Hydrocarbons and Trade: Algeria’s Economy Still Hinges on Old Pillars Algeria’s economic strategy remains deeply dependent on hydrocarbons and state-led trade interventions. The recent tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of soft milling wheat underscores the government’s continued focus on food security through direct procurement. Meanwhile, foreign oil majors are eyeing Algeria’s shale reserves, with … Read more
The Algiers Trade Fair opening this week is a rare chance for Tanzanian textile manufacturers to plug into Algeria’s fast-growing domestic market and broader African expansion plans. According to dailynews.co.tz, Algerian authorities have explicitly invited Tanzanian firms to showcase finished garments and explore joint-venture textile opportunities in Algiers. The event runs for four days starting … Read more
Recent developments at Algerian football club USM Alger threaten to destabilise one of the country’s most valuable sports assets at a time when the sector is seeking deeper commercial ties with private investors. Reports from BBC this week confirmed that the club’s owner, Raouf Melliani, remains in jail more than four years after his arrest, … Read more
Algeria’s energy sector dominated this week’s business and policy headlines, with three new hydrocarbon finds in the Sahara, expanded LNG talks with Turkey, and a push into unconventional and frontier resources. Sonatrach and Italy’s Eni deepened climate-linked cooperation, while OPEC members discussed the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as a Europe-focused infrastructure play. Security tensions with Morocco … Read more
Algeria has been accused of harboring terrorist organizations that have forged alliances with Iran, according to Sahel Intelligence. The report, dated November 5 2025, claims that armed groups operating in the region have found refuge within Algerian territory while coordinating with Tehran-backed networks. The allegations point to cooperation between Algerian-based militants and factions tied to … Read more
Algeria’s football ambitions are reaching new heights as the national team eyes a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently emphasizing the tournament’s role in boosting the country’s sports economy. The move comes as Algeria is drawn in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan—a tough but potentially rewarding draw that … Read more
Political dynamics: leadership changes amid ongoing protests Cultural sectors: cinema and heritage under strain Separate reporting highlights Algeria’s historical sites in the Sahara, including rock art sites near Tassili n’Ajjer and Tadrart Acacus. These locations contain over 15,000 documented paintings and engravings dating to between 12,000 and 1,500 BCE. Climate studies cited alongside the archaeological … Read more
QGIRCO, a leading hospitality developer, is preparing to open a major luxury hotel project in Algiers, according to The Peninsula Qatar. The development marks the group’s first foray into Algeria’s hospitality sector, signaling growing investor confidence in the country’s tourism infrastructure. The project will introduce high-end accommodation to Algiers, a city undergoing gradual modernization in … Read more
Algeria’s gas exports to Europe have surged this year, reshaping the energy map of the Mediterranean and creating new business opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. Recent agreements with Italy and Germany, combined with supply disruptions elsewhere, have positioned Algeria as Europe’s critical gas supplier. For Algerian founders, investors and engineers, especially those abroad, … Read more
Algeria’s economic and social agenda this week was defined by regulatory adjustments, infrastructure investments and geopolitical positioning. The government finalized railway funding, advanced port projects and reviewed media law constraints. Football results highlighted national priorities, while diaspora initiatives strengthened ties with France and Asia. Counterterrorism reports underscored regional security risks. Real estate and hospitality sectors … Read more