Algeria will not meet its 2024 target to reduce food imports, according to Al-Monitor, as drought conditions worsen across the country. The Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries had set a goal to cut food imports by 10% this year, but persistent water shortages and declining cereal yields have forced authorities to revise expectations. … Read more
Algeria’s space program took a leap forward this year with the launch of two Earth-observation satellites, AlSat-3A and AlSat-3B, built in partnership with China. The satellites, launched in January and January 2026 respectively, mark a shift from scientific research to commercial applications that could reshape Algeria’s tech and agricultural sectors. The satellites were developed under … Read more
Energy and pipelines dominate Algeria’s economic agenda Algeria’s role as a gas supplier to Europe gained visibility this week. The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project resurfaced with updated figures. The pipeline would span 4,128 km from Nigeria through Niger to Algeria, with a planned capacity of 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year. Algeria’s state-owned … Read more
Algerian journalist and whistleblower Merzoug Touati was imprisoned in Algeria on October 11, 2021, following his deportation from Spain, according to Al Jazeera. Touati, known for his critical reporting on government corruption and economic mismanagement, had been living in exile in Spain since 2019 after fleeing Algeria to avoid arrest. His deportation and subsequent detention … Read more
Algeria’s informal housing crisis, long overshadowed by official narratives of urban development, is emerging as a critical frontier for entrepreneurs and investors. Recent reports from As-Safir Al-Arabi and local housing authorities highlight the scale of the challenge: over 1.5 million Algerians live in slums, known locally as bidonvilles, concentrated in the wilayas of Algiers, Oran, … Read more
This week’s developments in Algeria centre on three axes: energy diplomacy, infrastructure expansion, and identity politics. Official visits to Germany, Iran and Serbia signal a push for diversified partnerships. Oil and gas discoveries in the Sahara and the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project position Algeria as a key energy supplier to Europe. Transport and post-disaster reconstruction … Read more
Algeria is positioning itself to reclaim a central role in Sahel security, according to Africa Defense Forum. The shift follows years of reduced engagement after the 2013 French-led intervention in Mali, which Algiers viewed as bypassing its traditional mediation channels. Recent developments suggest a strategic recalibration that could reshape regional dynamics—and open new opportunities for … Read more
Recent studies confirm what Algerian farmers and water-intensive industries already know: northern Algeria is drying out. The Nature journal study published this summer introduces the NIFT drought index, a new tool that quantifies rainfall deficits across the Tell Atlas region. According to the paper, 68 % of the 2015–2025 decade recorded below-average precipitation in wilayas … Read more
Energy and hydrocarbons: pipeline projects, LNG tests, new discoveries The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) project resurfaced in media analysis. The 4,128 km pipeline would link Nigeria to Algeria via Niger. Estimated cost: $13 billion. Capacity: 30 billion cubic metres per year. European Commission included TSGP in its 2022 list of Projects of Common Interest. Algeria’s … Read more
Recent reports from the Algerian-Libyan border reveal a low-tech but high-stakes smuggling operation that underscores persistent vulnerabilities in Algeria’s trade security. According to Agenzia Nova, Algerian border forces intercepted a group attempting to smuggle cigarettes into Libya using eight donkeys. The incident, which occurred on the Algerian side of the frontier, highlights the challenges facing … Read more