Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf just turned the Arab League into a high-stakes platform for Algerian business—and the timing couldn’t be better. By securing a seat at the 166th ministerial session in Cairo, Attaf didn’t just attend a meeting. He turned regional diplomacy into a tool for unlocking trade doors that have long been closed … Read more
A New Legal Powerhouse: Algeria’s Court of Conflicts Under Dahou The appointment of Nassira Dahou as president of Algeria’s Court of Conflicts marks a turning point for the country’s business environment. Her role is critical because the court resolves disputes between state institutions and private companies—often over contracts worth billions in energy, telecoms, and infrastructure. … Read more
Algeria’s judicial overhaul just got a new face. This week, Justice Minister Lotfi Boudjemaa appointed Ben Ahmed Lakhdar as the new president of the Council of State, the country’s highest administrative court. For entrepreneurs, investors, and the Algerian diaspora, this move carries weight—both as a signal of institutional stability and a potential shift in how … Read more
Algeria’s recent wildfires left thousands of homeowners in Bejaia province facing financial ruin. This week, the government launched a compensation operation, but for entrepreneurs and the diaspora, the real question is whether this relief will spur recovery—or expose deeper systemic flaws. A fragile start to recovery The compensation process began Sunday in Bejaia, where wildfires … Read more
Algeria’s wildfire recovery takes a critical step forward as the Ministry of Interior, Local Authorities and Transport begins distributing compensation decisions to victims in affected provinces. The move follows the completion of census operations and on-site assessments, marking a tangible shift from relief efforts to economic recovery for thousands of households—with direct implications for entrepreneurs, … Read more
Algeria’s economic and diplomatic push into the Sahel is reshaping regional power dynamics—and offering entrepreneurs a rare chance to tap into a high-stakes market before Morocco does. SONATRACH’s Oil-for-Infrastructure Play in Mali and Niger This isn’t just about energy. Sonatrabel, SONATRACH’s engineering arm, is now leading road and port upgrades in Bamako and Niamey—projects worth … Read more
Algeria’s pharmaceutical industry is on the brink of a major breakthrough. This week, Health Minister Abdelhakim Kouidri urged local manufacturers to accelerate their participation in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) prequalification program, a stamp of approval that could open doors to lucrative global contracts worth $100 billion annually in medicines and vaccines. The move comes … Read more
A Coach, Not Just a Manager Brahim Hemdani’s appointment as Algeria’s national team coach carries weight beyond the pitch. His role extends into Algeria’s economic landscape, where football is more than a sport—it is a driver of national pride, commerce, and diaspora investment. Hemdani’s leadership could either stabilize a struggling sector or deepen its crisis, … Read more
Algeria’s push to export green hydrogen to Germany is accelerating—and local entrepreneurs stand to gain billions if they move fast. The latest deal between Sonatrach and German firms signals a shift: Algeria is no longer just an oil exporter but a potential hydrogen hub. For Algerian business founders and the diaspora, this means new funding, … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision to send Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf to Cairo for this week’s Arab League meeting is more than a diplomatic routine. It’s a calculated move to unlock Algeria’s economic isolation, court Arab investors, and strengthen ties with the 12 million Algerians living abroad—many of whom control billions in remittances and business networks. … Read more