Yassir, Algeria’s ride-hailing and delivery platform, has become the first Algerian startup to join Y Combinator’s accelerator program, according to MENAbytes. The funding and mentorship from the Silicon Valley powerhouse marks a milestone for Algeria’s tech ecosystem and offers validation for the country’s growing startup scene. Founded in 2017 by Algerian entrepreneur Karam Bouaziz and … Read more
Algeria’s recent overhaul of its Société à Responsabilité Limitée (SARL) framework is quietly transforming the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s decree in late 2023, the government has streamlined registration processes, reduced capital requirements, and introduced digital filing—changes aimed at boosting private sector growth. For local founders and the Algerian diaspora, these reforms offer … Read more
Europe’s energy supply crisis is reshaping investment flows into Algeria’s hydrocarbons sector, with a sharp focus on the country’s untapped shale gas reserves. According to Al Majalla, European policymakers and energy firms are accelerating talks with Sonatrach, Algeria’s state-owned oil and gas giant, to secure long-term shale gas contracts. The shift comes as Europe seeks … Read more
Algerian-French author Kamel Daoud was recently sentenced in absentia to three years in prison by an Algiers court over his 2025 novel Houris, according to reports by the Washington Times and France 24. The ruling, handed down in April 2026, stems from charges of “offending Islam” and “undermining national unity,” legal grounds that have increasingly … Read more
In September 2016, Algeria amended its penal code to criminalise sexual harassment in public spaces, workplaces, and educational institutions. Article 341 bis now carries penalties of up to two years in prison and fines of up to 200,000 Algerian dinars (approximately $1,800 at the time). Yet, according to GirlTalkHQ, the legal change has not translated … Read more
Algeria’s transport sector is under fresh scrutiny after the government introduced new road safety measures this week aimed at reducing accidents linked to commercial vehicles. The tightening comes as entrepreneurs in logistics, freight and passenger transport face growing pressure to comply with stricter rules or risk fines, vehicle impoundment and loss of operating licenses. According … Read more
The recent meeting between Algerian Prime Minister Ahmed Ouyahia and South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon in Algiers has set the stage for deeper collaboration in infrastructure, with a focus on smart city initiatives in the capital. According to Yonhap News Agency, the two leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation on large-scale projects, particularly in urban … Read more
Algeria’s state-owned energy giant Sonatrach has been ordered to pay $290 million to a British energy firm, a ruling that sends ripples through the country’s hydrocarbons sector and its broader business environment. The decision, handed down in January 2026 by an international arbitration tribunal, stems from a dispute over a gas exploration contract that the … Read more
South Africa’s tech ecosystem is thriving with women at the helm of innovative startups across sectors. According to Tech In Africa, the country’s startup scene has expanded rapidly in recent years, with female entrepreneurs leading firms in fintech, healthtech, and agri-tech. For Algerian founders and the diaspora, South Africa’s success highlights opportunities in untapped markets … Read more
Algeria has just rewritten its mining rulebook. In June 2025, the government approved a law that allows foreign companies to own up to 80% of mining projects on Algerian soil. The move ends decades of strict caps and opens the door to billions of dollars in fresh capital, new technology and international partnerships. For Algerian … Read more