Currency Crisis Forces Entrepreneurs to Adapt Impact: SMEs relying on foreign inputs (electronics, machinery) now pay 20% more in dinars. Those importing from Europe or Asia gain a temporary edge. Remittances from the diaspora—$3.5 billion annually—are less valuable in local terms. Russia’s AI Push and the Race for North African Tech Leadership Impact: Local tech … Read more
Currency stability under pressure The government’s intervention contrasts with ECOWAS’s regional monetary policies, where West African currencies face different pressures. For Algerian exporters, the dinar’s stability—or lack thereof—directly impacts competitiveness in sub-Saharan markets, where competitors like Morocco and Tunisia maintain more flexible exchange rates. Political realignment reshapes business environment President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s remarks on the … Read more
Algeria has launched a diplomatic campaign to renegotiate its Association Agreement with the European Union, arguing that the current deal, in place since 2005, has failed to deliver promised economic benefits. According to Al Majalla, Algerian officials have presented Brussels with a set of demands aimed at rebalancing trade flows, securing better market access for … Read more
Algeria’s recent re-engagement with the Sahel is more than a diplomatic shift—it is a commercial opening for entrepreneurs and investors. In March 2026, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune signaled Algiers’ return to the region by hosting leaders from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a bloc formed by Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger after their withdrawal from … Read more
Algeria’s industrial push into West Africa’s fintech market has reached a new milestone. This week, Sonatrach, Algeria’s state-owned oil giant, signed a $300 million contract to supply two million card payment terminals to Nigeria’s banking sector. The deal, announced by Algeria Press Service (APS) on Wednesday, marks the country’s first major infrastructure sale to Nigeria … Read more
Algeria’s economic relationship with France has recently cooled, raising questions about the North African nation’s openness to new business partnerships and trade routes. According to RealClearWorld, the shifting diplomatic winds between Algiers and Paris are prompting Algerian entrepreneurs and members of the diaspora to reassess opportunities closer to home and across Africa. The discussion comes … Read more
Italy and Algeria recently strengthened ties with fresh security and business agreements, according to Reuters. The deals were announced during high-level talks in Algiers between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. The meeting aimed to deepen cooperation across trade, energy and counter-terrorism as both nations navigate regional instability and economic opportunities. … Read more
Italy and Algeria have recently strengthened their energy cooperation, focusing on both gas supplies and renewable energy projects. This dual-track approach aims to secure Italy’s energy needs while promoting Algeria’s transition to cleaner energy sources. According to eccoclimate.org, the cooperation between Italy and Algeria is set to enhance energy security for Italy, which heavily relies … Read more