Algeria has prioritized economic stability and regional security by preventing a wider conflict in Niger, where a military junta overthrew the elected government in July 2023. According to Responsible Statecraft, Algeria’s foreign policy has focused on preventing war rather than supporting military intervention, despite pressure from regional blocs like ECOWAS. This approach reflects Algeria’s broader … Read more
This week’s announcement that The New York Times ranked Oran the world’s seventh top tourist destination has turned the spotlight on the city’s fast-growing film industry and its potential to seed new businesses. The ranking came as the city hosts the annual Oran International Arabic Film Festival, where veteran Egyptian actor Mahmoud Hemida received a … Read more
Public Works: China’s footprint and port expansion Separately, Algiers and Constantine were ranked by a continental consultancy as the two Algerian cities among Africa’s top 20 most attractive for foreign direct investment in 2025. The ranking, based on FDI inflows, policy stability and infrastructure readiness, did not provide individual city-level data but cited ongoing public … Read more
Algeria’s 2026 forest policy pivot is more than an environmental shift; it is a business opportunity for startups, investors and the 2 million-strong Algerian diaspora looking to return or scale up. The World Bank Group’s “From Fire to Resilience” initiative, published recently, outlines how Algeria will swap reactive firefighting for prevention, predictive analytics and sustainable … Read more
Week in Review Constitutional Reform and Judicial Stability For entrepreneurs, the amendments signal a stable regulatory environment, though the broader crackdown on dissent could impact business confidence in sectors requiring foreign partnerships or high-profile negotiations. The judicial climate remains a secondary but relevant factor in risk assessments. Industrial Expansion: Tires, Solar and Heritage Tourism In … Read more
Selling Travel recently reported that Algeria trips have been added to Jules Verne’s Africa portfolio. The move reflects growing interest in Algeria’s Ottoman-era architectural landmarks, positioning the country as a new travel destination within the tour operator’s itineraries. According to Selling Travel, the inclusion comes as part of Jules Verne’s expanded Africa portfolio, which has … Read more
Algeria’s commercial banks are tightening lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a recent report by The Banker magazine. The publication, which cited unnamed senior executives within Algeria’s banking sector, warned that the squeeze is likely to persist as lenders prioritize risk management over growth. For entrepreneurs across sectors from tech startups in … Read more
Government response to wildfires gathers pace Civil Protection reports 147 of 193 fires extinguished by Thursday morning. Relief and psychosocial support remain active in Tizi Ouzou, Béjaïa, Sétif and Boumerdès under coordination by the Solidarity Ministry. Compensation files for victims opened this week, with the first tranches scheduled for release in August. Heritage tourism: southern … Read more
Algeria’s recent Saharan irrigation projects are quietly reshaping long-term investment opportunities in the country’s interior. According to The Borgen Project, five initiatives—spanning wells, canals and solar-powered drip systems—are now active and aim to turn arid stretches of the Sahara into farmland. For entrepreneurs watching frontier markets, the numbers on display suggest where capital can flow. … Read more
Algiers’ real estate bottleneck is suffocating startups and SMEs. While the state-backed Caisse Nationale du Logement (CNL) promises 2.5 million homes by 2026, entrepreneurs say they cannot wait. Rents in the capital have climbed 40 % since 2020, eating 30 % of fledgling firms’ monthly revenues. Founders who once split shared offices in El-Harrach now … Read more