Recent riots in Bouira over severe water shortages highlight mounting economic risks for Algerian entrepreneurs, particularly those reliant on agriculture, manufacturing and logistics. According to The Arab Weekly, protests erupted in central Algeria after months of reduced water supplies disrupted daily life and business operations. Government officials responded by promising emergency water deliveries and increased … Read more
A Symbol of Resilience: How Imane Khelif’s Victory Empowers Algerian Women Entrepreneurs Imane Khelif’s gold medal in the women’s 66 kg boxing final at the Paris 2024 Olympics has transcended sports. It has become a rallying point for Algerian women facing systemic discrimination. Her triumph in the face of online hate and gender-based prejudice has … Read more
This week’s developments in Algeria intersect across business policy, energy geopolitics and diaspora dynamics. The country’s manufacturing sector secured a cross-border industrial deal, while OPEC data confirmed crude production below quota. Medical research highlighted untapped botanical assets, and the Finance Law 2026 introduced new fiscal measures for investors. Regional rivalries reshaped European energy strategies, and … Read more
Algeria’s economic and political landscape saw sharp contrasts this week. Water shortages triggered unrest in central regions, while the government advanced desalination and hydrocarbon reforms. Pharmaceutical production deals and hospital projects signalled healthcare expansion. Regional diplomacy shifted with US-Iran de-escalation and Sahel tensions. Security concerns persisted, affecting tourism and diaspora mobility. Education reforms deepened language … Read more
This week, reports from Amnesty International and the Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH) confirmed a pattern that Algerian entrepreneurs and diaspora investors have observed for years: the government’s tightening grip on civil society is reshaping the business environment. The most recent case involves Nassera Dutour, a human rights activist deported from Algeria in … Read more
Algeria’s business environment is under strain as the government’s relentless prosecution of Hirak activists reshapes investor confidence. The latest verdicts against 13 protesters—including poet Mohamed Tadjadit—sentenced to multiple years in prison for “undermining national unity” and “inciting unarmed gatherings” mark a turning point. These charges stem from peaceful demonstrations in 2019 and 2020, part of … Read more
Algeria’s latest Freedom in the World 2025 report, published by Freedom House on 26 February 2025, highlights persistent workplace discrimination against women as a key obstacle to economic participation. The 32-page document, part of the annual global survey of political rights and civil liberties, assigns Algeria a score of 31 out of 100, unchanged from … Read more
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched national consultations in Algeria, Tunisia and Lebanon for the ReInvest NENA programme, according to the organization. The initiative, announced on 25 February 2026, aims to combat desertification and land degradation across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. For Algerian entrepreneurs and business founders, this programme … Read more