Algeria is banking on artificial intelligence to reshape its economy, and officials want the country’s sizable diaspora to help foot the bill. In early 2025, the government in Algiers set a target: generate 7 percent of GDP from AI-related activities by 2027. The plan—dubbed “AI Algeria 2027”—is more than a slogan. It is a package … Read more
Algeria’s economic landscape this week reflects three core dynamics. First, the country positions itself as a key player in the global energy transition, with hydrogen and gas deals attracting European partners. Second, tax and regulatory changes tighten oversight on digital commerce and corporate compliance, extending deadlines but expanding enforcement. Third, startup funding and fintech regulations … Read more
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the Algeria Street Improvement Project, according to Gulf News. The 1.2 km stretch between Al Nahda Street and Beirut Street in Al Qusais now features widened lanes, upgraded traffic signals, and new pedestrian crossings. The project, finished in January 2024, reduces travel time by up to 30 … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune inaugurated Algeria’s first dedicated AI and cybersecurity startup cluster at the Sidi Abdellah Technology Hub on April 23 this year, marking a sharp pivot toward high-tech entrepreneurship after decades of hydrocarbon-led growth. The move follows a 2025 directive from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy and Startups to allocate 5 billion Algerian dinars … Read more
Algeria this week shifted diplomatic focus to the Sahel, intensified wildfire recovery efforts, and expanded climate-linked energy cooperation with Italy. Domestic politics saw record-low turnout in parliamentary elections, while civil society groups in health and education maintained pressure. South-South pivot: Algeria returns to the Sahel Chad’s President Mahamat Déby Itno attended the Algiers meeting of … Read more
The Algerian People’s National Army (ANP) has intensified its nationwide operations targeting terrorism, smuggling, and illegal crossings, according to AL24 News. The recent surge in military activity, reported on 12 November 2025, includes the surrender of armed individuals, seizures of contraband, and reinforced patrols along Algeria’s borders with Libya, Mali, Niger, and Tunisia. The ANP’s … Read more
Algeria’s state energy giant SONATRACH has finalised plans for a $25 billion trans-Saharan gas pipeline that will link Nigeria’s offshore fields to Europe via Niger and Algeria. The project, known as the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), is set to become the largest single infrastructure investment in North Africa this decade. According to Ynetnews, the 4,128 … Read more
Military and diplomatic shifts Separately, Algeria’s return to the Sahel aligns with its push for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) cohesion. The government frames this as a counter to Morocco’s influence, shifting focus from the Western Sahara dispute. No new trade or security agreements were announced. Energy and emissions: Eni-Sonatrach expansion Algeria’s energy sector … Read more
Recent escalation between Paris and Algiers has sent shockwaves through Algeria’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, disrupting cross-border ventures, remittance flows and diaspora investment plans. According to DW.com, the dispute has reached crisis level after French President Emmanuel Macron recalled France’s ambassador to Algeria on 14 April 2025, following a series of mutual accusations over migration, historical narratives … Read more
Algeria’s recent decision to expel French embassy staff has sent shockwaves through diplomatic and business circles, marking the lowest point in bilateral relations since independence. On May 11, 2025, the Algerian Foreign Ministry ordered the expulsion of three French diplomats, citing “repeated protocol breaches” and “unacceptable interference” in internal affairs. The move followed a series … Read more