A Red Cross stalemate leaves Algerian entrepreneurs in the dark The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has made no progress in securing access to Palestinian detainees held by Israel. Its recent visit to a military detention facility—announced as a “step in the right direction”—ended without direct contact with any prisoners. Since October 2023, … Read more
The Chevening Scholarship program has just opened applications in Algeria, offering 15 fully funded master’s degrees in the UK for Algerian students—including entrepreneurs and professionals. This is Algeria’s first direct participation in the scheme since 2015, when only three spots were available. The expansion signals a rare opportunity for Algerian founders to gain international expertise … Read more
Silicon Valley’s AI hiring spree leaves Algeria’s tech founders empty-handed Algeria’s AI talent pool is drying up. While global tech firms scour the world for artificial intelligence engineers, the country’s entrepreneurs and vocational trainers are left struggling to fill critical skill gaps. The result is a brain drain that stifles innovation and weakens Algeria’s ability … Read more
Tunisia’s cruise surge leaves Algeria’s ports empty—here’s the cost The port of La Goulette in Tunisia is now a magnet for Mediterranean cruise lines, with weekly arrivals of ships carrying up to 6,000 passengers. This week, agent Slim Ben Jaballah told Mosaïque FM that half of those tourists—around 3,000—embark on excursions through Tunis’ medina and … Read more
Satellite images confirm Iran’s underground construction boom at Pickaxe Mountain, a site near Natanz already under Western intelligence scrutiny. The acceleration of work—documented by U.S. analysts—raises alarms about a potential undeclared nuclear enrichment facility. For Algeria, this development is not just a regional security concern. It is a direct threat to trade, investment, and financial … Read more
Algeria’s recent push to make youth empowerment and human capital the cornerstone of its Kazan Summit message isn’t just another government pledge—it’s a calculated bet that could either supercharge the country’s startup scene or leave entrepreneurs scrambling for skilled talent. With unemployment among graduates hovering near 30% and the diaspora’s remittances hitting $12 billion annually, … Read more
Algeria’s AI-Driven Health Revolution: A $1 Billion Opportunity for Local Startups Algeria’s health sector is entering a transformative phase. Health Minister Moustapha Ferjani has made artificial intelligence a cornerstone of the country’s digital health strategy. His push for AI integration is not just about modernization—it is about addressing systemic inefficiencies. The stakes are high: a … Read more
Algeria’s renewable energy boom is reshaping the economy, and local entrepreneurs who act fast could turn the country’s sun-soaked potential into profitable ventures. With the government targeting 30% renewable energy in the national mix by 2030—up from just 10% today—private players are racing to secure contracts, partnerships, and niche markets before the sector matures. The … Read more
Algerian entrepreneurs with West Bank supply chains face new threats Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s announcement of 1,000 new settlement housing units in the occupied West Bank—just days after 12 Western nations pledged trade sanctions—marks a direct challenge to businesses relying on Israeli markets. The move targets Kida and Havat settlements, where 1,665 dunams … Read more
Algeria’s judicial crackdown on corruption at state-owned ALRIM, a subsidiary of IMETAL, has sent shockwaves through the business community. With the Public Prosecutor demanding 10-year prison terms for executives and private contractors accused of siphoning public funds, the case lays bare the systemic risks entrepreneurs—especially foreign investors and the Algerian diaspora—face when navigating Algeria’s state-dominated … Read more