Energy and infrastructure drive Algeria’s African and European ties Separately, Algeria’s largest air conditioner factory, Condor Electronics, secured a 250,000-unit order from European buyers. The plant in Bordj Bou Arréridj has an annual capacity of 1.2 million units. Condor, a private Algerian firm, exports to 40 countries. The deal follows Europe’s shift away from Chinese … Read more
Defense Buildup Dominates Regional Attention Security dynamics in the Sahel remain a priority. Algeria has increased cross-border surveillance along its southern borders with Mali and Niger, deploying additional border guards and drones to curb smuggling and militant activity. The collapse of Niger’s military government in July 2023 has heightened Algeria’s focus on border security, with … Read more
Algeria’s recent decision to close its airspace to all Moroccan planes has far-reaching economic consequences for entrepreneurs, business founders and the Algerian diaspora. The move, taken weeks after the latest Western Sahara flare-up at the UN, stops nearly 60 weekly flights and cuts one of the Maghreb’s busiest commercial links. Morocco-bound passengers and cargo flights … Read more
Week in Review Political Preparations: 2026 Elections and Governance Business implication: Election uncertainty often delays major private sector investments, particularly in infrastructure and services, until policy directions stabilize. Youth and Economic Narratives Business implication: State-funded platforms provide limited but targeted visibility for young creators in media, design, and digital services. Monetization opportunities remain constrained by … Read more
One terrorist surrendered to military authorities in Bordj Badji Mokhtar and five individuals supporting terrorist groups were arrested in various operations between 19-25 August, according to APS English. The developments follow a week of intensified counter-terrorism activity in the southern provinces, where cross-border movements and illicit networks have long posed risks to local businesses and … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s emergency response to wildfires across northern provinces has become a defining moment for Algeria’s crisis management this week. While civil protection forces battled blazes in Bejaia, Jijel and other wilaya, the president ordered ministerial delegations to frontline locations. Said Sayoud, Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport, personally oversaw operations in Bejaia … Read more
Defense sector: Fighter jet contracts and modernization Algeria continues military modernization with two parallel supplier moves. The Algerian Air Force received its first batch of Russian Su-34E fighter-bombers in Q2 2024, increasing its strike capability. Simultaneously, Algiers is in advanced talks with China for a reported order of 14 Chengdu FC-1 Xiaolong multirole fighters, per … Read more
A recent analysis by the Association of the United States Army highlights escalating tensions between Morocco and Algeria as a new Cold War front in Africa, prompting significant reforms within the Algerian People’s National Army. According to the Association of the United States Army, Algeria has accelerated military modernization initiatives in response to Morocco’s strategic … Read more
Algeria’s recent military modernization drive is quietly opening doors for foreign defense contractors and Algerian entrepreneurs eager to enter lucrative supply chains. The move, driven by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and Defense Minister General Saïd Chengriha, is not just about guns and jets — it’s about procurement, logistics, and technology transfer deals worth billions of dollars. … Read more
TTITLE: Algeria’s counter-terrorism laws stifle business dissent Algiers tightens legal grip on dissent Algeria’s counter-terrorism legislation, passed in 2021 and expanded in 2025, is increasingly used to suppress peaceful protests, business leaders and independent media, according to a recent report by the MENA Rights Group. The law, which defines terrorism broadly to include “undermining state … Read more