A government mobilisation under pressure The forest fires that swept through Jijel’s forests have left behind more than charred land. They have exposed the fragility of a local economy already strained by climate shocks and economic instability. The government’s response—a rapid deployment of 124 community solidarity units—reflects both urgency and the scale of the crisis. … Read more
Algeria’s recent deployment of two squadrons of Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets to Niger has sent shockwaves through the business community, both at home and abroad. The move, announced by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and the Ministry of National Defense, marks Algeria’s most direct military intervention in a regional crisis since the 2020 coup in Mali. For … Read more
147 fires out of 193 contained—but 46 still rage Algeria’s Civil Protection forces have made progress in battling wildfires, extinguishing 147 out of 193 blazes by Thursday morning. Yet 46 fires remain active, according to Lieutenant Colonel Nassim Bernaoui, Deputy Director for Statistics and Information at the General Directorate of Civil Protection. The figures highlight … Read more
A Shadow Alliance Takes Shape in the Sahara Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is quietly assembling a military and economic coalition with Libya, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Chad—all under the radar of NATO. This week, reports from Business Insider Africa confirmed what diplomats have long whispered: France’s fading influence in the Sahel is being replaced … Read more
Algeria’s road network is under siege. Recent forest fires have left critical infrastructure in Jijel and other provinces in disrepair, forcing the Ministry of Public Works to act fast. Minister Abdelkader Djellaoui convened an urgent meeting Monday to outline emergency rehabilitation plans, according to APS English. But for entrepreneurs and business owners, the damage goes … Read more
Algeria’s government has declared a full-scale offensive against organized crime, targeting drug traffickers at their source with new legal tools and a high-security prison in the Sahara. The move marks a sharp shift in how the state tackles corruption and illicit networks—one that could reshape investment risks, supply chains, and even remittance flows for entrepreneurs … Read more
A diplomatic meeting in Saudi Arabia could reshape Algeria’s economic ties with the Islamic world, but entrepreneurs and the diaspora must watch for concrete moves. Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf met Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed, the newly elected Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), in Jeddah on Thursday. The talks took place during … Read more
Algeria’s decision to engage with the UN’s anti-corruption body this week marks a rare moment of transparency that could finally unlock billions in foreign investment stalled by years of red tape and distrust. For entrepreneurs and business founders, the move is a critical test of whether Algiers is serious about reform—or just performing for the … Read more
Algeria’s decision to deploy four Su-30 fighters and a tanker aircraft to Niger following a recent coup attempt marks a bold military escalation—but its ripple effects could redefine business opportunities, regional alliances, and the diaspora’s role in Africa’s shifting geopolitical chessboard. A military move with economic leverage The deployment, reported by AeroTime, underscores Algeria’s growing … Read more
Algeria’s diaspora is about to get a financial boost—here’s how entrepreneurs can seize the opportunity Algeria’s government has quietly launched a groundbreaking initiative to bridge the gap between its global diaspora and local entrepreneurs. This week, Speaker of the People’s National Assembly (PNA) Khalida Boufedeche received a delegation of Algerian diaspora youth in Algiers, marking … Read more