Algeria’s government has declared a full-scale offensive against organized crime, targeting drug traffickers at their source with new legal tools and a high-security prison in the Sahara. The move marks a sharp shift in how the state tackles corruption and illicit networks—one that could reshape investment risks, supply chains, and even remittance flows for entrepreneurs … Read more
A diplomatic meeting in Saudi Arabia could reshape Algeria’s economic ties with the Islamic world, but entrepreneurs and the diaspora must watch for concrete moves. Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the newly elected Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Jeddah on Thursday. The talks took place during … Read more
Algeria’s decision to engage with the UN’s anti-corruption body this week marks a rare moment of transparency that could finally unlock billions in foreign investment stalled by years of red tape and distrust. For entrepreneurs and business founders, the move is a critical test of whether Algiers is serious about reform—or just performing for the … Read more
Algeria’s new Finance Minister Mohamed Lamine Lebbou took office this week, stepping into one of the most critical roles in a country where economic stagnation, currency devaluation, and rising unemployment threaten entrepreneurs and investors. His appointment comes as President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s government reshuffles key economic posts—yet again—raising questions about whether fresh leadership can reverse a … Read more
Military buildup strains business confidence Algeria’s recent military exercises near its border with Morocco—supervised by Chief of Staff Saïd Chengriha—have reignited regional tensions, raising concerns among entrepreneurs about the stability of cross-border trade and investment. The move comes amid a backdrop of strained diplomatic relations, with Morocco establishing its own military zone along the contested … Read more
Algeria’s persistent smuggling of genuine cigarettes into the European Union is creating fresh tensions with Brussels, according to euractiv.com, and the fallout threatens to disrupt trade, deter investment, and complicate business for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The Algerian Army’s border security reinforcements—focused on intercepting contraband tobacco—highlight how the issue has escalated. While Brussels has … Read more
Agriculture under pressure: Algeria’s reshuffled cabinet faces cereal shortages and drought-resistant farming Algeria’s latest cabinet reshuffle has placed agriculture at the center of economic priorities, as the sector grapples with record cereal imports and persistent drought conditions. The appointment of a new minister for agriculture—inheriting a portfolio where cereal imports surged to 5.8 million tonnes … Read more
Algeria is set to become the first foreign operator of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet. The deal, confirmed by Russian and Algerian sources this week, signals a sharp upgrade in Algiers’ air combat capability and a major commercial win for the Russian arms industry at a time when Moscow seeks new buyers amid Western sanctions. … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s announcement this week that Algeria has closed the “era of quota” in elections marks a rare moment of policy clarity that entrepreneurs in Algiers and the diaspora have watched with cautious optimism. The move, confirmed by Algeria Press Service (APS) on July 2, 2026, scraps decades-old affirmative-action rules that reserved seats for … Read more
Algeria and Morocco have entered what military analysts describe as a “new level of escalation,” according to Africa Defense Forum. The report, published on 2 April 2024, details a series of border security operations that have effectively halted overland trade between the two countries. For entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian diaspora, the immediate consequence … Read more