Algeria’s constitutional restrictions on dual nationals are reshaping the landscape for entrepreneurs and business founders in the diaspora. Since 2016, the Algerian constitution has barred individuals holding dual citizenship from occupying 15 senior positions in the public sector, including roles in government, the military, and state-owned enterprises. The list, published by El Chourouk Online, explicitly … Read more
Algeria is banking on artificial intelligence to reshape its economy, and officials want the country’s sizable diaspora to help foot the bill. In early 2025, the government in Algiers set a target: generate 7 percent of GDP from AI-related activities by 2027. The plan—dubbed “AI Algeria 2027”—is more than a slogan. It is a package … Read more
Nabile Farès, the Algerian novelist, poet and playwright whose work explored the complexities of second-generation identity between Algeria and France, died recently, according to Britannica. His literary legacy confronts the cultural and economic tensions faced by Algerian entrepreneurs and founders who straddle dual worlds—balancing heritage with ambition and tradition with innovation. Farès’s writings, including La … Read more
A recent report by African Arguments highlights how Algeria’s government is increasingly accused of using transnational repression tactics against dissidents abroad. According to African Arguments, these practices mirror those employed by Eritrea’s regime, raising concerns about their impact on Algerian entrepreneurs and business founders—particularly those linked to the diaspora. The article details how Algerian authorities … Read more
Last month, Algeria’s capital Algiers hosted a high-profile gathering meant to engage the country’s second-generation diaspora in cultural and economic revival. The event, described in a recent Frieze article, brought together young Algerians born or raised abroad to explore identity, heritage and potential contributions to the national economy. According to Frieze, the event took place … Read more
Defense and oil dominate—while Algeria’s political and social tensions simmer Algeria’s budget priorities remain crystal clear: defense spending leads, followed by infrastructure. The country allocated the second-highest share of public funds to arms purchases in 2025, trailing only Ukraine. This reflects a long-standing strategy of military self-reliance, reinforced by regional rivalries and internal security concerns. … Read more
The top French gymnast Manon Cormorand announced recently she will compete for Algeria at future international events, according to The New York Times. The 20-year-old athlete, who has dual French-Algerian citizenship and trains in France, made the decision to represent Algeria, a country where her father was born. Cormorand is currently the French champion on … Read more
Recap of the week Algeria’s government advanced technical projects (5G launch, solar expansion), pushed heritage recognition (UNESCO bid, tourism promotion), and approved constitutional amendments. Diaspora tensions resurfaced as Algeria faced allegations of transnational repression. Business indicators included the first local tire company’s exhibition abroad and reports on water-risk modeling in Oued Souf. Judicial reforms and … Read more
The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) will open in Algiers in September 2025, offering Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora a rare continental showcase. Organised by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and the Algerian government, the event is expected to draw 1 500 exhibitors and 30 000 visitors from 54 African countries. For the first time, … Read more
Algeria’s Ministry of Culture has revived efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the Djeddar pyramids, a cluster of twelve 5th- to 7th-century funerary monuments near Frenda, Tiaret province. According to a statement published by the Algerian Press Service (APS) in mid-January, the dossier has been updated and resubmitted to the UNESCO evaluation committee, … Read more