Medical students across Algeria have taken to the streets in recent weeks to protest the collapsing state of the country’s public hospitals. Protests erupted in Algiers, Oran, Constantine and Tlemcen, where students—wearing white coats—marched toward university hospitals and regional health directorates. At the heart of their anger is the chronic underfunding, shortage of equipment and … Read more
This week’s developments in Algeria reflect a mix of economic activity, political tensions, and social dynamics. Public works projects face scrutiny over financing and execution. Sonatrach remains central to Algeria’s economic strategy, while private sector deals signal industrial expansion. Security concerns persist, with implications for foreign investment and tourism. Elections approach, shaping policy direction. Human … Read more
Algeria’s vast Sahara desert, stretching over 2 million square kilometres, remains one of the least commercialised tourism frontiers in North Africa. According to tourism-review.com, the country’s tourism potential is still undervalued, particularly in the niche of desert eco-lodges. The report highlights that Algeria receives fewer than 3 million international visitors annually, compared to Morocco’s 13 … Read more
Algeria’s economic future is taking shape through a new partnership with the African Development Bank (AfDB). On December 8, 2025, the AfDB approved a five-year country strategy for Algeria, focusing on economic diversification and regional integration. The plan, running from 2025 to 2030, allocates $2.3 billion to support private sector growth, infrastructure, and human capital … Read more
State-led reforms accelerate across sectors Hydrocarbons: legal reforms target foreign capital Sonatrach, the national oil company, plans to invest $40 billion in hydrocarbons by 2027. $10 billion is earmarked for shale gas. The Ahnet basin, southwest of In Salah, holds 19.8 trillion cubic metres of technically recoverable shale gas. Drilling resumed in May after a … Read more
Algeria’s Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, has publicly endorsed the campaign to inscribe the Augustinian itineraries on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, according to APS English. Speaking in Annaba on 14 April 2026, Bendouda praised the collective effort behind the nomination, which centres on the historical and religious trails linked to Saint Augustine, the … Read more
An Algerian IT specialist has become the first recipient of Kazakhstan’s digital nomad visa, marking a milestone for Algeria’s growing freelance and remote work sector. According to The Astana Times, the unnamed professional, based in Algiers, secured the visa this week under Kazakhstan’s newly launched “Digital Nomad” programme, which targets skilled foreign workers in tech, … Read more
Energy and Economic Diversification: Cross-Border Projects Gain Momentum Human Rights: Legal Pressure on Hirak Activists Persists Sports Diplomacy: Algerian-American Communities Mobilize Ahead of World Cup Desertification and Land Use: Solar Ambitions Meet Ecological Concerns Sonatrach: Legal and Governance Updates Political Parties: Islamist Factions and Post-Bouteflika Dynamics Medical Research: Tariffs and Botanical Studies Algiers Metro: Public-Private … Read more
Algeria’s farming sector has billions of dinars in government and private funds waiting to be deployed, yet many entrepreneurs say they still cannot access capital to modernise orchards and greenhouses because lenders want guarantees no start-up can give, according to السفير العربي. The mismatch was described in a recent policy review published by the Ministry … Read more
Kamel Daoud, Algeria’s most internationally celebrated living author, is facing a 3-year prison sentence after a court ruling that has sent shockwaves through the country’s literary and business circles. The French-Algerian novelist, best known for his award-winning novel The Meursault Investigation, announced the verdict in April 2026, calling it a sentence not just for him … Read more