Algiers and Constantine’s rise to Africa’s top urban destinations for 2025 marks a turning point for Algeria’s economic ambitions. The distinction, confirmed by local officials and industry reports, reflects deeper shifts in trade infrastructure and investment confidence. Both cities are now positioned as critical hubs for logistics, manufacturing, and export-driven growth—accelerating changes already underway in … Read more
The discovery of 4,000-year-old rock art in the Algerian Sahara is not just rewriting history books—it is opening a new frontier for entrepreneurs, tour operators and investors eager to turn the country’s vast desert landscapes into a sustainable economic engine. Recent surveys in the Tassili n’Ajjer plateau and the Tadrart Acacus mountains have revealed previously … Read more
Daewoo Engineering & Construction (Daewoo E&C) has been named the preferred bidder for TotalEnergies’ 6 million-ton liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Algeria, according to finance.biggo.com. The announcement, made on 12 August 2026, marks a significant step forward in Algeria’s efforts to expand its LNG export capacity and strengthen partnerships with international energy firms. The … Read more
Algeria’s government has adopted a sweeping 2025-2029 National Cybersecurity Strategy, a move that entrepreneurs, tech founders and the Algerian diaspora say opens immediate opportunities to launch or expand cybersecurity businesses. The strategy, unveiled by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune and coordinated with the Ministries of Post, Telecommunications and Digital Economy and of Interior, aims to protect Algeria’s … Read more
Ooredoo Algeria met recently with the Algerian Minister of Post, Telecommunications and Digital Economy to discuss plans to expand 5G and artificial intelligence infrastructure across the country, according to Telecompaper. The meeting signals a renewed push by Ooredoo Algeria, a subsidiary of the Qatar-based Ooredoo Group, to bolster its technological footprint in Algeria’s evolving digital … Read more
The Algiers Metro expansion faces fresh setbacks as budgetary constraints stall progress, stoking concerns among entrepreneurs and engineers alike. While President Abdelmadjid Tebboune inaugurated the heavy-haul Western Mining Railway in February 2026, signaling renewed focus on national infrastructure, the metro project’s financing remains a sticking point. Recent reports from the International Railway Journal confirm that … Read more
The Algerian government has inaugurated a dedicated data center for the national parliament in Algiers, marking a significant step in the country’s digital modernization efforts. This facility, the first of its kind for parliamentary functions in Algeria, will host critical systems for the national assembly and enable secure remote legislative sessions during emergencies. The project … Read more
Algeria’s shifting stance on Western Sahara reflects broader geopolitical pressures that could reshape the economic and business landscape for local entrepreneurs and the diaspora. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s recent statements and Algeria’s softened tone toward regional partners signal a recalibration of its long-standing position on the conflict, with direct implications for trade, investment, and diaspora engagement. … Read more
Algeria’s government has committed $1 billion to fast-track water infrastructure in drought-hit regions, according to Bloomberg.com. The funding targets desalination plants, dams and aqueducts in the south and high plains, areas where rainfall has fallen 30% over the past decade and underground aquifers are shrinking. The announcement follows a recent cabinet meeting chaired by Prime … Read more
Algeria’s non-oil economy is expected to expand by 5% in 2026, according to the latest projections released this week by Algeria’s National Centre for Forecasting Studies and Statistics (CNEPS). The figure, which is almost double last year’s 2.7% growth, was reported by Horizons.dz on Monday. The surge is driven by large public investments in infrastructure, … Read more