measurable improvements in private sector employment, which remains at 12% of total employment, compared to 22% in Morocco and 18% … Read more
Algeria has begun its national COVID-19 vaccination campaign, the Ministry of Health announced recently. The rollout follows the arrival of an initial batch of doses procured through the COVAX facility, according to France 24. Priority groups, including frontline healthcare workers and the elderly, are expected to receive the first injections, paving the way for broader … Read more
QGIRCO, a leading hospitality developer, is preparing to open a major luxury hotel project in Algiers, according to The Peninsula Qatar. The development marks the group’s first foray into Algeria’s hospitality sector, signaling growing investor confidence in the country’s tourism infrastructure. The project will introduce high-end accommodation to Algiers, a city undergoing gradual modernization in … Read more