New laws threaten Algerian-EU trade links worth billions Algerian businesses with ties to European markets are facing a sharp legal shift that could disrupt trade worth hundreds of millions of euros annually. Norway, the Netherlands, and the UK are rolling out prison sentences—up to 10 years in some cases—for companies caught trading with Israeli settlements … Read more
Step 1: Choose the legal structure The Ministry of Commerce must approve the structure before registration. Free zones (like Oran’s or Algiers’ industrial parks) allow 100% foreign ownership but have specific rules. Step 2: Reserve the company name Rejection happens if the name conflicts with existing businesses or is deemed culturally inappropriate. The approval process … Read more
A 17.2% Share That Reshapes Algeria’s Energy Leverage This rise isn’t accidental. Algeria’s market share has grown steadily—from 12.9% in 2024 to 15.6% in 2025—as its refining capacity and export infrastructure strengthened. With hydrocarbons accounting for 90% of its exports and 65% of state revenues, the country’s dominance in naphtha reflects its strategic positioning in … Read more
A Human Rights Crisis with Economic Fallout The PDES report highlights how economic dependency in the camps—where access to jobs, education, and legal protections is severely limited—drives vulnerable populations into exploitative labor or trafficking networks. Women and children are particularly at risk, with reports suggesting forced domestic work, child labor, and cross-border smuggling into neighboring … Read more
A year in detention, no trial: Ali al-Samoudi’s ordeal The raid follows a pattern: Israeli forces detained two more Palestinian journalists, Sabri Mousa Jibril and Muath Ammarna, in Bethlehem just days earlier. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate documented 84 violations in August alone, including assaults on media crews, equipment destruction, and lethal force against reporters. One … Read more
Renewables Race Heats Up as Algeria Slashes Fossil Fuel Subsidies The government’s decision to phase out diesel and gasoline subsidies by 2027, announced this week by Energy Minister Youcef Yousfi, marks a turning point. Algeria, Africa’s top gas exporter, now faces pressure to diversify its energy mix amid falling global oil prices and climate finance … Read more
1. Costs vary by business type and location Fees include: – Registration fees (paid to the CNRC—Centre National de Registration du Commerce). – Notary fees (if drafting articles of association). – Publication costs (in the Journal Officiel). – Licenses (if required by your sector). – Bank account opening (mandatory for companies). Exact figures must be … Read more
80mm of Rain in Hours: How Tunisia’s Storm Tests Regional Supply Chains For Algerian entrepreneurs and exporters, this storm is more than weather. Tunisia’s cereal and livestock sectors—key suppliers to Algeria—face immediate disruptions. Recent droughts have already slashed Tunisia’s wheat production by 30% this year, pushing imports higher. Now, sudden flooding risks damaging storage silos, … Read more
Algeria’s apple orchards in Kasserine are delivering a record harvest—75,000 tonnes this season, a 21% jump from last year—despite droughts, power cuts and rising production costs. For entrepreneurs, exporters and the Algerian diaspora, this bounty isn’t just a statistical win: it’s a rare opportunity to tap into a $1.2 billion global fruit market, but only … Read more
A warning from Netanyahu’s military gamble Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent declaration that Israel must become a “Super Sparta” signals a shift in its military strategy—one that prioritizes self-reliance over foreign arms supplies. The move comes as international support for Israel’s military operations wanes, forcing the country to produce more weapons domestically. According to middleeastmonitor.com, Netanyahu framed … Read more