Algeria’s hunt for a lost Roman city off the coast of Tipasa is no longer just an academic pursuit. The recent underwater excavations, led by the National Centre for Maritime and Underwater Archaeological Research (CNRASM), have revealed submerged structures that could redraw the map of ancient trade routes. According to Arkeonews, the team has identified … Read more
This week saw Algeria advance energy infrastructure while facing domestic unrest over water shortages. Foreign investment in hydrocarbons and agriculture grew, but long-term gas contracts limited revenue gains from price surges. Trade ties with sub-Saharan Africa strengthened, though protests over governance continued. Entrepreneurs and investors should note shifts in energy policy, agricultural partnerships, and regional … Read more
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched national consultations in Algeria, Tunisia and Lebanon for the ReInvest NENA programme, according to the organization. The initiative, announced on 25 February 2026, aims to combat desertification and land degradation across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. For Algerian entrepreneurs and business founders, this programme … Read more
This week, Spain’s Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) announced the expansion of its partnership network with Algerian universities, marking a new phase in academic and financial collaboration between the two countries. According to a statement from BME, the initiative aims to strengthen ties with Algerian higher education institutions, particularly in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. The … Read more
Algeria’s economic and social landscape saw notable developments this week across infrastructure, climate adaptation, regional trade, and urban policy. Public unrest over water shortages coincided with recognition of desalination projects. Housing and transport initiatives advanced, while cultural and historical narratives gained international visibility. Trade with Tunisia surged, and legal reforms on women’s rights remained unimplemented. … Read more
Algeria’s secular opposition coalition, known as the Forces of the Democratic Alternative (FDA), has positioned itself as a key player in the country’s constitutional reform debate, according to Arab Reform Initiative. The coalition, formed in 2019 during the Hirak protest movement, brings together parties like the Rally for Culture and Democracy (RCD), the Socialist Workers’ … Read more
France’s recent diplomatic push toward Algeria—marked by President Emmanuel Macron’s stated goal of reconciliation before leaving office—is creating new opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The shift, driven by economic and geopolitical pressures, could unlock trade, investment, and mobility benefits that have been stalled for decades. Visa policies and diaspora mobility For entrepreneurs, this … Read more
Algeria’s economic and political landscape shifted this week across energy, transport, geopolitics, and social policy. The government launched a new oil and gas licensing round while advancing solar capacity targets. Airspace closures to Moroccan and Emirati aircraft deepened regional tensions. Legislative elections were announced for 2026, with youth participation framed as a priority. Female athletes … Read more
The United States and Algeria signed a “first-of-its-kind” agreement on 29 January 2025 to expand military cooperation, according to DefenseScoop. The deal, described by both governments as unprecedented, covers joint exercises, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism operations, and technology transfers. While the text remains classified, the announcement signals a shift in Algeria’s defense posture that carries immediate … Read more
Algeria’s economy is bracing for a sharp downturn in 2026 as oil prices slide, exposing the limits of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s economic diversification strategy. The North Africa Post recently reported that Algeria risks a “bleak economic outlook” next year if crude prices remain below $70 per barrel, a scenario that would strain state finances and … Read more