In 2025, Algeria’s justice system has escalated its repression of dissent, targeting artists, journalists and union leaders whose cases carry heavy economic implications. The recent hunger strike by Mohamed Taleb al-Arbi, a poet linked to the 2019 Hirak protests, marks a turning point: the state is now willing to impose capital punishment for speech that … Read more
Algeria’s army chief, Lieutenant General Said Chengriha, traveled to Mauritania recently to discuss Sahel security concerns, according to The Arab Weekly. The visit highlights Algeria’s deepening regional coordination as cross-border instability and militant threats intensify across the Sahel belt. The trip underscores Algeria’s leadership role in collective defense efforts, as weak governance and insurgencies in … Read more
Algeria and Uzbekistan have lifted visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports in a reciprocal move announced this week. The agreement, confirmed by both foreign ministries, simplifies travel for Algerian and Uzbek officials and entrepreneurs who frequently move between the two countries for trade, energy deals, and investment missions. The announcement follows high-level exchanges in … Read more
Diplomacy and Regional Role On 15 May, Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met OIC Secretary-General-elect in Jeddah to discuss Algeria’s readiness to support Palestinian national rights, as stated during the OIC summit. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Regional Affairs Kamel Chaib received Uganda’s Minister of State for Regional Affairs in Algiers, indicating continued engagement with East … Read more
Algerian protesters face a decisive moment as authorities prepare a police crackdown following weeks of judicial reform demonstrations. According to Reuters, police forces have intensified presence in major cities including Algiers, Oran, and Constantine, where recent protests have drawn thousands demanding changes to the justice system. The move comes after weeks of escalating tensions between … Read more
French energy giant TotalEnergies is negotiating with Algeria’s state-owned hydrocarbon company Sonatrach to expand natural gas production and exports to Europe, according to Borkena. The talks center on increasing gas supply through existing and new infrastructure, potentially benefiting Algerian entrepreneurs in energy logistics, power generation, and industrial services. TotalEnergies, which already operates in Algeria’s Menzel … Read more
Algeria’s escalating diplomatic and military posture against Morocco is reshaping trade flows across North Africa and forcing entrepreneurs to rethink cross-border strategies. In recent months, Algiers has tightened airspace restrictions, accused Rabat of destabilisation and doubled down on its support for the Polisario Front in Western Sahara. Business leaders in both countries say the tensions … Read more
Algeria’s policy shifts this week centered on defense procurement, health-sector rollouts, and slow-motion industrial diversification. The military’s acquisition of Chinese J-10C fighter jets and KJ-500 airborne early warning aircraft underscores an accelerated modernization program. Concurrently, the launch of the national Covid-19 vaccination campaign under the COVAX framework indicates a return to public-health priorities after pandemic … Read more
Algeria’s recent appointment of Sifi Ghrieb as Prime Minister and the formation of a new government in September 2025 mark a shift with direct implications for entrepreneurs, investors, and the Algerian diaspora. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision, announced by the Algerian presidency and reported by Arab News and The Media Line, follows months of political recalibration … Read more
Amnesty International has called on Algerian authorities to immediately end what it describes as a sustained crackdown on independent journalists and release those detained for exercising their right to freedom of expression. According to the London-based human rights organization, the Algerian government must halt restrictive practices targeting media professionals and civil society activists. These include … Read more