Algeria News

Algeria’s cigarette smuggling strains EU relations

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Algeria’s cigarette smuggling strains EU relations

Algeria’s persistent smuggling of genuine cigarettes into the European Union is creating fresh tensions with Brussels, according to euractiv.com, and the fallout threatens to disrupt trade, deter investment, and complicate business for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The Algerian Army’s border security reinforcements—focused on intercepting contraband tobacco—highlight how the issue has escalated. While Brussels has … Read more

Algeria’s first tyre company breaks ground at CITExpo

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Algeria’s first tyre company breaks ground at CITExpo

Algeria’s first locally owned tyre manufacturer, Tirex, has made its debut at CITExpo 2024, marking a rare moment of industrial self-sufficiency in a sector long dominated by foreign imports. The company’s participation at the Casablanca International Trade Fair—one of North Africa’s largest business expos—signals a shift in Algeria’s manufacturing ambitions, offering entrepreneurs a blueprint for … Read more

Tuareg festival revives Algerian desert tourism

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Tuareg festival revives Algerian desert tourism

The annual gathering of Tuareg nomads at the Algerian desert oasis has become a focal point for cultural preservation, offering entrepreneurs and investors a rare opportunity to tap into Algeria’s untapped heritage tourism sector. According to The Guardian Nigeria News, the festival—held recently in a remote Saharan oasis—attracted thousands of Tuareg people, reinforcing the region’s … Read more

Tebboune’s reforms fail to unlock female entrepreneurship

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Tebboune’s reforms fail to unlock female entrepreneurship

Algeria’s economic stagnation and political gridlock have left women-led businesses struggling to access capital, despite their growing role in protests and informal sectors. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s recent reforms—including a 2025 deadline to boost female participation in the workforce—have done little to address systemic barriers, leaving entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora skeptical about real change. Women … Read more

Algeria adds English to primary schools

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Algeria adds English to primary schools

Algeria’s decision to introduce English lessons for primary school students marks a shift in the country’s education policy, with potential ripple effects for entrepreneurs, business founders and the Algerian diaspora. According to AP News, the move—part of broader STEM education initiatives—aims to improve linguistic skills among young learners, but its implications extend far beyond classrooms. … Read more

Algeria’s pharmaceutical boom attracts foreign doctors

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Algeria’s pharmaceutical boom attracts foreign doctors

Algeria’s growing role as a medical hub has drawn foreign-trained doctors—especially from Cuba—while local entrepreneurs and investors eye opportunities in a sector long dominated by state-run firms. The influx of international medical professionals, combined with recent foreign investment in pharmaceuticals, signals a shift that could reshape Algeria’s healthcare landscape and create new business avenues for … Read more

Algeria’s 2,400km Highway Blueprint for Africa

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Algeria’s 2,400km Highway Blueprint for Africa

Algeria’s recent completion of a 2,400-kilometer highway expansion linking the Sahara to the Mediterranean coast offers a tangible model for African nations seeking to boost trade, reduce logistics costs, and attract investment—lessons that resonate particularly for Algerian entrepreneurs, business founders, and the diaspora. According to Modern Ghana, the project, which connects remote desert regions to … Read more

Villarreal Academy expands Algeria’s football-business bridge

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Villarreal Academy expands Algeria’s football-business bridge

A new gateway for Algerian talent—and entrepreneurs The arrival of Villarreal CF’s youth academy in Algeria marks a rare convergence of football ambition and economic opportunity, offering Algerian entrepreneurs a blueprint for leveraging sports to drive local development. While the Algerian national team’s recent AFCON and World Cup 2026 campaigns have reignited national pride, the … Read more

Meloni’s Algeria energy bet reshapes trade

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Meloni’s Algeria energy bet reshapes trade

Italy’s deepening energy partnership with Algeria under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is creating new opportunities—and risks—for Algerian entrepreneurs, business founders and the diaspora, as Rome seeks to transform gas deals into broader strategic leverage. According to Decode39, the move marks a deliberate shift by Meloni’s government to reduce dependence on Russian and Middle Eastern suppliers … Read more

Tosyalı Algeria reshapes steel sector

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Tosyalı Algeria reshapes steel sector

A $1.6 billion bet on local production Turkey’s Tosyalı Group has become the face of Algeria’s industrial revival, with its new flat-rolled steel plant in Annaba now fully operational after years of investment. The facility, part of a $1.6 billion expansion announced in 2022, will produce 8.5 million metric tons annually—enough to supply domestic automotive … Read more