Ghadames, the ancient layered town in the Sahara, is gaining renewed attention as a heritage conservation pilot project advances according to Ad-hoc-news.de. The site’s traditional architecture and community-centered design are being studied as a model for sustainable adaptation in arid zones. For entrepreneurs in Algeria’s tourism and creative sectors, this signals potential for niche business … Read more
In March 2017, the Algiers metro system opened its first archaeological museum inside the Ali Boumendjel station. The display spans 2,000 years of the capital’s history, from Punic and Roman layers to Ottoman-era artifacts unearthed during the station’s construction. According to the National Agency for Archaeology (ANRA), the museum cost 120 million DZD and occupies … Read more
Algeria’s state-owned energy giant Sonatrach will launch a competitive bid round in 2026 for exploration and production rights across seven oil and gas fields, according to Discovery Alert. The announcement, published on 29 April 2026, marks the first major licensing opportunity since the government revised its hydrocarbon law in 2022 to attract foreign investment and … Read more
Opposition candidates have filed a court appeal challenging the results of Algeria’s recent presidential election, casting a shadow over the country’s political stability and economic outlook. The appeal, lodged by figures including former prime minister Ali Benflis and opposition leader Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s rival Abderrazak Makri, alleges irregularities in the vote that handed Tebboune a second … Read more
The 2019 Hirak protests transformed Algeria beyond politics. Young women like Samira Messouci and Fella Bouredji became visible faces of the movement. Their participation broke long-standing gender norms. This shift is now reshaping Algeria’s economic landscape. Female leadership in numbers For entrepreneurs, the change is tangible. Female-led businesses are gaining traction. Messouci, a 28-year-old university … Read more
Germany’s push for a hydrogen pipeline from Algeria to Europe via Italy marks a shift in energy diplomacy that could reshape Algeria’s role in the global energy transition. Friedrich Merz, leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), recently visited Algiers to advocate for the project, framing it as a cornerstone of Europe’s decarbonization strategy. The … Read more
Algeria’s political transition in 2019 has opened a rare diplomatic window with Morocco, potentially reshaping economic ties across North Africa. According to The Washington Institute, the departure of former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika and the rise of interim leader Abdelkader Bensalah created conditions for dialogue between Algiers and Rabat, easing decades of tension over issues like … Read more
This week in Algiers, a small storefront in the Casbah has become the epicentre of a quiet economic revival. The space, named simply “Galerie Jeunesse” (Youth Gallery), was launched in March 2025 by three local entrepreneurs—Amine Belkacem, 28, a sound engineer; Leila Merabet, 26, a graphic designer; and Karim Djafer, 30, a former bank teller. … Read more
Algeria has achieved malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a significant milestone in public health after decades of sustained efforts. The announcement, made recently by the WHO, recognizes Algeria’s elimination of the disease within its borders, a feat that places it among the few countries globally to have achieved this status. The … Read more
French shipping giant CMA CGM is in advanced talks to acquire a minority stake in Algeria’s state-owned port operator Entreprise Portuaire d’Alger (EPAL), according to sources close to the negotiations cited by Reuters this week. The move follows a memorandum of understanding signed in May 2025 between CMA CGM and Algeria’s Ministry of Transport, which … Read more