Algeria’s oil and gas sector is back on global investors’ radar after the government in Algiers launched a new international licensing round this spring. The Ministry of Energy and Mines confirmed that the 2026 bid round is now open, inviting companies to explore and develop 31 onshore and offshore blocks across six sedimentary basins. The … Read more
Algeria’s defence budget rose sharply recently as Sahel insurgencies tightened their grip on neighbouring borders, according to Airforce Technology. The spike in military spending reflects the government’s determination to safeguard territorial integrity and regional stability, a stance with direct consequences for the business climate and diaspora investors. According to Airforce Technology, the budget allocation exceeds … Read more
Algeria’s first heavy-haul desert railway, built by China Railway Group, entered service this week, cutting transport costs between the Atlantic port of Oran and the phosphate-rich Tindouf basin by more than half. The 960-kilometre line, inaugurated in February 2026, carries up to 25 million tonnes of phosphate and iron ore annually, linking the country’s mineral … Read more
Algeria and Germany’s Siemens Energy have recently discussed expanding cooperation on green hydrogen and ammonia production, according to Fuel Cells Works. The exchange signals a potential pivot for Algerian energy policy toward export-oriented clean molecules, a shift that entrepreneurs both inside and outside the country should watch closely. The engagement follows Algeria’s 2023 energy-law reforms … Read more
In November 2025, Algeria’s push to position itself as a regional trade gateway took a visible step forward when twenty Togolese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) set up temporary booths at the Algiers International Fairground. Brought under the banner of the African Trade Fair, the delegation included makers of shea butter cosmetics, cashew nut processors … Read more
A recent study in Oued Souf, Algeria, has combined an integrated weighted water quality index (WQI) with potential toxic elements and simulation techniques to assess environmental and health risks in the region. According to Nature, the research highlights elevated levels of contaminants in local water sources, raising concerns for both public health and economic activity … Read more
ARTICLE 19, the London-based non-profit defending freedom of expression, has sharply criticised the Algerian authorities over what it calls growing restrictions on press freedom linked to Algeria’s Company Law and broader regulatory environment. In a statement issued this week, the organisation urged President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s government to safeguard independent journalism, warning that recent legal changes … Read more
Algeria’s economy grew 5% last year, fueled by new Asian investments in natural gas and renewable energy transition projects, according to Africa24 TV. The surge in foreign capital reflects a broader shift toward Asian partnerships in North Africa’s energy sector and offers entrepreneurs both new opportunities and competitive pressures. Asian investors, particularly from China, South … Read more
Algerian writer Kaddour M’Hamsi, often called the “Voltaire of the Arabs,” remains jailed in Algiers as French intellectuals rally behind him. M’Hamsi, 68, a novelist and playwright known for sharp critiques of power, was arrested after publishing The Last Sultan, a satire that mocks Algerian officials. His trial opened in Algiers last month under Article … Read more
Algeria has adopted a more pragmatic stance in recent negotiations with European partners on energy and economic cooperation, according to APAnews – Agence de Presse Africaine. This shift comes as Algiers seeks to balance long-standing ties with its traditional markets while adapting to fast-changing global energy dynamics. The move reflects Algeria’s strategy to diversify its … Read more