Algeria’s week: tech rollout, heritage push, diaspora tensions

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Recap of the week Algeria’s government advanced technical projects (5G launch, solar expansion), pushed heritage recognition (UNESCO bid, tourism promotion), and approved constitutional amendments. Diaspora tensions resurfaced as Algeria faced allegations of transnational repression. Business indicators included the first local tire company’s exhibition abroad and reports on water-risk modeling in Oued Souf. Judicial reforms and … Read more

Ken the creator redefines Algerian visual storytelling

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Ken, the Algerian visual creator known for transforming ordinary Algerian streets into cinematic narratives, has gained regional attention for his ability to capture daily life through a director’s eye. According to The Voice of Africa, his work elevates everyday scenes—from crowded markets to quiet neighborhoods—into short visual stories that resonate across digital platforms. The project, … Read more

Algeria Morocco rivalry hurts business ties

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Algeria’s escalating diplomatic and military posture against Morocco is reshaping trade flows across North Africa and forcing entrepreneurs to rethink cross-border strategies. In recent months, Algiers has tightened airspace restrictions, accused Rabat of destabilisation and doubled down on its support for the Polisario Front in Western Sahara. Business leaders in both countries say the tensions … Read more

Algeria: Gas, 5G and Legal Shifts Dominate

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Energy and Diplomacy: Algeria’s Gas Matters for Europe and Courts Algeria’s gas strategy remains central to regional and European energy debates. Reports indicate European officials continue negotiations with Algeria on gas supply, with Sonatrach, the state-owned energy company, positioned as a potential alternative to Russian gas. In parallel, Sonatrach faces legal pressure. A London arbitration … Read more

Algeria cuts wheat and barley outlook

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Algeria’s wheat and barley harvest outlook has been reduced as dry conditions and delayed rains cut yields, according to World Grain. The downward revision follows earlier forecasts and adds pressure to a grain sector already shaped by import reliance and recent policy shifts. Wheat production is now expected to fall below prior estimates, World Grain … Read more

Algerian startups rush to secure grants in 2025

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This week, Algerian startups are scrambling to submit applications for a wave of grants designed to support early-stage businesses—even those with zero revenue. According to GrantWatch, more than 30 Algerian tech startups have applied in the past 30 days for funding opportunities that explicitly welcome unproven ventures. The surge follows a recent expansion of the … Read more

Algeria’s mixed signals on culture, health and growth

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Algeria’s week featured divergent economic and social signals: international recognition for cultural exports in music and heritage, persistent systemic issues in healthcare and female political participation, and incremental progress in tourism, innovation and water management. No single narrative dominated. Instead, policy gaps and private-sector openings coexisted. Culture: Cultural prestige vs domestic reception Domestically, however, reception … Read more

Algeria’s Western Sahara stance and business risks

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Algeria’s political parties are presenting a united front on the Western Sahara conflict without public debate, according to ISPI. This consensus, observed recently, reinforces Algiers’ long-standing position supporting the Polisario Front and rejecting Morocco’s territorial claims. For entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora, the policy has direct consequences on trade, investment flows and migration dynamics that … Read more

Algeria: 5G rollout, border talks, local industry push

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Algeria this week advanced three parallel tracks: infrastructure upgrades via 5G, regional security coordination with Libya and Tunisia, and legal steps to attract local entrepreneurs. Telecommunications regulator ARPT issued 5G licenses in Algiers, while the government opened a 6-year deployment timeline for nationwide coverage. Border authorities finalized a customs cooperation protocol with Libya to curb … Read more

Algeria demands apologies from France

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Algeria has formally requested that France issue a public apology and pay reparations for its colonial rule, which lasted more than 130 years until Algeria’s independence in 1962. The demand was articulated by Algerian authorities during a recent session focused on the country’s collective memory, according to Le Monde.fr. The call centers on the legacy … Read more