Algeria’s economic ties with Europe just got a clearer path. Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar’s recent statement in Algiers—calling for a “new era of cooperation”—marks a strategic shift that could open doors for Algerian entrepreneurs, exporters, and the diaspora. The focus on “respect, stability, and joint action” isn’t just diplomatic rhetoric. For businesses, it translates … Read more
Algeria’s wildfire recovery stalls as entrepreneurs in Skikda, Bejaia and Tizi Ouzou face unpaid debts and lost livelihoods The Ministry of the Interior’s recent push to compensate wildfire victims in eastern Algeria has done little to ease the economic pain for small businesses and farmers still struggling nearly a year after last August’s devastating blazes. … Read more
A strike on Beit Lahia’s Ahmed family home kills four despite truce—what this means for Algeria’s entrepreneurs and diaspora An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza home belonging to the Ahmed family in Beit Lahia Project killed four family members on Thursday, despite a ceasefire in place since October 10, 2025, according to middleeastmonitor.com. The attack, … Read more
Algeria’s sudden closure of its airspace to UAE-registered aircraft has sent shockwaves through its economy, disrupting trade, tourism, and diaspora ties. The move follows the abrupt severing of diplomatic relations, a decision that forces Algerian businesses to scramble for alternatives. For entrepreneurs and investors, the immediate fallout is a sharp rise in logistics costs and … Read more
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) struck two U.S. warships and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Wednesday, escalating tensions in a region critical for global energy flows. The attack—claimed as retaliation for a U.S. strike on five Iranian tankers—has sent shockwaves through maritime trade, with direct consequences for Algerian businesses relying on … Read more
Algeria’s long-awaited Algiers Metro is set to become the largest urban infrastructure project in North Africa, with an estimated budget of $12 billion—a sum equivalent to 10% of Algeria’s 2025 public investment budget. But as construction accelerates, entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian diaspora face a critical question: Will this be a game-changer for the … Read more
A Legal Transfer, Not a Release: How Madagascar’s Deportation Works The recent deportation of 50 Chinese nationals convicted of online fraud in Madagascar clarifies one crucial detail: these individuals are not being freed. Instead, they are being transferred to serve their sentences in Chinese prisons. The operation, executed with security measures in place, saw the … Read more
$1.2 Billion Stuck: Why Algeria’s Banks Are Choking Small Businesses Algeria’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are drowning in red tape and cash shortages, with banks approving less than 10% of loan applications despite the government’s repeated promises to ease financing. The problem isn’t just bureaucracy—it’s a $1.2 billion liquidity gap in the SME sector, … Read more
Algeria’s back-to-school season just got stricter. The Ministry of Commerce and Development of Exports has launched a nationwide inspection campaign targeting school supplies, aiming to root out counterfeit, unsafe, or black-market products before the 2026-2027 academic year begins. For entrepreneurs, importers, and small traders, this move is a sharp reminder: compliance is no longer optional—it’s … Read more
Algeria’s corporate tax reforms are reshaping the business landscape, forcing entrepreneurs to rethink strategies while the diaspora watches from abroad. A mix of stricter audits, higher penalties, and a push for digital compliance is creating winners and losers—with small businesses and foreign investors bearing the brunt. Taxman’s New Tools: Audits That Wipe Out Profits Algeria’s … Read more