A 2016 U.S. Department of Labor report on child labor in Algeria remains a sharp reminder for business founders and investors of the risks embedded in the country’s labor market. The findings, which flagged persistent issues in hazardous sectors such as construction, agriculture, and domestic work, continue to shape perceptions among foreign entrepreneurs considering entry … Read more
Recent tensions between Algeria and Mali are escalating, with counterterrorism and civil programs at the heart of the dispute. According to Middle East Council on Global Affairs, Algeria and Mali have faced off over security cooperation in the Sahel region in May 2025. The confrontation comes after Algeria suspended cooperation with Malian authorities in counterterrorism … Read more
Kola Karim’s Arkad recently signed a $1 billion deal to anchor Algeria’s gas export surge, a move that signals a new chapter in South-South energy cooperation. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, this agreement—alongside other developments like the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline and expanded talks with African partners—opens doors to investment, partnerships, and new markets. But … Read more
Algeria’s draft Finance Law for 2026 introduces new tax measures that will affect both foreign and local companies, according to EY. The proposals target corporate tax rates, digital services taxation, and compliance obligations, reflecting Algeria’s evolving regulatory landscape for business. Entrepreneurs and founders, particularly those in tech, digital services, and manufacturing, should review the changes … Read more
Algeria’s recent legal moves on the Amazigh question reflect deeper societal and economic tensions. The government of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has granted conditional release to historian Mohamed Lamine Fergani, jailed in 2025 over remarks on Amazigh identity, while simultaneously launching a national Amazigh culture prize and expanding Berber-language media. For entrepreneurs—especially those in tech, education … Read more
Algeria’s women’s national football team will face Morocco in Group A of the TotalEnergies CAF WAFCON Morocco 2026, according to cafonline.com. The draw assigns both North African rivals to the same group for the continent’s premier women’s football tournament. The announcement follows the release of fixture details for the tournament scheduled in Morocco during the … Read more
Algeria’s success on the international stage—from Olympic podiums to World Cup qualifiers—is reshaping the business of sports across the Maghreb and Europe. Over the past two years, Algerian athletes have claimed more medals at the Olympics, expanded their presence in European leagues, and attracted new investment into local sports infrastructure. For entrepreneurs, investors, and the … Read more
Algeria’s government has strongly rejected what it calls unfounded criticism of Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, who faces accusations of being unfairly advantaged in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, according to BBC. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement this week condemning what it described as “baseless attacks” on the athlete, emphasizing that Khelif … Read more
Algeria’s recent military cooperation agreement with the United States marks a turning point not only in security policy but also in the business environment for Algerian entrepreneurs and members of the diaspora. The memorandum of understanding signed in January 2025 between Algerian Defense Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signals a strategic … Read more
Algeria’s agricultural sector faces desertification and land loss, a trend highlighted in a recent Farmonaut report. The India-based agri-tech firm’s October 2025 analysis compares North African and global farming challenges, focusing on how Algeria can adapt. According to Farmonaut, Algeria loses about 50,000 hectares of arable land annually to desertification. Rising temperatures and erratic rainfall … Read more