Algeria and Germany’s Siemens Energy have recently discussed expanding cooperation on green hydrogen and ammonia production, according to Fuel Cells Works. The exchange signals a potential pivot for Algerian energy policy toward export-oriented clean molecules, a shift that entrepreneurs both inside and outside the country should watch closely. The engagement follows Algeria’s 2023 energy-law reforms … Read more
In November 2025, Algeria’s push to position itself as a regional trade gateway took a visible step forward when twenty Togolese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) set up temporary booths at the Algiers International Fairground. Brought under the banner of the African Trade Fair, the delegation included makers of shea butter cosmetics, cashew nut processors … Read more
Regional frictions reshape Algeria’s diplomatic and economic calculus Algeria’s recent expulsion of migrants from its southern borders has reignited old tensions with Morocco, while also testing its regional influence. The move, reported by Libération, coincides with a renewed call from a Moroccan human rights group for justice over the 1975 expulsions of Moroccans from Algeria—a … Read more
A recent study in Oued Souf, Algeria, has combined an integrated weighted water quality index (WQI) with potential toxic elements and simulation techniques to assess environmental and health risks in the region. According to Nature, the research highlights elevated levels of contaminants in local water sources, raising concerns for both public health and economic activity … Read more
ARTICLE 19, the London-based non-profit defending freedom of expression, has sharply criticised the Algerian authorities over what it calls growing restrictions on press freedom linked to Algeria’s Company Law and broader regulatory environment. In a statement issued this week, the organisation urged President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s government to safeguard independent journalism, warning that recent legal changes … Read more
Public works and trade corridors: China deepens engagement China’s industrial strategy in Algeria gained momentum this week. State media highlighted the “Algeria–China Industrial Era” initiative, reported as a set of strategic investments aimed at reconfiguring Algeria’s industrial base. The Ministry of Industry and Mines did not release detailed figures, but sector observers note that Chinese … Read more
Algeria’s economy grew 5% last year, fueled by new Asian investments in natural gas and renewable energy transition projects, according to Africa24 TV. The surge in foreign capital reflects a broader shift toward Asian partnerships in North Africa’s energy sector and offers entrepreneurs both new opportunities and competitive pressures. Asian investors, particularly from China, South … Read more
Algerian writer Kaddour M’Hamsi, often called the “Voltaire of the Arabs,” remains jailed in Algiers as French intellectuals rally behind him. M’Hamsi, 68, a novelist and playwright known for sharp critiques of power, was arrested after publishing The Last Sultan, a satire that mocks Algerian officials. His trial opened in Algiers last month under Article … Read more
Algeria’s policy shifts: cybersecurity, climate strain and the limits of reform Algeria’s government this week unveiled three major policy moves. The first was the adoption of a 2025–2029 national cybersecurity strategy focused on vocational training. The second was a cabinet-level push for regional irrigation cooperation amid worsening drought. The third was constitutional amendments reinforcing Berber … Read more
Algeria has adopted a more pragmatic stance in recent negotiations with European partners on energy and economic cooperation, according to APAnews – Agence de Presse Africaine. This shift comes as Algiers seeks to balance long-standing ties with its traditional markets while adapting to fast-changing global energy dynamics. The move reflects Algeria’s strategy to diversify its … Read more