Jumia will withdraw from the Algerian market in 2026 as part of a strategic effort to improve profitability, according to TechAfrica News. The move follows two years of declining transaction volumes and rising operational costs in the country, the pan-African e-commerce group said recently. Algeria is one of seven African markets that Jumia is exiting … Read more
Algeria’s 2025 cereal harvest is projected at 3.2 million tonnes, barely half the 6–7 million tonnes consumed annually. The shortfall forces imports—costing the state $10 billion a year—while street protests over food prices flare in Algiers and Oran. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune told the Council of Ministers in January that “every hectare planted reduces instability,” yet … Read more
Fiscal and Legal Shifts Favor Foreign Stakeholders Figures: Gara Djebilet holds an estimated 1.5 billion tonnes of high-grade iron ore. The finance law amendments reduce capital repatriation requirements for foreign investors from a previous 20-day window to 10 days. E-commerce Recovers Stolen Goods, Exposes Supply Chain Gaps Implication: Local e-commerce platforms report rising customer complaints … Read more
Algeria has announced a new fund to support startups and young innovators across Africa, unveiled during the recent International African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 in Algiers. According to AL24 News, the initiative aims to channel financial resources into early-stage businesses while fostering collaboration between Algerian entrepreneurs and their peers on the continent. The fund was … Read more
Algeria’s government has approved a national cybersecurity framework as digital risks surge for micro enterprises and online businesses. The move comes after a wave of phishing scams, ransomware attacks, and data breaches targeted small Algerian e-commerce shops, freelance platforms, and cloud-based accounting firms over the past 18 months. According to a statement released by the … Read more
Digital modernisation: state-led upgrades in education, healthcare, space Algeria’s government expanded digital infrastructure this week with four new platforms for higher education, designed to streamline administration and student services. The education ministry did not disclose a launch timeline but stated the platforms will integrate student records, course enrolment and examination results into a single system. … Read more
Sylabs, launched in Algiers, has become Algeria’s first startup accelerator, positioning itself as the core of the country’s emerging entrepreneurial ecosystem. According to MENAbytes, the initiative fills a long-standing gap by providing structured support to early-stage founders in a market where formal acceleration programs were previously absent. The accelerator model, inspired by global best practices, … Read more
Algeria’s push to become a green hydrogen powerhouse is accelerating, led by state energy giant Sonelgaz’s newly launched international arm. Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab announced recently that the unit, Sonelgaz International, will open doors to foreign markets and deepen Algeria’s role in renewable energy exports. The move comes as Algeria makes “significant progress” in implementing … Read more
Agriculture under pressure: Algeria’s reshuffled cabinet faces cereal shortages and drought-resistant farming Algeria’s latest cabinet reshuffle has placed agriculture at the center of economic priorities, as the sector grapples with record cereal imports and persistent drought conditions. The appointment of a new minister for agriculture—inheriting a portfolio where cereal imports surged to 5.8 million tonnes … Read more
The 2022 edition of Algeria’s Documentary Film Week, organized by the Algerian Documentary Films Association (ADFA), was canceled after Covid-19 restrictions disrupted the event, according to Al-Fanar Media. The cancellation follows Algeria’s broader struggles to sustain cultural and creative industries during the pandemic, raising concerns for entrepreneurs in film, tourism and live events. ADFA curator … Read more