In July 2026, the London-based newspaper Asharq Al-Awsat reported that Algerian exiles in France are seeking “concrete guarantees” and a general amnesty before considering a return to Algeria. The report highlights a growing tension between the Algerian government and its diaspora, particularly those who left the country during or after the Hirak protest movement that … Read more
Foreign investment and industrial expansion Algeria laid the foundation for a third tire plant. The state-owned National Company for Rubber and Tire Industries (SNIC) will operate the facility. Total investment: 25 billion DZD (180 million USD). Expected output: 1.2 million tires per year, targeting domestic and African markets. Germany signed a hydrogen cooperation agreement with … Read more
Algeria’s recent push to upgrade its infrastructure has created a market for Iranian engineering firms, according to Tehran Times. The report highlights that state-owned Iranian companies are positioning themselves to supply technical services, design, and project management for Algeria’s road, rail, and water networks. The move follows a series of agreements signed in late 2024 … Read more
This week, reports from Amnesty International and the Fédération internationale pour les droits humains (FIDH) confirmed a pattern that Algerian entrepreneurs and diaspora investors have observed for years: the government’s tightening grip on civil society is reshaping the business environment. The most recent case involves Nassera Dutour, a human rights activist deported from Algeria in … Read more
Start-up funding expands, foreign investors advance Separately, South Africa’s E Squared Investments reported deploying R300 million (≈ $16.2 million) into start-ups in 2025, bringing its lifetime portfolio to R1.37 billion (≈ $74 million). The firm did not specify Algerian investments but confirmed interest in North African markets. Blockchain incubator Lisk announced a $15 million fund … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s recent visit to Algeria signals a shift in economic ties beyond energy, with automotive parts production emerging as a key focus. According to Decode39, the discussions between Meloni and Algerian officials centered on deepening industrial cooperation, particularly in the automotive sector, where Algeria aims to position itself as a regional … Read more
Algeria has distributed 1.7 million housing units since 2020, a $35 billion programme that is now the largest public-works drive in North Africa. According to AL24 News, the scheme covers 51 wilayas and has created 1.2 million direct and indirect jobs, making construction the fastest-growing sector outside hydrocarbons. Entrepreneurs and diaspora investors are watching closely: … Read more
Algeria advanced energy sector openings, startup funding initiatives, and manufacturing partnerships this week. Foreign investment commitments rose in automotive and hydrogen. Education reforms reduced French-language influence in schools. Geopolitical tensions with Morocco and the UAE continued to disrupt regional air traffic. Tourism and diaspora policies saw incremental updates. Historical archives related to the Algerian War … Read more
Algeria is preparing to reduce the role of French in its education system and promote English as the primary foreign language, according to Le Monde.fr. The move, part of a broader curriculum modernization effort led by the Ministry of National Education, reflects a strategic pivot toward global economic integration and digital transformation. The decision follows … Read more
Algeria’s ongoing prosecution of Hirak activists is reshaping the country’s business climate. In late 2025, a court in Algiers sentenced 13 protesters, including poet Mohamed Tadjadit, to multi-year prison terms for “undermining national unity” and “inciting unarmed gatherings.” Amnesty International confirmed the verdicts, noting that the charges stemmed from peaceful demonstrations in 2019 and 2020. … Read more