On June 17, 2026, Times Square in New York became the unexpected stage for a confrontation between supporters of the Argentine and Algerian national football teams. According to The Times of India, clashes erupted as fans gathered to celebrate their teams’ performances in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The incident, which involved supporters of football … Read more
This week, wildfires scorched over 18 000 hectares in northern Algeria, according to the Civil Protection Directorate. The fires, concentrated in the wilayas of Bejaia, Tizi Ouzou, Jijel and Bouira, destroyed 12 000 hectares of forest and 6 000 hectares of agricultural land, including olive groves, fruit orchards and cereal fields. Satellite data from the … Read more
Algeria’s economic outlook for 2026 is marked by fiscal vulnerabilities tied to oil price declines. The government has introduced measures to diversify revenue, including tax reforms and incentives for startups. Digital transformation and foreign investment in energy and manufacturing are accelerating. Meanwhile, regional instability and South-South cooperation initiatives are reshaping trade dynamics. Entrepreneurs and investors … Read more
Algeria’s crude oil production has remained closely aligned with its OPEC+ quota in recent months, according to data from MacroMicro. The figures show that the country’s output has hovered around 910,000 barrels per day (bpd), just below its assigned limit of 927,000 bpd under the OPEC+ agreement. This compliance reflects both the constraints of Algeria’s … Read more
TTITLE: Algeria’s counter-terrorism laws stifle business dissent Algiers tightens legal grip on dissent Algeria’s counter-terrorism legislation, passed in 2021 and expanded in 2025, is increasingly used to suppress peaceful protests, business leaders and independent media, according to a recent report by the MENA Rights Group. The law, which defines terrorism broadly to include “undermining state … Read more
Weekly trends Oil prices fell, raising concerns about 2026 revenue. The government waived IPO fees for startups until 2028. Opel confirmed plans for local vehicle production. Algeria launched a new oil bid round for seven blocks. Foreign investment increased in energy and manufacturing. Germany signed hydrogen supply agreements. Cevital announced a $600 million sugar beet … Read more
Algeria’s government has spent the last three years rolling out a series of support programs aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The flagship initiative, the National Fund for SME Promotion (Fonds National de Promotion des PME, FNPME), was launched in 2021 with a budget of 100 billion Algerian dinars (approximately $740 million at the … Read more
Algeria’s National Centre for the Commercial Register (CNRC) has introduced new reporting requirements for businesses involved in the production of physical goods, a move that will reshape compliance for local manufacturers, importers, and entrepreneurs. According to a recent circular from the Ministry of Commerce and a follow-up analysis by EY Algeria, companies must now submit … Read more
Energy transition accelerates, but hydrocarbons remain central In parallel, Algeria’s solar capacity targets remain unchanged: 15 GW by 2035, with 4 GW installed by 2024. Current installed solar capacity stands at 500 MW. The government has not released updated figures on private sector participation in renewable projects since 2022, when foreign firms accounted for 30% … Read more
Nigeria and Morocco have formally approached the United States for financial backing to build a 5,600-kilometre offshore pipeline that would carry Nigerian gas across 13 West African nations to Morocco and onward to Europe. According to African Business, the request was submitted in May 2026 and targets US development agencies and private-sector lenders. The project, … Read more