Macroeconomic reforms and foreign investment Uzbekistan’s delegation visited Algeria to discuss joint ventures in lithium extraction (Algeria holds 4% of global reserves) and geological surveys. Uzbekistan’s state-owned Navoi Mining and Metallurgical Combine has expressed interest in Algeria’s Tindouf and Béchar basins, where exploration licenses were awarded in 2023. The deal could unlock $1.2 billion in … Read more
The UK-Algeria CubeSat mission AlSat Nano has delivered a status update that underscores growing collaboration in space technology—a sector with direct implications for Algerian entrepreneurs, startups, and the diaspora. According to GOV.UK, the mission marks a record-breaking achievement in joint satellite development, offering Algerian innovators a blueprint for leveraging international partnerships in high-tech industries. A … Read more
Energy & Infrastructure: Solar Push, Water Desalination, Maritime Logistics Algeria’s energy diversification strategy gained momentum this week with three developments linking solar exports, hydrocarbon partnerships, and infrastructure resilience. Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Mines, Mohamed Arkab, reiterated the country’s ambition to become a regional hub for solar energy exports, citing an estimated 3,000 hours of … Read more
The long-awaited marriage of Algeria’s largest iron-ore deposit and domestic steel production is about to be consummated at Gara Djebilet. After decades of geological promise and industrial hesitation, Sonatrach and Algerian Steel Group recently launched an integrated pilot plant that converts raw iron ore into finished billets on site, according to Capmad. The project replaces … Read more
Algeria’s Central Bank has approved non-binding guiding principles this week to prevent terrorist misuse of new financial technologies, a move that will tighten compliance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking digital financing. The document, published by the United Nations on 21 January 2025, urges member states to scrutinize fintech channels such as peer-to-peer lending … Read more
Startups and international programs Solar energy: export outlook and partnerships Diaspora: citizenship and policy signals Industry: phosphate, steel and mining Corporate tax and investment framework Foreign investment and maritime sector Made in Algeria: regional manufacturing push Archaeology and urban infrastructure Public works: Trans-Saharan corridor updates Sonatrach: financing and leadership Balance of the week Key takeaway … Read more
Jumia will withdraw from the Algerian market in 2026 as part of a strategic effort to improve profitability, according to TechAfrica News. The move follows two years of declining transaction volumes and rising operational costs in the country, the pan-African e-commerce group said recently. Algeria is one of seven African markets that Jumia is exiting … Read more
Algeria’s 2025 cereal harvest is projected at 3.2 million tonnes, barely half the 6–7 million tonnes consumed annually. The shortfall forces imports—costing the state $10 billion a year—while street protests over food prices flare in Algiers and Oran. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune told the Council of Ministers in January that “every hectare planted reduces instability,” yet … Read more
Fiscal and Legal Shifts Favor Foreign Stakeholders Figures: Gara Djebilet holds an estimated 1.5 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore. The finance law amendments reduce capital repatriation requirements for foreign investors from a previous 20-day window to 10 days. E-commerce Recovers Stolen Goods, Exposes Supply Chain Gaps Implication: Local e-commerce platforms report rising customer complaints … Read more
Algeria has announced a new fund to support startups and young innovators across Africa, unveiled during the recent International African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers. According to AL24 News, the initiative aims to channel financial resources into early-stage businesses while fostering collaboration between Algerian entrepreneurs and their peers on the continent. The fund was … Read more