Week in Review Constitutional Reform and Judicial Stability For entrepreneurs, the amendments signal a stable regulatory environment, though the broader crackdown on dissent could impact business confidence in sectors requiring foreign partnerships or high-profile negotiations. The judicial climate remains a secondary but relevant factor in risk assessments. Industrial Expansion: Tires, Solar and Heritage Tourism In … Read more
Selling Travel recently reported that Algeria trips have been added to Jules Verne’s Africa portfolio. The move reflects growing interest in Algeria’s Ottoman-era architectural landmarks, positioning the country as a new travel destination within the tour operator’s itineraries. According to Selling Travel, the inclusion comes as part of Jules Verne’s expanded Africa portfolio, which has … Read more
Algeria’s commercial banks are tightening lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), according to a recent report by The Banker magazine. The publication, which cited unnamed senior executives within Algeria’s banking sector, warned that the squeeze is likely to persist as lenders prioritize risk management over growth. For entrepreneurs across sectors from tech startups in … Read more
Government response to wildfires gathers pace Civil Protection reports 147 of 193 fires extinguished by Thursday morning. Relief and psychosocial support remain active in Tizi Ouzou, Béjaïa, Sétif and Boumerdès under coordination by the Solidarity Ministry. Compensation files for victims opened this week, with the first tranches scheduled for release in August. Heritage tourism: southern … Read more
Algeria’s recent Saharan irrigation projects are quietly reshaping long-term investment opportunities in the country’s interior. According to The Borgen Project, five initiatives—spanning wells, canals and solar-powered drip systems—are now active and aim to turn arid stretches of the Sahara into farmland. For entrepreneurs watching frontier markets, the numbers on display suggest where capital can flow. … Read more
Algiers’ real estate bottleneck is suffocating startups and SMEs. While the state-backed Caisse Nationale du Logement (CNL) promises 2.5 million homes by 2026, entrepreneurs say they cannot wait. Rents in the capital have climbed 40 % since 2020, eating 30 % of fledgling firms’ monthly revenues. Founders who once split shared offices in El-Harrach now … Read more
Recap of the week Algeria’s political participation reached a historic low this week with a 20.79% turnout in elections, intensifying concerns over institutional legitimacy. Constitutional amendments passed by parliament, though technical in scope, occur amid a crackdown on dissent. Wildfire recovery efforts continued in the northeast, with 147 fires extinguished and compensation disbursements initiated. In … Read more
Algeria has recently revised its hydrocarbon laws to draw more foreign investment into its energy sector, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) (.gov). The move targets upstream projects including shale gas, a resource that remains largely untapped despite estimated recoverable reserves of 707 trillion cubic feet, the second-largest in Africa after South Africa. The … Read more
Algeria’s decision to prioritize economic diplomacy with France is unlocking opportunities for diaspora entrepreneurs seeking to scale beyond Europe’s borders. The recent shift follows President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s firm stance after French President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise Western Sahara policy reversal in May 2026, which Paris underestimated. Algeria responded by recalling its ambassador to Paris for consultations … Read more
Diplomacy and Regional Role On 15 May, Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met OIC Secretary-General-elect in Jeddah to discuss Algeria’s readiness to support Palestinian national rights, as stated during the OIC summit. Meanwhile, Minister of State for Regional Affairs Kamel Chaib received Uganda’s Minister of State for Regional Affairs in Algiers, indicating continued engagement with East … Read more