Algeria’s government has spent the last three years rolling out a series of support programs aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The flagship initiative, the National Fund for SME Promotion (Fonds National de Promotion des PME, FNPME), was launched in 2021 with a budget of 100 billion Algerian dinars (approximately $740 million at the … Read more
Algeria’s National Centre for the Commercial Register (CNRC) has introduced new reporting requirements for businesses involved in the production of physical goods, a move that will reshape compliance for local manufacturers, importers, and entrepreneurs. According to a recent circular from the Ministry of Commerce and a follow-up analysis by EY Algeria, companies must now submit … Read more
Energy transition accelerates, but hydrocarbons remain central In parallel, Algeria’s solar capacity targets remain unchanged: 15 GW by 2035, with 4 GW installed by 2024. Current installed solar capacity stands at 500 MW. The government has not released updated figures on private sector participation in renewable projects since 2022, when foreign firms accounted for 30% … Read more
Nigeria and Morocco have formally approached the United States for financial backing to build a 5,600-kilometre offshore pipeline that would carry Nigerian gas across 13 West African nations to Morocco and onward to Europe. According to African Business, the request was submitted in May 2026 and targets US development agencies and private-sector lenders. The project, … Read more
Algeria’s startup ecosystem is feeling the squeeze of a regional funding slowdown that has hit the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2025. According to data published by Wamda this week, MENA startups raised only $52 million in June 2025—the steepest monthly drop in a year and a 68 % fall from the same … Read more
Algeria’s economic activity in July 2025 centered on energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regulatory adjustments. State-backed investments in hydrogen, petrochemicals, and solar energy exceeded $32 billion in announced commitments. E-commerce and fintech saw operational expansions, while startup funding in the MENA region declined sharply. New company laws and tax reporting rules introduced compliance requirements for … Read more
Egyptian steel giant Ezz Steel is set to build a $780 million production plant in Algeria, marking a strategic shift in its export footprint beyond its home market. According to waya.media, the new facility will strengthen Algeria’s industrial base while positioning the country as a regional steel hub. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, this … Read more
Algeria’s recent decision to exempt agricultural businesses from corporate tax is reshaping the investment landscape for entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The measure, announced by the Ministry of Finance in late 2023 and detailed in the 2024 Finance Law, removes the 26% corporate tax rate for companies engaged in primary agricultural production, processing, and agri-tech. According … Read more
Trade, energy, and regional ties reshape Algeria’s economic outlook The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) broke ground on September 10. The $13 billion project will span 4,128 km from Nigeria to Algeria, with a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year. Algeria’s state-owned Sonatrach holds a 45% stake, Nigeria’s NNPC 30%, and Niger’s NNP … Read more
Algeria has announced the repatriation of Algerian students stranded in Morocco, according to The New Arab. The decision, revealed on January 19, 2021, follows the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two countries in August 2021, which led to the closure of airspace and land borders. The move targets students who had been studying in … Read more