Algeria’s 2026 legislative vote delivered a decisive victory for President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who secured nearly 95 percent of the ballot, according to results announced by the National Independent Election Authority this week. Fewer than 2.5 million of the country’s 25 million registered voters cast ballots, underscoring widespread apathy among key demographics. For entrepreneurs and founders … Read more
Indonesian state oil company Pertamina has secured an oil production-sharing contract in Algeria, marking the company’s first upstream venture in North Africa. According to African Law & Business, the contract was awarded following a recent licensing round managed by Algeria’s Ministry of Energy and Mines. The agreement gives Pertamina the rights to operate in a … Read more
Algeria’s national soccer team secured its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a recent win, sending waves of pride through the domestic economy and the global Algerian diaspora. The qualification, confirmed by FIFA in October 2025, comes at a pivotal moment for investors and entrepreneurs on both sides of the Mediterranean. The Algerian … Read more
Algeria’s government has partnered with Russian cybersecurity firm Rostec to enhance its digital defense systems, according to We are Tech. The collaboration targets smart city initiatives in Algiers, signaling a push to secure urban infrastructure against cyber threats. Rostec, a state-controlled Russian defense corporation, will supply advanced cybersecurity solutions under the agreement reached recently. The … Read more
In 2025, Algeria’s justice system has escalated its repression of dissent, targeting artists, journalists and union leaders whose cases carry heavy economic implications. The recent hunger strike by Mohamed Taleb al-Arbi, a poet linked to the 2019 Hirak protests, marks a turning point: the state is now willing to impose capital punishment for speech that … Read more
Algeria’s army chief, Lieutenant General Said Chengriha, traveled to Mauritania recently to discuss Sahel security concerns, according to The Arab Weekly. The visit highlights Algeria’s deepening regional coordination as cross-border instability and militant threats intensify across the Sahel belt. The trip underscores Algeria’s leadership role in collective defense efforts, as weak governance and insurgencies in … Read more
The International Committee of Mediterranean Games recently awarded President Abdelmadjid Tebboune the ICMG Order of Merit, according to International Committee of Mediterranean Games. The distinction recognizes Tebboune’s commitment to sport and national development, a theme prominent in Algeria’s economic and social policy priorities. For entrepreneurs, this recognition signals potential shifts in public investment and policy … Read more
Algeria and Uzbekistan have lifted visa requirements for holders of diplomatic passports in a reciprocal move announced this week. The agreement, confirmed by both foreign ministries, simplifies travel for Algerian and Uzbek officials and entrepreneurs who frequently move between the two countries for trade, energy deals, and investment missions. The announcement follows high-level exchanges in … Read more
A youth-driven economic model takes shape in Algeria President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s recent address to Algerian youth framed them as the cornerstone of the country’s economic revival. Speaking in Algiers, he positioned the next decade as one where digital innovation, energy transition, and industrial diversification would be led by a young workforce. The government’s push for … Read more
France’s decision to open classified Algerian War archives 15 years ahead of schedule offers entrepreneurs, historians and the Algerian diaspora a rare window into decades of unexamined documents. On 10 December 2021, France 24 confirmed that President Emmanuel Macron had signed the decree moving forward the release of military, diplomatic and intelligence files relating to … Read more