ALGIERS — A new youth volunteer centre in Jijel Province is more than a disaster relief initiative—it’s a blueprint for how Algeria can turn solidarity into startup capital. Launched by the Ministry of Youth in coordination with local authorities, the centre aims to harness youth energy for wildfire recovery efforts, but its real potential lies … Read more
Algeria’s wildfires have scorched nearly 50,000 hectares this summer, destroying homes, roads, and livelihoods—but the economic fallout is also lighting a fire under a hidden opportunity. With reconstruction efforts underway and private-sector firms like AGROLOG Group already stepping in to supply relief goods, analysts say the crisis could unlock $1.2 billion in contracts for local … Read more
Algeria’s wildfires have exposed a critical vulnerability in the country’s water infrastructure, forcing Minister of Water Resources Lounes Bouzegza to order an emergency mobilization. The move comes as authorities scramble to restore drinking water for affected residents while assessing damage to pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment plants. For entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian diaspora, the … Read more
A Nation on Fire: How Jijel’s Disaster Tests Algeria’s Resilience The wildfires that ravaged Jijel province this week left at least 15 dead, hundreds injured, and thousands displaced, according to Algeria’s Prime Minister Aïmene Sifi Ghrieb. His rapid response—inspecting hospitals, meeting grieving families, and deploying firefighting aircraft—highlighted both the government’s crisis management and the economic … Read more
A lifeline for local businesses and displaced families The Algerian Red Crescent (ARC) has delivered a solidarity convoy loaded with relief supplies and essential equipment to Jijel Province, where wildfires recently devastated homes and livelihoods. The move comes as a critical response to the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the region, according to a statement from … Read more
Algeria’s business world is reeling after explosive revelations this week that businessman Ayoub Aissiou, currently detained in Spain, has deep ties to Zionist circles and the Makhzen—a network of state-linked interests accused of shielding him from extradition. Front-page headlines in El-Watan and other national dailies have turned the case into a political earthquake, forcing entrepreneurs … Read more
ALGIERS — The recent forest fires in Jijel province have left behind more than just charred land. With 594 personnel and 77 equipment units now deployed to clear debris and rehabilitate roads, the operation underscores a harsh reality: Algeria’s infrastructure resilience is being tested, but the crisis also reveals untapped opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. … Read more
A Hard Line on Wildfires Threatens Investors and Entrepreneurs Algeria’s government has taken an unprecedented step: President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently ordered a revision of the Penal Code to reintroduce the death penalty for arsonists convicted of extreme crimes. Legal experts and officials have since emphasized the measure’s deterrent effect, framing it as a response to … Read more
Algeria’s legal landscape has undergone a seismic shift. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decision to reinstate the death penalty for arsonists—announced during a high-stakes meeting on wildfire devastation—has sparked both relief and unease. The move targets a persistent threat: deliberate fires that ravage businesses, farmland, and urban areas. For entrepreneurs, the implications are immediate and far-reaching. A … Read more
The flames have carved a new reality into Algeria’s economic and entrepreneurial landscape. This summer’s wildfires—118 of 123 contained but not forgotten—have laid bare vulnerabilities that extend far beyond scorched earth. Olive groves, once the backbone of rural livelihoods, now stand as smoldering reminders of disrupted supply chains. Urban outskirts, too, have felt the heat, … Read more