Algeria’s political transition in 2019 has opened a rare diplomatic window with Morocco, potentially reshaping economic ties across North Africa. According to The Washington Institute, the departure of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the rise of interim leader Abdelkader Bensalah created conditions for dialogue between Algiers and Rabat, easing decades of tension over issues like … Read more
This week in Algiers, a small storefront in the Casbah has become the epicentre of a quiet economic revival. The space, named simply “Galerie Jeunesse” (Youth Gallery), was launched in March 2025 by three local entrepreneurs—Amine Belkacem, 28, a sound engineer; Leila Merabet, 26, a graphic designer; and Karim Djafer, 30, a former bank teller. … Read more
Algeria’s economic and social landscape this week reflects intersecting pressures: regulatory tightening on civil society, hydrocarbon policy debates, climate-driven water scarcity, and structural gaps in housing, vocational training, and youth employment. Entrepreneurs and diaspora investors face a mixed environment—opportunities in energy transition and vocational upskilling, but constraints from bureaucratic hurdles, labor market mismatches, and geopolitical … Read more
Algeria has achieved malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a significant milestone in public health after decades of sustained efforts. The announcement, made recently by the WHO, recognizes Algeria’s elimination of the disease within its borders, a feat that places it among the few countries globally to have achieved this status. The … Read more
French shipping giant CMA CGM is in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Algeria’s state-owned port operator Entreprise Portuaire d’Alger (EPAL), according to sources close to the negotiations cited by Reuters this week. The move follows a memorandum of understanding signed in May 2025 between CMA CGM and Algeria’s Ministry of Transport, which … Read more
This week’s developments in Algeria reflect a dual focus: accelerating digital and physical infrastructure while addressing structural constraints in labor, housing, and foreign investment. The government advanced startup financing, fiber-optic expansion, and vocational training reforms. Simultaneously, tourism growth, water scarcity, and urban planning agreements with Russia signaled efforts to diversify the economy beyond hydrocarbons. Private … Read more
Angola’s President João Lourenço visited Algeria’s Fouka 2 desalination plant on 13 May 2026 during a state visit, according to AL24 News. The facility, located in the coastal town of Fouka, west of Algiers, is one of Algeria’s largest seawater desalination projects, producing 120,000 cubic meters of drinking water per day. The visit highlights growing … Read more
Algeria has launched a $7 billion plan to expand its refining and petrochemical capacity from 2026 onward, according to Energies Media. The programme, unveiled by Sonatrach CEO Rachid Hachichi in December 2025, targets three existing refineries—Arzew, Skikda and Algiers—and two new petrochemical complexes in Hassi Messaoud and Béjaïa. The goal is to lift refining capacity … Read more
Weekly trends Startup funding: public commitments, private gaps Ten incubators and accelerators now operate in Algeria, according to regional reports. These include Algeria Venture, CTP, and Innov’Lab. Their focus spans fintech, agritech, and renewable energy. Combined, they have supported 127 startups since 2022, with 43 securing seed funding. Average ticket size: $50,000. The SANAD Program, … Read more
Algeria and Vietnam recently formalised a series of economic agreements that create immediate opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs, business founders, and the diaspora. According to vietnamnews.vn, the two governments signed memoranda of understanding in Hanoi on 18 November 2025 covering agriculture, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and digital start-ups. The deals follow a state visit by Algerian President … Read more