Algeria’s economic stability is under scrutiny as youth unemployment surges, threatening to destabilize a country heavily reliant on hydrocarbon revenues. According to Council on Foreign Relations, the North African nation faces intensifying pressures from its growing young population, with joblessness among 15-24-year-olds reaching alarming levels in recent years. The unemployment crisis is particularly acute in … Read more
Ooredoo’s recent announcement that it has expanded 5G coverage to all 48 provinces in Algeria is more than a telecommunications milestone—it marks the beginning of a new digital era for Algerian entrepreneurs. With high-speed internet now theoretically available from Tamanrasset to Tlemcen, founders in Algiers, Oran or the Sahara can build products and services that … Read more
Policy Signals on Free Expression and Business Authorities confirmed this week that the 2024 draft company law will include explicit protections for press freedom under Article 19’s demands. The same week, the UN Human Rights Council elected Algeria to chair its Advisory Committee, underscoring diplomatic leverage but raising scrutiny from independent unions. ARTICLE 19 noted … Read more
France controls most archives on the Algerian War (1954-1962) through strict secrecy laws inherited from its colonial administration, according to a recent investigation by Sylvie Braibant and Pierre Audin published in Orient XXI on 25 November 2020. These documents—held by the French National Archives, the French Army, and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs—remain largely … Read more
Algeria is rapidly emerging as a key player in Europe’s energy transition. The European Union’s growing interest in Algerian gas and green hydrogen was underscored this week when EU officials described the country’s potential as a “big opportunity” during energy talks in Algiers. According to Reuters, European Commission representatives highlighted Algeria’s vast renewable resources and … Read more
Government and Policy Frameworks The government also faced renewed calls from ARTICLE 19, the global freedom of expression watchdog, to uphold press freedom during a week when authorities detained three journalists over social media posts critical of state policies. The NGO reported that Algeria’s press freedom ranking has fallen 18 places since 2020, now sitting … Read more
A chaotic confrontation erupted in Times Square, New York, between supporters of Algeria’s national football team and Argentina ahead of their World Cup match, according to nysportsday.com. The altercation involved dozens of fans and required police intervention to restore order. The incident highlights Algeria’s growing global profile and the economic potential tied to its sporting … Read more
The Formality Trap: How Algeria’s Informal Economy Chokes Micro Firms Algeria’s micro and small enterprises (MSEs) dominate the private sector, yet their growth is stifled by a parallel economy that thrives outside state oversight. Nearly 90% of all private firms fall into this category, but 70% of their transactions remain untraceable, flowing through informal channels. … Read more
Business plans: Industrial consortia emerge, oil licensing cycle opens Egypt’s El-Sewedy family, through its conglomerate Elsewedy Electric, is advancing plans to expand its Cameroonian operations as part of a broader industrial consortium expected to include Algerian partners. The initiative is linked to a new Algeria-Egypt platform targeting sectoral cooperation in energy infrastructure and industrial parks. … Read more
Algeria has appointed its first female parliamentary speaker in a move that reshapes gender representation in the country’s political leadership. Khalida Boufedeche was elected to the position this week, according to AOL.co.uk. The election places Boufedeche at the helm of Algeria’s National People’s Assembly, a role typically seen as a key bridge between the legislature … Read more