Algeria’s energy sector dominated this week’s business and policy headlines, with three new hydrocarbon finds in the Sahara, expanded LNG talks with Turkey, and a push into unconventional and frontier resources. Sonatrach and Italy’s Eni deepened climate-linked cooperation, while OPEC members discussed the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as a Europe-focused infrastructure play. Security tensions with Morocco … Read more
Algeria has been accused of harboring terrorist organizations that have forged alliances with Iran, according to Sahel Intelligence. The report, dated November 5 2025, claims that armed groups operating in the region have found refuge within Algerian territory while coordinating with Tehran-backed networks. The allegations point to cooperation between Algerian-based militants and factions tied to … Read more
Algeria’s football ambitions are reaching new heights as the national team eyes a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently emphasizing the tournament’s role in boosting the country’s sports economy. The move comes as Algeria is drawn in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan—a tough but potentially rewarding draw that … Read more
Political dynamics: leadership changes amid ongoing protests Cultural sectors: cinema and heritage under strain Separate reporting highlights Algeria’s historical sites in the Sahara, including rock art sites near Tassili n’Ajjer and Tadrart Acacus. These locations contain over 15,000 documented paintings and engravings dating to between 12,000 and 1,500 BCE. Climate studies cited alongside the archaeological … Read more
QGIRCO, a leading hospitality developer, is preparing to open a major luxury hotel project in Algiers, according to The Peninsula Qatar. The development marks the group’s first foray into Algeria’s hospitality sector, signaling growing investor confidence in the country’s tourism infrastructure. The project will introduce high-end accommodation to Algiers, a city undergoing gradual modernization in … Read more
Algeria’s gas exports to Europe have surged this year, reshaping the energy map of the Mediterranean and creating new business opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. Recent agreements with Italy and Germany, combined with supply disruptions elsewhere, have positioned Algeria as Europe’s critical gas supplier. For Algerian founders, investors and engineers, especially those abroad, … Read more
Algeria’s economic and social agenda this week was defined by regulatory adjustments, infrastructure investments and geopolitical positioning. The government finalized railway funding, advanced port projects and reviewed media law constraints. Football results highlighted national priorities, while diaspora initiatives strengthened ties with France and Asia. Counterterrorism reports underscored regional security risks. Real estate and hospitality sectors … Read more
Algeria’s economic stability is under scrutiny as youth unemployment surges, threatening to destabilize a country heavily reliant on hydrocarbon revenues. According to Council on Foreign Relations, the North African nation faces intensifying pressures from its growing young population, with joblessness among 15-24-year-olds reaching alarming levels in recent years. The unemployment crisis is particularly acute in … Read more
Ooredoo’s recent announcement that it has expanded 5G coverage to all 48 provinces in Algeria is more than a telecommunications milestone—it marks the beginning of a new digital era for Algerian entrepreneurs. With high-speed internet now theoretically available from Tamanrasset to Tlemcen, founders in Algiers, Oran or the Sahara can build products and services that … Read more
Policy Signals on Free Expression and Business Authorities confirmed this week that the 2024 draft company law will include explicit protections for press freedom under Article 19’s demands. The same week, the UN Human Rights Council elected Algeria to chair its Advisory Committee, underscoring diplomatic leverage but raising scrutiny from independent unions. ARTICLE 19 noted … Read more