The Algiers Trade Fair opening this week is a rare chance for Tanzanian textile manufacturers to plug into Algeria’s fast-growing domestic market and broader African expansion plans. According to dailynews.co.tz, Algerian authorities have explicitly invited Tanzanian firms to showcase finished garments and explore joint-venture textile opportunities in Algiers. The event runs for four days starting … Read more
Recent developments at Algerian football club USM Alger threaten to destabilise one of the country’s most valuable sports assets at a time when the sector is seeking deeper commercial ties with private investors. Reports from BBC this week confirmed that the club’s owner, Raouf Melliani, remains in jail more than four years after his arrest, … Read more
Algeria has been accused of harboring terrorist organizations that have forged alliances with Iran, according to Sahel Intelligence. The report, dated November 5 2025, claims that armed groups operating in the region have found refuge within Algerian territory while coordinating with Tehran-backed networks. The allegations point to cooperation between Algerian-based militants and factions tied to … Read more
Algeria’s football ambitions are reaching new heights as the national team eyes a historic FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign, with President Abdelmadjid Tebboune recently emphasizing the tournament’s role in boosting the country’s sports economy. The move comes as Algeria is drawn in Group J alongside Argentina, Austria, and Jordan—a tough but potentially rewarding draw that … Read more
QGIRCO, a leading hospitality developer, is preparing to open a major luxury hotel project in Algiers, according to The Peninsula Qatar. The development marks the group’s first foray into Algeria’s hospitality sector, signaling growing investor confidence in the country’s tourism infrastructure. The project will introduce high-end accommodation to Algiers, a city undergoing gradual modernization in … Read more
Algeria’s gas exports to Europe have surged this year, reshaping the energy map of the Mediterranean and creating new business opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. Recent agreements with Italy and Germany, combined with supply disruptions elsewhere, have positioned Algeria as Europe’s critical gas supplier. For Algerian founders, investors and engineers, especially those abroad, … Read more
Algeria’s economic stability is under scrutiny as youth unemployment surges, threatening to destabilize a country heavily reliant on hydrocarbon revenues. According to Council on Foreign Relations, the North African nation faces intensifying pressures from its growing young population, with joblessness among 15-24-year-olds reaching alarming levels in recent years. The unemployment crisis is particularly acute in … Read more
Ooredoo’s recent announcement that it has expanded 5G coverage to all 48 provinces in Algeria is more than a telecommunications milestone—it marks the beginning of a new digital era for Algerian entrepreneurs. With high-speed internet now theoretically available from Tamanrasset to Tlemcen, founders in Algiers, Oran or the Sahara can build products and services that … Read more
France controls most archives on the Algerian War (1954-1962) through strict secrecy laws inherited from its colonial administration, according to a recent investigation by Sylvie Braibant and Pierre Audin published in Orient XXI on 25 November 2020. These documents—held by the French National Archives, the French Army, and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs—remain largely … Read more
Algeria is rapidly emerging as a key player in Europe’s energy transition. The European Union’s growing interest in Algerian gas and green hydrogen was underscored this week when EU officials described the country’s potential as a “big opportunity” during energy talks in Algiers. According to Reuters, European Commission representatives highlighted Algeria’s vast renewable resources and … Read more