Algeria’s informal job market struggles to absorb young workers according to Middle East Research and Information Project. New data shows the country’s hinterland cities like Béchar and Tlemcen remain trapped in cycles of underemployment despite government programs launched in 2020. Entrepreneurs in these zones say public support arrives late, if at all, while informal networks … Read more
Algeria’s jobless rate for young people has climbed to 30 percent this year, according to the latest figures from the National Office of Statistics (ONS). The figure masks even higher rates in the south and east, where local youth unemployment exceeds 40 percent. For entrepreneurs and the 1.2 million Algerians aged 15-24 actively looking for … Read more
Week in review: Polity, economy and trade under the microscope Algeria’s political climate tightened this week as authorities increased pressure on dissent, coinciding with broader regional security shifts. On the economic front, vocational training initiatives expanded while agricultural markets remained volatile. Meanwhile, Algeria’s soft power and international positioning saw continuity in Maghreb engagements and renewed … Read more
Algeria is now a top builder of wastewater treatment plants, Minister of Hydraulics Lounes Bouzegza said in Khenchela on Tuesday evening. Speaking during a local event, he highlighted that the country’s rapid expansion in this infrastructure signals new opportunities for domestic contractors and foreign investors. According to APS English, Bouzegza made the announcement at a … Read more
Algeria is on the cusp of a new era in logistics as the Algiers-Tamanrasset railway line nears completion. In 2025, experts and officials gathered in Algiers to reaffirm this project’s role in reshaping Algeria’s economic map and linking North Africa to Africa’s vast interior. The 2,000-kilometre railway, running from the Mediterranean to the southern city … Read more
Week in Review Political Preparations: 2026 Elections and Governance Business implication: Election uncertainty often delays major private sector investments, particularly in infrastructure and services, until policy directions stabilize. Youth and Economic Narratives Business implication: State-funded platforms provide limited but targeted visibility for young creators in media, design, and digital services. Monetization opportunities remain constrained by … Read more
One terrorist surrendered to military authorities in Bordj Badji Mokhtar and five individuals supporting terrorist groups were arrested in various operations between 19-25 August, according to APS English. The developments follow a week of intensified counter-terrorism activity in the southern provinces, where cross-border movements and illicit networks have long posed risks to local businesses and … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s emergency response to wildfires across northern provinces has become a defining moment for Algeria’s crisis management this week. While civil protection forces battled blazes in Bejaia, Jijel and other wilaya, the president ordered ministerial delegations to frontline locations. Said Sayoud, Minister of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport, personally oversaw operations in Bejaia … Read more
Algeria’s week saw geopolitical moves—airspace closures and Maghreb trade data—coincide with business announcements including a $600 million sugar project and a $455 million farming deal. Diplomatic overtures toward Tunisia and France ran alongside renewed inflation pressure on cereals, while housing policy remained a drag on labor mobility and entrepreneurship. Regional trade and diplomatic friction The … Read more
Algeria’s push to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence is gaining momentum, with the government accelerating efforts to integrate AI into education, governance, and the private sector. This week, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Kamel Baddari chaired a high-level meeting reviewing the National Strategic Plan for AI, while Minister of Knowledge Economy … Read more