France-Algeria ties reset reshapes diaspora business ties

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France-Algeria ties reset reshapes diaspora business ties

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

Algeria’s week: diplomacy, business moves, and governance shifts

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Algeria’s week: diplomacy, business moves, and governance shifts

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

Algerian women athletes break sports barriers

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Algerian women athletes break sports barriers

In recent years, Algerian female athletes have rewritten the country’s sports history by overcoming systemic barriers, according to The New Arab. Their achievements are not just athletic milestones but economic and social signals with implications for entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora. The rise of Algerian women in sports reflects broader trends in Algeria’s economy and … Read more

Hirak revives Algerian entrepreneurship debate

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Hirak revives Algerian entrepreneurship debate

Algeria’s Hirak protest movement, which surged in 2019, has resurfaced in recent months with renewed calls for systemic change. The demonstrations, now in their fifth year, have reignited a national conversation about economic reform—one that entrepreneurs, founders, and the Algerian diaspora are watching closely. While the protests have not yet translated into tangible policy shifts, … Read more

Algeria’s Week: Policy Shifts, Economic Steps, Fires

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Algeria’s Week: Policy Shifts, Economic Steps, Fires

A Health System Under Siege Algeria’s public healthcare sector remains under severe strain, with systemic failures exposed by years of underinvestment and mismanagement. Medical students have repeatedly protested against working conditions and resource shortages, highlighting chronic underfunding in hospitals. The COVID-19 pandemic further exposed vulnerabilities, with overwhelmed facilities struggling to meet demand. Despite government assurances, … Read more

Sifi Ghrieb opens metal parts factory in Batna

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Sifi Ghrieb opens metal parts factory in Batna

A Strategic Move: Sifi Ghrieb’s Metal Parts Factory in Batna The inauguration of Sifi Ghrieb’s new metal parts factory in Batna marks a deliberate expansion into Algeria’s growing demand for precision industrial components. The facility, announced by الاذاعة الجزائرية, specializes in molding metal parts—a critical segment for sectors reliant on domestically produced components. This development … Read more

Algeria Tunisia trade up 42 percent boost

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Algeria Tunisia trade up 42 percent boost

Algeria and Tunisia have seen bilateral trade surge by 42 percent over the past three years, Algeria’s foreign minister Ahmed Attaf told reporters in Algiers recently. The jump in exchange follows a policy push by both governments to deepen integration under the Arab Maghreb Union banner and to reduce dependence on European markets. Figures released … Read more

Algeria trends: water risks, solar shift, policy shifts

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Algeria trends: water risks, solar shift, policy shifts

Policy and Legal Shifts Water Security and Environmental Risk For entrepreneurs in water technology, the study signals potential demand for monitoring solutions, filtration systems, and infrastructure upgrades in southern Algeria. Regional water agencies report annual budgets of approximately DZD 12 billion (USD 90 million) allocated to water projects, including desalination and pipeline expansions. Healthcare System … Read more

Algeria targets 15 GW solar by 2030

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Algeria targets 15 GW solar by 2030

Algeria’s state energy company Sonatrach and the Ministry of Energy recently signed a 15 GW solar pipeline deal with a consortium led by Germany’s Siemens Energy and France’s TotalEnergies, according to pv magazine Global. The memorandum of understanding (MoU), announced earlier this month, outlines a phased rollout through 2030, positioning Algeria as a future renewable … Read more

Algeria airports open to duty free investment

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Algeria airports open to duty free investment

Horizon brand is born as Salvo Grima Group-led partnership awarded Algiers International Airport duty-free concession. The deal, announced in February 2025 by the Moodie Davitt Report, hands a five-year mandate to Horizon—operated by Salvo Grima Group and its partners—to run the airport’s duty-free shops. Industry insiders see the concession as a first-time opening of Algeria’s … Read more