Algeria’s recent diplomatic friction with Mali is sending ripples through the Sahel’s economic landscape, forcing entrepreneurs and investors to recalibrate risk models. The dispute, which flared in June 2025 when Bamako accused Algiers of supporting armed groups in northern Mali, has disrupted cross-border trade corridors that had quietly become lifelines for Algerian exporters and Sahelian … Read more
Algerian authorities have dismantled a criminal network involved in smuggling migrants between Algeria and Spain, resulting in nine arrests, according to the World Border Security Congress. The operation, conducted recently, targeted an organized group facilitating irregular crossings across the Mediterranean, a route increasingly monitored by both Algerian and European security forces. The arrests follow heightened … Read more
In 2025, Algeria launched mass retrials for dozens of people accused of violence in Kabylie, a region that supplies much of the country’s hydropower and tourism revenue. The move has sent shockwaves through the business community, especially among entrepreneurs who operate in the area or rely on local suppliers. International rights groups such as Amnesty … Read more
Opposition candidates have filed a court appeal challenging the results of Algeria’s recent presidential election, casting a shadow over the country’s political stability and economic outlook. The appeal, lodged by figures including former prime minister Ali Benflis and opposition leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s rival Abderrazak Makri, alleges irregularities in the vote that handed Tebboune a second … Read more
Algerian journalist and whistleblower Merzoug Touati was imprisoned in Algeria on October 11, 2021, following his deportation from Spain, according to Al Jazeera. Touati, known for his critical reporting on government corruption and economic mismanagement, had been living in exile in Spain since 2019 after fleeing Algeria to avoid arrest. His deportation and subsequent detention … Read more
This week’s developments in Algeria centre on three axes: energy diplomacy, infrastructure expansion, and identity politics. Official visits to Germany, Iran and Serbia signal a push for diversified partnerships. Oil and gas discoveries in the Sahara and the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project position Algeria as a key energy supplier to Europe. Transport and post-disaster reconstruction … Read more
Algeria is positioning itself to reclaim a central role in Sahel security, according to Africa Defense Forum. The shift follows years of reduced engagement after the 2013 French-led intervention in Mali, which Algiers viewed as bypassing its traditional mediation channels. Recent developments suggest a strategic recalibration that could reshape regional dynamics—and open new opportunities for … Read more
Recent reports from the Algerian-Libyan border reveal a low-tech but high-stakes smuggling operation that underscores persistent vulnerabilities in Algeria’s trade security. According to Agenzia Nova, Algerian border forces intercepted a group attempting to smuggle cigarettes into Libya using eight donkeys. The incident, which occurred on the Algerian side of the frontier, highlights the challenges facing … Read more
Algeria’s 2026 budget confirms defence as the single largest annual expenditure, allocating at least $25 billion to military spending, according to The New Arab. The figure, which exceeds Morocco’s entire defence budget by more than $10 billion, marks the fifth consecutive year Algeria has led North Africa in arms procurement. Yabiladi.com reports that the 2024 … Read more
Algeria’s recent tensions with the United Arab Emirates over alleged election interference are sending ripples through the business community, raising concerns among local and diaspora entrepreneurs about foreign influence in domestic politics. The row began when Algeria’s government publicly accused Abu Dhabi of meddling in its 2025 presidential elections, a claim denied by UAE officials. … Read more