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French firm TotalEnergies seeks Algerian gas boost

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

French energy giant TotalEnergies is negotiating with Algeria’s state-owned hydrocarbon company Sonatrach to expand natural gas production and exports to Europe, according to Borkena. The talks center on increasing gas supply through existing and new infrastructure, potentially benefiting Algerian entrepreneurs in energy logistics, power generation, and industrial services. TotalEnergies, which already operates in Algeria’s Menzel … Read more

Algeria deeptech hub unlocks AI cybersecurity funding

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Algeria’s premier computing research institute, CERIST, opened a 5,000 m² Deeptech Innovation Hub in Algiers this week to turn academic prototypes into scalable AI and cybersecurity startups. The facility is the first of its kind financed entirely by the state and is designed to bridge the 12-to-18-month “valley of death” that kills promising Algerian research … Read more

Algeria names 16-athlete squad for athletics

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Algeria’s athletics federation has announced a 16-athlete squad for an upcoming international competition, marking the country’s strongest women’s team in years according to aps.dz. The selection reflects sustained investment in grassroots sports programs, particularly in track and field, where Algeria has historically competed at continental and global levels. The squad, unveiled Sunday, includes athletes from … Read more

Stellantis Fiat Oran factory set to expand

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Stellantis’s Fiat brand is expanding its Oran factory, a move that will sharpen Algeria’s role in North Africa’s carmaking sector. The expansion, announced in early April 2026 by Algeria Radio, is the second major foreign direct investment in Algeria’s automotive industry in less than a year. It follows Hyundai’s decision in August 2025 to open … Read more

Ken the creator redefines Algerian visual storytelling

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Ken, the Algerian visual creator known for transforming ordinary Algerian streets into cinematic narratives, has gained regional attention for his ability to capture daily life through a director’s eye. According to The Voice of Africa, his work elevates everyday scenes—from crowded markets to quiet neighborhoods—into short visual stories that resonate across digital platforms. The project, … Read more

Algeria Morocco rivalry hurts business ties

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Algeria’s escalating diplomatic and military posture against Morocco is reshaping trade flows across North Africa and forcing entrepreneurs to rethink cross-border strategies. In recent months, Algiers has tightened airspace restrictions, accused Rabat of destabilisation and doubled down on its support for the Polisario Front in Western Sahara. Business leaders in both countries say the tensions … Read more

Algeria cuts wheat and barley outlook

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Algeria’s wheat and barley harvest outlook has been reduced as dry conditions and delayed rains cut yields, according to World Grain. The downward revision follows earlier forecasts and adds pressure to a grain sector already shaped by import reliance and recent policy shifts. Wheat production is now expected to fall below prior estimates, World Grain … Read more

Algerian startups rush to secure grants in 2025

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

This week, Algerian startups are scrambling to submit applications for a wave of grants designed to support early-stage businesses—even those with zero revenue. According to GrantWatch, more than 30 Algerian tech startups have applied in the past 30 days for funding opportunities that explicitly welcome unproven ventures. The surge follows a recent expansion of the … Read more

Algeria’s Western Sahara stance and business risks

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Algeria’s political parties are presenting a united front on the Western Sahara conflict without public debate, according to ISPI. This consensus, observed recently, reinforces Algiers’ long-standing position supporting the Polisario Front and rejecting Morocco’s territorial claims. For entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora, the policy has direct consequences on trade, investment flows and migration dynamics that … Read more

Algeria demands apologies from France

August 29, 2026 by Call of Bledi

Algeria has formally requested that France issue a public apology and pay reparations for its colonial rule, which lasted more than 130 years until Algeria’s independence in 1962. The demand was articulated by Algerian authorities during a recent session focused on the country’s collective memory, according to Le Monde.fr. The call centers on the legacy … Read more