The Algerian People’s National Army (ANP) has intensified its nationwide operations targeting terrorism, smuggling, and illegal crossings, according to AL24 News. The recent surge in military activity, reported on 12 November 2025, includes the surrender of armed individuals, seizures of contraband, and reinforced patrols along Algeria’s borders with Libya, Mali, Niger, and Tunisia. The ANP’s … Read more
Military and diplomatic shifts Separately, Algeria’s return to the Sahel aligns with its push for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) cohesion. The government frames this as a counter to Morocco’s influence, shifting focus from the Western Sahara dispute. No new trade or security agreements were announced. Energy and emissions: Eni-Sonatrach expansion Algeria’s energy sector … Read more
Security escalation and border risks Entrepreneurs operating in southern Algeria or near border regions face increased logistical risks. Transport routes may experience delays. Security costs for cross-border trade could rise. The Algerian government has not announced new restrictions on movement or commerce. Legislative elections and political stability The low turnout reduces the legitimacy of the … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s 2023 budget, unveiled in late 2022 and effective since January, allocates 1,800 billion Algerian dinars (approximately $13.3 billion) to national defense, according to Middle East Institute. This figure represents a 12% increase over the previous year’s defense spending and consumes 15% of the total state budget. The rise is the largest single-year … Read more
Elections and repression Algeria also escalated its rhetoric against foreign interference, accusing the UAE of meddling in its electoral process. The accusation follows reports of alleged UAE-funded disinformation campaigns targeting Algerian officials and institutions. The UAE has not publicly responded. Energy transition and hydrocarbon expansion In hydrocarbons, Italian major Eni and Algeria’s state-owned SONATRACH expanded … Read more
Algeria’s defence budget rose sharply recently as Sahel insurgencies tightened their grip on neighbouring borders, according to Airforce Technology. The spike in military spending reflects the government’s determination to safeguard territorial integrity and regional stability, a stance with direct consequences for the business climate and diaspora investors. According to Airforce Technology, the budget allocation exceeds … Read more
Regional security tensions escalate Algeria’s military conducted a high-profile exercise near the Morocco border under the supervision of the chief of staff, reflecting sustained border tensions. The drill follows a reported “new level of escalation” in diplomatic and military exchanges between Algiers and Rabat over Western Sahara and other disputes. Separately, an Al-Qaeda-linked ambush in … Read more
Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s re-election with 94.7 percent of the vote this month has left Algerian entrepreneurs divided between cautious relief and deep concern over policy continuity. While the election results confirm President Tebboune’s grip on power, the opposition’s allegations of fraud and the low voter turnout—estimated at under 30 percent by independent monitors—point to a society … Read more
Security tensions remain high. Morocco’s military presence near borders is under scrutiny as Algeria’s chief of staff supervised a large-scale exercise in Tlemcen province. In Niger, an Al-Qaeda attack killed 11 soldiers 30 km from Algeria’s southern frontier. Morocco recalled its ambassador from France after President Macron hosted Morocco’s king in Paris. Algeria’s cabinet approved … Read more
Algeria’s 2026 legislative vote delivered a decisive victory for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who secured nearly 95 percent of the ballot, according to results announced by the National Independent Election Authority this week. Fewer than 2.5 million of the country’s 25 million registered voters cast ballots, underscoring widespread apathy among key demographics. For entrepreneurs and founders … Read more