South-South Cooperation

Algeria’s week – energy, tourism, and regional shifts

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Algeria’s week – energy, tourism, and regional shifts

Algeria’s economic and diplomatic activity accelerated this week across multiple fronts. The government advanced energy projects, including a 4,128 km gas pipeline and new oil discoveries. Tourism infrastructure expanded with a major hotel project and legal consequences for hospitality misconduct. Regional cooperation intensified in the Sahel, while domestic policy focused on security and infrastructure rehabilitation. … Read more

Algeria’s Sahel pivot, wildfires, and policy shifts

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Algeria’s Sahel pivot, wildfires, and policy shifts

Algeria this week shifted diplomatic focus to the Sahel, intensified wildfire recovery efforts, and expanded climate-linked energy cooperation with Italy. Domestic politics saw record-low turnout in parliamentary elections, while civil society groups in health and education maintained pressure. South-South pivot: Algeria returns to the Sahel Chad’s President Mahamat Déby Itno attended the Algiers meeting of … Read more

Algeria’s gas ties with Africa reshape world markets

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Algeria’s gas ties with Africa reshape world markets

Kola Karim’s Arkad recently signed a $1 billion deal to anchor Algeria’s gas export surge, a move that signals a new chapter in South-South energy cooperation. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, this agreement—alongside other developments like the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and expanded talks with African partners—opens doors to investment, partnerships, and new markets. But … Read more

Skechers picks Algeria for Africa’s first factory

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Skechers picks Algeria for Africa’s first factory

Why Algeria Won the Race for Skechers’ First African Factory Skechers’ decision to build its first African and Arab-world manufacturing plant in Algeria marks a turning point for North Africa’s industrial ambitions. The U.S. footwear giant’s $100 million+ investment in Sidi Khelil—an industrial zone near Blida, 50 kilometers south of Algiers—reflects a deliberate choice. Proximity … Read more