Algeria’s state energy giant SONATRACH has finalised plans for a $25 billion trans-Saharan gas pipeline that will link Nigeria’s offshore fields to Europe via Niger and Algeria. The project, known as the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), is set to become the largest single infrastructure investment in North Africa this decade. According to Ynetnews, the 4,128 … Read more
Military and diplomatic shifts Separately, Algeria’s return to the Sahel aligns with its push for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) cohesion. The government frames this as a counter to Morocco’s influence, shifting focus from the Western Sahara dispute. No new trade or security agreements were announced. Energy and emissions: Eni-Sonatrach expansion Algeria’s energy sector … Read more
The diplomatic rupture between France and Algeria has plunged cross-border business into uncharted territory. For Algerian entrepreneurs, the fallout extends far beyond political rhetoric—it disrupts supply chains, freezes investment, and reshapes diaspora-driven commerce. The crisis, triggered by France’s unprecedented recall of its ambassador on April 14, 2025, has exposed the fragility of economic ties that … Read more
Algeria’s recent decision to expel French embassy staff has sent shockwaves through diplomatic and business circles, marking the lowest point in bilateral relations since independence. On May 11, 2025, the Algerian Foreign Ministry ordered the expulsion of three French diplomats, citing “repeated protocol breaches” and “unacceptable interference” in internal affairs. The move followed a series … Read more
Algeria’s Wildfire Recovery: State Intervention and the Limits of Local Resilience The recent wildfires that ravaged Algeria’s forested and rural zones have left behind a landscape of both destruction and political opportunity. While state media reports confirm the fires are now fully contained, the government’s response has been swift and centralized. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s directives … Read more
Algeria has begun its national COVID-19 vaccination campaign, the Ministry of Health announced recently. The rollout follows the arrival of an initial batch of doses procured through the COVAX facility, according to France 24. Priority groups, including frontline healthcare workers and the elderly, are expected to receive the first injections, paving the way for broader … Read more
Algeria will soon break ground on three large-scale seawater desalination plants, a move that promises to redraw the country’s water map and unlock new opportunities for entrepreneurs, farmers, and the Algerian diaspora. The plants—planned for Oran, Béjaïa, and Skikda—are part of a wider strategy to double desalinated water production to 3.8 million cubic metres per … Read more
Weekly trends: low turnout, climate action, and energy partnerships Elections and governance: low participation, economic implications Impact on business: – The new parliament will debate the 2025 budget, including tax reforms and subsidies for state-owned enterprises (SOEs). – Independent MPs may push for deregulation in sectors like renewable energy and digital services. – Foreign investors … Read more
Spain is moving to deepen economic ties with Algeria after a two-year diplomatic freeze, presenting fresh opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs, start-ups, and the diaspora. According to middle-east-online.com, Madrid has formally requested a meeting between Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares and his Algerian counterpart Ahmed Attaf to discuss energy, trade, and investment. The thaw follows … Read more
The United Nations Security Council recently approved a resolution endorsing Morocco’s autonomy proposal for Western Sahara, a contested territory at the heart of North African geopolitics. The move strengthens Rabat’s diplomatic hand but underscores Algeria’s isolation on the issue, with potential ripple effects for Algerian entrepreneurs, business founders and the country’s diaspora. Since the 1970s, … Read more