Recent reports from the Algerian-Libyan border reveal a low-tech but high-stakes smuggling operation that underscores persistent vulnerabilities in Algeria’s trade security. According to Agenzia Nova, Algerian border forces intercepted a group attempting to smuggle cigarettes into Libya using eight donkeys. The incident, which occurred on the Algerian side of the frontier, highlights the challenges facing … Read more
Algeria’s recent diplomatic and security moves toward Libya and Tunisia signal a strategic shift that could redraw regional trade flows, with direct consequences for entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora. Over the past year, Algiers has deepened border cooperation with its eastern neighbors while maintaining a closed land frontier with Morocco since 2021. This week, Libya … Read more
The 17 October 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters in Paris, revisited in a recent RFI report, continues to reverberate through economic relations between France and Algeria. According to RFI, French police under the command of Maurice Papon killed between 100 and 200 Algerians during a peaceful demonstration against a curfew imposed exclusively on Algerians in … Read more
This week, the National Museum of Fine Arts in Algiers opened “Spectrum of Colors,” a solo exhibition by Algerian artist Latifa Boulfoul. The show, running until late July 2026, features 42 new works—30 paintings, 8 sculptures, and 4 mixed-media installations—exploring themes of identity, migration, and the Algerian diaspora. According to Algérie Presse Service (APS), the … Read more
Algeria’s government is maintaining its resistance to austerity measures despite economic pressures, opting instead to attract foreign investment through targeted incentives. According to Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, this approach reflects a deliberate strategy to avoid the social unrest that has accompanied budget cuts in neighboring countries. For entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora, this stance … Read more
Algeria’s higher education system is undergoing its most significant linguistic transformation in decades. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s government has mandated that all university courses—except those in Arabic literature, Islamic studies, and law—must now be taught in English. The policy, confirmed by University World News and The New Arab in recent months, replaces French as the primary … Read more
The oasis towns of southern Algeria are making their voices heard. According to Africa Is a Country, local communities in places like Timimoun, Adrar, and Djanet are pushing back against decades of neglect and mismanagement that threaten their cultural and economic lifelines. The article highlights how the preservation of Saharan oasis heritage is no longer … Read more
The annual Festival of the Sahara in Djanet, a remote oasis town in Algeria’s Illizi province, has become a magnet for Tuareg communities and international travelers alike. According to Al-Monitor, this year’s edition in late July drew thousands of visitors, including nomadic groups from Niger, Mali, and Libya, who gathered for traditional music, camel races, … Read more
Algeria has launched a diplomatic campaign to renegotiate its Association Agreement with the European Union, arguing that the current deal, in place since 2005, has failed to deliver promised economic benefits. According to Al Majalla, Algerian officials have presented Brussels with a set of demands aimed at rebalancing trade flows, securing better market access for … Read more
Algeria’s failure to establish national shelters for survivors of gender-based violence after 22 years of promises is more than a humanitarian shortcoming—it is a drag on the economy, a barrier to female workforce participation and a deterrent to diaspora investment. Amnesty International’s latest report, published this week, confirms that survivors of domestic abuse continue to … Read more