Algeria’s government has approved a national cybersecurity framework as digital risks surge for micro enterprises and online businesses. The move comes after a wave of phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and data breaches targeted small Algerian e-commerce shops, freelance platforms, and cloud-based accounting firms over the past 18 months. According to a statement released by the … Read more
Digital modernisation: state-led upgrades in education, healthcare, space Algeria’s government expanded digital infrastructure this week with four new platforms for higher education, designed to streamline administration and student services. The education ministry did not disclose a launch timeline but stated the platforms will integrate student records, course enrolment and examination results into a single system. … Read more
Sylabs, launched in Algiers, has become Algeria’s first startup accelerator, positioning itself as the core of the country’s emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem. According to MENAbytes, the initiative fills a long-standing gap by providing structured support to early-stage founders in a market where formal acceleration programs were previously absent. The accelerator model, inspired by global best practices, … Read more
Algeria’s push to become a green hydrogen powerhouse is accelerating, led by state energy giant Sonelgaz’s newly launched international arm. Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab announced recently that the unit, Sonelgaz International, will open doors to foreign markets and deepen Algeria’s role in renewable energy exports. The move comes as Algeria makes “significant progress” in implementing … Read more
Political appointments and regional outreach Drought mapping in northern basins Transport infrastructure focus Cultural policy and disaster response Intersections and signals for business Minister Khaldi inherits an agriculture portfolio where cereal imports reached 5.8 million tonnes in 2023-2024, according to customs data, representing a 12% rise year-on-year due to drought-induced yield reductions. The government has … Read more
The 2022 edition of Algeria’s Documentary Film Week, organized by the Algerian Documentary Films Association (ADFA), was canceled after Covid-19 restrictions disrupted the event, according to Al-Fanar Media. The cancellation follows Algeria’s broader struggles to sustain cultural and creative industries during the pandemic, raising concerns for entrepreneurs in film, tourism and live events. ADFA curator … Read more
Algeria is set to become the first foreign operator of Russia’s Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet. The deal, confirmed by Russian and Algerian sources this week, signals a sharp upgrade in Algiers’ air combat capability and a major commercial win for the Russian arms industry at a time when Moscow seeks new buyers amid Western sanctions. … Read more
Political shifts and economic appointments Algeria’s Lower House Speaker, Brahim Boudjemaa, met Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Belgrade on June 12, 2025, according to Algérie Presse Service. The agenda included bilateral cooperation in trade and security, but no figures or specific commitments were released. Finance Minister Mohamed Lamine Lebbou took office on June 11, … Read more
Algeria’s Higher-Education Minister Bouzid Tayeb recently urged public universities to shift from French to English as the primary medium of instruction, a policy that will reshape how thousands of Algerian students and academics work. According to Al-Fanar Media, Tayeb told a national conference that Algeria’s reliance on French in higher education had limited graduates’ access … Read more
Algeria is accelerating efforts to position itself as a renewable energy powerhouse, with recent agreements and infrastructure projects signaling a strategic pivot toward solar exports to Europe. In April 2026, Algeria and Azerbaijan signed a joint statement in Algiers to explore enhanced cooperation in renewable energy, including potential solar exports to Europe via Azerbaijan’s energy … Read more