Independent unions in Algeria’s health and education sectors are pressing for autonomy from state-linked bodies, a move that echoes broader labor disputes in North Africa. According to Arab Reform Initiative, labor groups like the Independent National Trade Union of Public Administration (SNAPAP) and the Free Independent Trade Union of Education (SIL) have organized strikes and … Read more
Algeria’s Ministry of Pharmaceutical Industry has signed a cooperation agreement with Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk to increase domestic insulin production, a move that could reshape the country’s diabetes care market and create new opportunities for local entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora. The agreement, signed this week in Algiers, outlines plans to establish Algeria’s first … Read more
Algeria’s tech push: 5G and AI infrastructure create opportunities for startups Algeria is accelerating its digital transformation with a focus on 5G and AI expansion, positioning itself as a regional leader in technological infrastructure. The government has partnered with telecom operator Ooredoo Algeria to roll out high-speed networks, while the launch of the first AI-focused … Read more
World Cup Group J opener fever turned to violence in New York on 16 June 2026 when Argentine and Algerian supporters brawled outside Giants Stadium, according to Morocco World News. Police in East Rutherford reported at least twelve arrests and two hospitalisations after a pitch invasion was repelled by riot officers. The unrest follows weeks … Read more
South Korea’s state-owned Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) recently signed a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with Algeria and Libya to diversify its energy sources. The agreement, announced in mid-April 2026, secures additional LNG volumes for South Korea as it reduces reliance on Middle Eastern suppliers amid regional instability. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the … Read more
Algeria’s 5G and AI push reshapes tech opportunities—but compliance costs rise Algeria’s digital infrastructure is expanding at pace. This week, the government confirmed $240 million in 5G and AI investments for 2026, with Ooredoo Algeria leading the rollout. The focus is on high-performance computing centers, including the newly launched AI hub in Oran. This creates … Read more
Europe’s North Africa policy is being reshaped by the long-running rivalry between Morocco and Algeria over energy exports, according to Al Jazeera. The standoff is forcing the European Union to reconsider its deals with both countries at a moment when gas security has become a strategic priority. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, the changing … Read more
In a series of high-stakes upstream moves, Algeria has opened the door to international majors that can bring shale and frontier gas to market. The clearest sign came recently when ExxonMobil signed a gas-field agreement with Algeria’s national champion Sonatrach, capping months of talks that industry watchers in Algiers say could unlock billions of cubic … Read more
Renewable energy push and gas pipeline talks Algeria’s hydrocarbon and hydrogen strategy dominated economic headlines this week. State energy firm Sonatrach confirmed plans to invest $60 billion in energy projects over the next five years, with a focus on natural gas production and green hydrogen exports. Sonatrach’s CEO Rachid Hachichi stated the outlay would cover … Read more
Archaeologists studying Algeria’s prehistoric rock art have uncovered fresh evidence that humans consumed psychedelic substances at least 9,000 years ago. The findings, drawn from detailed analysis of cave paintings at Tassili n’Ajjer, suggest ritualistic use of psilocybin mushrooms—potentially the earliest documented example of psychoactive experimentation in human history. According to Open Culture, researchers point to … Read more