The recent thaw between Spain and Morocco, culminating in a joint declaration on 15 December 2025, contrasts sharply with the persistent diplomatic deadlock between France and Algeria. According to Morocco World News, the rapprochement between Madrid and Rabat was sealed by a series of economic and security agreements that have immediate implications for Algerian entrepreneurs … Read more
Algeria’s National Centre for the Trade Register (CNRC) has quietly rolled out a digital overhaul of its business registry, a move that cuts through layers of bureaucracy for entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The shift, confirmed by the Ministry of Commerce in late 2025, replaces paper filings with an online portal that now handles 60 % … Read more
Algeria’s economic cycle this week showed two contrasting flows. On one side, agriculture and energy infrastructures faced import-dependent pressures: wheat purchases remain at 2023 levels, a $1.5 billion chemicals complex remains stalled, and desalination projects multiply to secure water. On the other, startup ecosystems and industrial consortiums gained new financing windows: female-led ventures will receive … Read more
Algeria’s June 2026 vote is being watched not only for its political stakes but for whether legal promises on women’s rights will translate into real change. Recent reforms have raised questions among entrepreneurs and the diaspora about how these changes could reshape business life, especially for women-led ventures. According to Atalayar, Algeria’s new family code … Read more
Algeria is leveraging its gas infrastructure to reposition itself as the Sahel’s energy backbone, a move that directly challenges Morocco’s regional ambitions and U.S. influence. The strategy, dubbed the “Sahel Thaw” by The Times of Israel in February 2026, centers on extending Algeria’s existing pipelines—particularly the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP)—into Niger and Mali, bypassing Morocco’s … Read more
Macroeconomic shifts and geopolitical pressures Meanwhile, the country’s structural challenges persisted. The IMF’s latest Article IV report, released this week, maintained Algeria’s growth forecast at 3.8% for 2024 but warned that fiscal space is tightening due to sustained public spending on subsidies and wages, which now account for 68% of government revenue. Foreign reserves stood … Read more
Algeria has taken a decisive step to modernise its payments sector. On 19 August 2025, the Bank of Algeria published a circular that establishes a licensing regime for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), effectively opening the door to domestic and diaspora-led fintech ventures. According to Launch Base Africa, the new rules create a clear playbook for … Read more
Algeria has quietly expanded its tax base to capture income from unregistered online activities, a move that could reshape the country’s digital economy. According to a recent announcement by Agence de Presse Africaine (APA), the government will now tax earnings from platforms like YouTube, freelance marketplaces, and e-commerce sites, even if the individuals or businesses … Read more
Weekly trends Growth and energy: the state’s two levers The International Monetary Fund forecasts 5 % GDP growth for Algeria in 2026. The figure is driven by hydrocarbons and public investment. Hydrocarbon revenues rose 12 % year-on-year in Q1 2024, according to Sonatrach. The state budget for 2024 allocates DZD 11.3 T (USD 84 B) … Read more
Algeria’s startup ecosystem reached a new milestone this week as ride-hailing platform TemTem secured $4 million in a Series A round, the largest of its kind in the country. According to MENAbytes, the funding round was led by a mix of local and international investors, including the Algerian Venture Capital fund (AVC) and French impact … Read more