Why Algeria Won the Race for Skechers’ First African Factory Skechers’ decision to build its first African and Arab-world manufacturing plant in Algeria marks a turning point for North Africa’s industrial ambitions. The U.S. footwear giant’s $100 million+ investment in Sidi Khelil—an industrial zone near Blida, 50 kilometers south of Algiers—reflects a deliberate choice. Proximity … Read more
For the first time in decades, Algeria finds itself at the center of high-stakes Western Sahara diplomacy orchestrated by the United States. Recent reports show Washington has convened rival capitals Algiers and Rabat, along with the Polisario Front and Mauritania, for secret negotiations in Madrid aimed at unlocking a political solution to the four-decade conflict. … Read more
Scientists in Algeria have uncovered fossilized remains that could redefine humanity’s search for extraterrestrial life. In December 2025, researchers at the Centre de Recherche en Astronomie Astrophysique et Géophysique (CRAAG) near Algiers announced the discovery of microfossils in the Tassili n’Ajjer plateau, a UNESCO World Heritage site in southern Algeria. The fossils, embedded in 3.5-billion-year-old … Read more
Algerian tech startups raised $35 million in venture capital recently, marking the country’s most active funding cycle since local-currency rounds began in 2025. The capital influx, split across two high-profile deals, signals a shift for Algerian founders who have long struggled with limited local financing options and regulatory hurdles. VOLZ, the Algerian traveltech platform, secured … Read more
Algiers has entered a new phase of political uncertainty as the remnants of the Hirak protest movement test the limits of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s reform promises. The weekly demonstrations that filled central Algiers from early 2019 until the COVID-19 lockdowns suspended them may not return with the same intensity, but their legacy is now reshaping … Read more
Algeria’s World Cup complaint against FIFA over refereeing decisions in its June 2026 match against Argentina has exposed deeper questions about how Algerian sports, and by extension its economy, can leverage global visibility. The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) formally protested to FIFA after the controversial foul that led to Lionel Messi’s second goal and a … Read more
Algeria’s state oil company Sonatrach recently issued a major call for foreign bids on 24 oil and gas blocks across the Sahara, its largest licensing round in a decade. The move follows President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s repeated calls to attract billions in fresh upstream investment as Algeria seeks to reverse declining production and retain its role … Read more
Algeria’s government is moving to restrict social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube, a shift that will directly impact the country’s growing e-commerce sector. According to a report from We Are Tech this week, the move follows years of informal online trade thriving on these platforms, where Algerian entrepreneurs and influencers sell everything from … Read more
Algeria’s emerging gold sector is rewriting the business map for local founders and the diaspora, offering a new channel for venture capital that bypasses the country’s long-dominated energy economy. In 2025, two high-grade discoveries in the Tindouf Basin and the eastern Hoggar massif triggered a wave of licence awards and a race among start-ups to … Read more
Algeria’s government has taken a decisive step toward positioning itself as North Africa’s AI leader by launching a $2.3 billion sovereign sukuk fund this year. The move, announced by Finance Minister Laaziz Faid in January 2026, signals a strategic pivot from traditional infrastructure financing toward high-tech sectors including artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and digital transformation. … Read more