Algeria has taken a decisive step to modernise its payments sector. On 19 August 2025, the Bank of Algeria published a circular that establishes a licensing regime for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), effectively opening the door to domestic and diaspora-led fintech ventures. According to Launch Base Africa, the new rules create a clear playbook for … Read more
Algeria has quietly expanded its tax base to capture income from unregistered online activities, a move that could reshape the country’s digital economy. According to a recent announcement by Agence de Presse Africaine (APA), the government will now tax earnings from platforms like YouTube, freelance marketplaces, and e-commerce sites, even if the individuals or businesses … Read more
Weekly trends Growth and energy: the state’s two levers The International Monetary Fund forecasts 5 % GDP growth for Algeria in 2026. The figure is driven by hydrocarbons and public investment. Hydrocarbon revenues rose 12 % year-on-year in Q1 2024, according to Sonatrach. The state budget for 2024 allocates DZD 11.3 T (USD 84 B) … Read more
Algeria’s startup ecosystem reached a new milestone this week as ride-hailing platform TemTem secured $4 million in a Series A round, the largest of its kind in the country. According to MENAbytes, the funding round was led by a mix of local and international investors, including the Algerian Venture Capital fund (AVC) and French impact … Read more
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