Algeria’s push into green hydrogen is gathering pace, with the country positioning itself as a key supplier to Europe’s decarbonization drive. In 2025, Algeria’s state energy giant SONATRACH signed preliminary agreements with German firms to export green hydrogen, while the government approved a national strategy to produce 200,000 tonnes annually by 2030. For Algerian entrepreneurs, … Read more
Infrastructure and transport Algeria secured USD 878 million in funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) for a trans-Saharan railway project. The line will connect Algeria’s south to Niger and Nigeria, improving freight and passenger capacity across the Sahel. The funds follow a 2023 AfDB pledge of USD 1.2 billion for North-South corridors in Africa. … Read more
Algerian protesters face a decisive moment as authorities prepare a police crackdown following weeks of judicial reform demonstrations. According to Reuters, police forces have intensified presence in major cities including Algiers, Oran, and Constantine, where recent protests have drawn thousands demanding changes to the justice system. The move comes after weeks of escalating tensions between … Read more
In 2025 the Algerian government quietly approved a Sahara-focused food security roadmap that earmarks 30 billion dinars for irrigation, seeds and solar-powered farms in the wilayas of Adrar, Tamanrasset and Illizi. The blueprint—drafted by the Ministry of Water Resources and Agriculture after two years of field trials—aims to raise local wheat output from the current … Read more
Policy and institutional signals The government also launched its Covid-19 booster campaign on 21 May, using the COVAX facility to distribute 1.2 million doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Health ministry data show 94% of the adult population has received at least one dose, while 81% have completed primary vaccination. The campaign targets priority groups, including … Read more
French energy giant TotalEnergies is negotiating with Algeria’s state-owned hydrocarbon company Sonatrach to expand natural gas production and exports to Europe, according to Borkena. The talks center on increasing gas supply through existing and new infrastructure, potentially benefiting Algerian entrepreneurs in energy logistics, power generation, and industrial services. TotalEnergies, which already operates in Algeria’s Menzel … Read more
Algeria’s premier computing research institute, CERIST, opened a 5,000 m² Deeptech Innovation Hub in Algiers this week to turn academic prototypes into scalable AI and cybersecurity startups. The facility is the first of its kind financed entirely by the state and is designed to bridge the 12-to-18-month “valley of death” that kills promising Algerian research … Read more
Tourism: Heritage sites draw visitors, but infrastructure lags Entrepreneurs in hospitality report that 70% of tourist arrivals are independent travelers rather than organized groups, limiting revenue streams for local businesses. The Algerian Hotel Owners Federation (FNAH) states that 80% of registered hotels in Djanet are small-scale operations with fewer than 20 rooms, restricting their ability … Read more
Algeria’s athletics federation has announced a 16-athlete squad for an upcoming international competition, marking the country’s strongest women’s team in years according to aps.dz. The selection reflects sustained investment in grassroots sports programs, particularly in track and field, where Algeria has historically competed at continental and global levels. The squad, unveiled Sunday, includes athletes from … Read more
Stellantis’s Fiat brand is expanding its Oran factory, a move that will sharpen Algeria’s role in North Africa’s carmaking sector. The expansion, announced in early April 2026 by Algeria Radio, is the second major foreign direct investment in Algeria’s automotive industry in less than a year. It follows Hyundai’s decision in August 2025 to open … Read more