A strike on Beit Lahia’s Ahmed family home kills four despite truce—what this means for Algeria’s entrepreneurs and diaspora An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza home belonging to the Ahmed family in Beit Lahia Project killed four family members on Thursday, despite a ceasefire in place since October 10, 2025, according to middleeastmonitor.com. The attack, … Read more
Algeria has dealt a sharp blow to economic ties with the United Arab Emirates by closing its airspace to UAE-registered civilian and military aircraft, a move that follows the abrupt severing of diplomatic relations. The decision, announced this week by the Algerian Defense Ministry, marks a dramatic escalation in tensions between the two nations and … Read more
Weekly Trends: Three Forces Shape Algerian Business Entrepreneurs must navigate these tensions: export-driven growth coexists with domestic funding gaps, and global partnerships offer indirect benefits but no direct trickle-down. Exports: Cement and Energy as Algeria’s New Levers Why it matters for entrepreneurs: – Logistics costs for non-Sonatrach firms remain high (port fees: $1,200/container, customs delays … Read more
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) struck two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, escalating tensions in a region critical for global energy flows. The attack—claimed as retaliation for a U.S. strike on five Iranian tankers—has sent shockwaves through maritime trade, with direct consequences for Algerian businesses relying on … Read more
Algeria’s long-awaited Algiers Metro is set to become the largest urban infrastructure project in North Africa, with an estimated budget of $12 billion—a sum equivalent to 10% of Algeria’s 2025 public investment budget. But as construction accelerates, entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian diaspora face a critical question: Will this be a game-changer for the … Read more
Madagascar’s recent deportation of 50 Chinese nationals convicted of online fraud exposes a growing threat to African economies—and offers a lesson for Algerian entrepreneurs navigating digital risks. A legal transfer, not a release This move clarifies one critical point: the convicts remain incarcerated. Lower-level operatives face two to five years, while masterminds or employers could … Read more
$1.2 Billion Stuck: Why Algeria’s Banks Are Choking Small Businesses Algeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are drowning in red tape and cash shortages, with banks approving less than 10% of loan applications despite the government’s repeated promises to ease financing. The problem isn’t just bureaucracy—it’s a $1.2 billion liquidity gap in the SME sector, … Read more
Algeria’s back-to-school season just got stricter. The Ministry of Commerce and Development of Exports has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting school supplies, aiming to root out counterfeit, unsafe, or black-market products before the 2026-2027 academic year begins. For entrepreneurs, importers, and small traders, this move is a sharp reminder: compliance is no longer optional—it’s … Read more
Algeria’s corporate tax reforms are reshaping the business landscape, forcing entrepreneurs to rethink strategies while the diaspora watches from abroad. A mix of stricter audits, higher penalties, and a push for digital compliance is creating winners and losers—with small businesses and foreign investors bearing the brunt. Taxman’s New Tools: Audits That Wipe Out Profits Algeria’s … Read more
Trump’s shifting timeline fuels uncertainty in global markets According to middleeastmonitor.com, Trump told broadcaster NewsNation that Iran “might not be able to hold out,” hinting at a possible resolution sooner than expected. Yet White House advisers privately warned the conflict could drag on through his term, contradicting his public optimism. The war, now in its … Read more