Algeria’s startup ecosystem is feeling the squeeze of a regional funding slowdown that has hit the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in 2025. According to data published by Wamda this week, MENA startups raised only $52 million in June 2025—the steepest monthly drop in a year and a 68 % fall from the same … Read more
Algeria’s economic activity in July 2025 centered on energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regulatory adjustments. State-backed investments in hydrogen, petrochemicals, and solar energy exceeded $32 billion in announced commitments. E-commerce and fintech saw operational expansions, while startup funding in the MENA region declined sharply. New company laws and tax reporting rules introduced compliance requirements for … Read more
Egyptian steel giant Ezz Steel is set to build a $780 million production plant in Algeria, marking a strategic shift in its export footprint beyond its home market. According to waya.media, the new facility will strengthen Algeria’s industrial base while positioning the country as a regional steel hub. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, this … Read more
Algeria’s recent decision to exempt agricultural businesses from corporate tax is reshaping the investment landscape for entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The measure, announced by the Ministry of Finance in late 2023 and detailed in the 2024 Finance Law, removes the 26% corporate tax rate for companies engaged in primary agricultural production, processing, and agri-tech. According … Read more
Trade, energy, and regional ties reshape Algeria’s economic outlook The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) broke ground on September 10. The $13 billion project will span 4,128 km from Nigeria to Algeria, with a capacity of 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) per year. Algeria’s state-owned Sonatrach holds a 45% stake, Nigeria’s NNPC 30%, and Niger’s NNP … Read more
Algeria has announced the repatriation of Algerian students stranded in Morocco, according to The New Arab. The decision, revealed on January 19, 2021, follows the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two countries in August 2021, which led to the closure of airspace and land borders. The move targets students who had been studying in … Read more
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