Algeria’s chronic water shortages are pushing the country into a new era of infrastructure investment, with desalination plants emerging as a critical solution. The Hamma Seawater Desalination Plant, commissioned in Algiers in 2016, remains the country’s flagship project, but officials say more facilities are now being fast-tracked to meet growing demand. The crisis has forced … Read more
Algeria’s Week: Tightened Controls, New Funds, Policy Shifts Over the past seven days, Algeria’s economic and regulatory landscape shifted across multiple sectors, with key developments in infrastructure financing, corporate governance restrictions, and shifts in language policy. Businesses operating in strategic sectors face new authorization requirements for foreign equity transfers, while public works received fresh foreign … Read more
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi have secured their spots in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, according to The Voice of Africa. This marks Algeria’s first-ever qualification for the global tournament, joining three other African teams in the expanded 32-team competition. The qualification reflects Algeria’s growing momentum in women’s football, a sector that has seen … Read more
Algeria’s Digital 2026 plan is gathering pace this year, with cabinet-level discussions on digital infrastructure and entrepreneurship taking place every month. The initiative, launched by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune in 2023, aims to add 3 million new digital jobs by 2026 and double the number of tech-based startups. According to the latest Digital 2026 steering committee … Read more
Defense and oil dominate—while Algeria’s political and social tensions simmer Algeria’s budget priorities remain crystal clear: defense spending leads, followed by infrastructure. The country allocated the second-highest share of public funds to arms purchases in 2025, trailing only Ukraine. This reflects a long-standing strategy of military self-reliance, reinforced by regional rivalries and internal security concerns. … Read more
Algeria’s Ministry of National Education has recently approved a reform to introduce English as the primary foreign language in primary schools, starting in the 2023–24 academic year. The decision shifts emphasis from French, which has been the dominant second language since independence. The new policy aims to reduce Algeria’s reliance on French, which remains widely … Read more
Algeria’s 2026 legislative vote delivered a decisive victory for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who secured nearly 95 percent of the ballot, according to results announced by the National Independent Election Authority this week. Fewer than 2.5 million of the country’s 25 million registered voters cast ballots, underscoring widespread apathy among key demographics. For entrepreneurs and founders … Read more
The week saw Algeria advance cybersecurity infrastructure, secure $878 million for rail expansion, deepen energy ties with Africa and Europe, and maintain strained relations with Morocco and France. Vocational training initiatives expanded in step with digitalization, while tourism and tramway sectors recorded local project launches. Cybersecurity and digital governance: state-led consolidation Algeria adopted its 2025–2029 … Read more
Indonesian state oil company Pertamina has secured an oil production-sharing contract in Algeria, marking the company’s first upstream venture in North Africa. According to African Law & Business, the contract was awarded following a recent licensing round managed by Algeria’s Ministry of Energy and Mines. The agreement gives Pertamina the rights to operate in a … Read more
Algeria’s national soccer team secured its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a recent win, sending waves of pride through the domestic economy and the global Algerian diaspora. The qualification, confirmed by FIFA in October 2025, comes at a pivotal moment for investors and entrepreneurs on both sides of the Mediterranean. The Algerian … Read more