Algeria’s cigarette smuggling strains EU relations

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Algeria’s persistent smuggling of genuine cigarettes into the European Union is creating fresh tensions with Brussels, according to euractiv.com, and the fallout threatens to disrupt trade, deter investment, and complicate business for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The Algerian Army’s border security reinforcements—focused on intercepting contraband tobacco—highlight how the issue has escalated. While Brussels has … Read more

Algeria’s first tyre company breaks ground at CITExpo

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Algeria’s first locally owned tyre manufacturer, Tirex, has made its debut at CITExpo 2024, marking a rare moment of industrial self-sufficiency in a sector long dominated by foreign imports. The company’s participation at the Casablanca International Trade Fair—one of North Africa’s largest business expos—signals a shift in Algeria’s manufacturing ambitions, offering entrepreneurs a blueprint for … Read more

Algeria’s Economic Fault Lines Emerge

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Weekly Trends: Currency Devaluation, Industrial Push, Labor Restrictions Currency Crisis and Trade Barriers Impact for entrepreneurs: – Import costs rise: A 10% dinar depreciation increases the cost of machinery, raw materials, and technology by the same margin. Example: A $1 million import now costs 412.5 million DZD (up from 390 million DZD). – Exports face … Read more

Tuareg festival revives Algerian desert tourism

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The annual gathering of Tuareg nomads at the Algerian desert oasis has become a focal point for cultural preservation, offering entrepreneurs and investors a rare opportunity to tap into Algeria’s untapped heritage tourism sector. According to The Guardian Nigeria News, the festival—held recently in a remote Saharan oasis—attracted thousands of Tuareg people, reinforcing the region’s … Read more

Tebboune’s reforms fail to unlock female entrepreneurship

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Algeria’s economic stagnation and political gridlock have left women-led businesses struggling to access capital, despite their growing role in protests and informal sectors. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s recent reforms—including a 2025 deadline to boost female participation in the workforce—have done little to address systemic barriers, leaving entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora skeptical about real change. Women … Read more

Algeria’s energy, currency and trade shifts

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Energy exports and diversification: A two-pronged strategy For entrepreneurs, this creates supply chain opportunities in solar panel manufacturing and grid infrastructure. However, Opel’s new engine production unit (investment: €300 million) and DRB-Hicom’s potential vehicle assembly plant (expected FDI: $1.2–1.5 billion) signal a shift toward automotive diversification, reducing reliance on hydrocarbons. The $200 million Afreximbank facility … Read more

Algeria adds English to primary schools

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Algeria’s decision to introduce English lessons for primary school students marks a shift in the country’s education policy, with potential ripple effects for entrepreneurs, business founders and the Algerian diaspora. According to AP News, the move—part of broader STEM education initiatives—aims to improve linguistic skills among young learners, but its implications extend far beyond classrooms. … Read more

Algeria’s pharmaceutical boom attracts foreign doctors

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Algeria’s growing role as a medical hub has drawn foreign-trained doctors—especially from Cuba—while local entrepreneurs and investors eye opportunities in a sector long dominated by state-run firms. The influx of international medical professionals, combined with recent foreign investment in pharmaceuticals, signals a shift that could reshape Algeria’s healthcare landscape and create new business avenues for … Read more

Algeria’s economic shifts and geopolitical moves

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Weekly trends Energy exports: Gas and solar as trade levers Solar energy is emerging as a secondary export opportunity. Algeria’s 5,000 MW solar capacity (targeting 22,000 MW by 2030) is being marketed to Azerbaijan, with discussions on joint ventures in renewable energy projects. The Algerian-Russian joint commission (13th session in Moscow) included energy cooperation clauses, … Read more

Algeria’s 2,400km Highway Blueprint for Africa

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Algeria’s recent completion of a 2,400-kilometer highway expansion linking the Sahara to the Mediterranean coast offers a tangible model for African nations seeking to boost trade, reduce logistics costs, and attract investment—lessons that resonate particularly for Algerian entrepreneurs, business founders, and the diaspora. According to Modern Ghana, the project, which connects remote desert regions to … Read more