Algeria’s industrial push into West Africa’s fintech market has reached a new milestone. This week, Sonatrach, Algeria’s state-owned oil giant, signed a $300 million contract to supply two million card payment terminals to Nigeria’s banking sector. The deal, announced by Algeria Press Service (APS) on Wednesday, marks the country’s first major infrastructure sale to Nigeria … Read more
Manchester Airport will launch a dozen new summer routes in 2026, including daily flights to Algiers, according to DM News. The seasonal programme will also connect Manchester with Lahore and several Mediterranean beach destinations between May and September 2026. The announcement follows seasonal demand trends established in previous years and signals fresh connectivity between the … Read more
A 878-kilometre railway line cutting through Algeria’s Sahara Desert opened recently, connecting the southern cities of Tamanrasset and Touat, according to China Daily. Built by China Railway Group Limited, the line is the first direct rail link between Algeria’s north and south, cutting travel times between Tamanrasset and Algiers from 22 hours by road to … Read more
Minister Djellaoui inspects Annaba port expansion during 2025 Annaba’s phosphate port expansion is moving forward this year, with Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure Abdelkader Djellaoui making a site visit on a recent Wednesday evening. The project, part of Algeria’s integrated phosphate initiative, aims to increase mineral export capacity through a newly built quay … Read more
Algerians have spent the past year demonstrating in the streets of Algiers and other cities. Protests began recently against President Abdelaziz Bouteflika’s bid for a fifth term and grew into mass calls for an overhaul of the political system. According to Brookings, the movement forced Bouteflika to resign in April 2019 after 20 years in … Read more
Algeria’s national push into artificial intelligence is quietly reshaping how small and medium-sized enterprises operate, offering entrepreneurs new digital pathways to cut costs and reach customers. In late May 2026, the government approved the launch of the Dzair Digital Services Portal, a platform designed to connect Algerian SMEs with AI-driven tools for accounting, customer service … Read more
Algeria’s recent tax reforms are reshaping the landscape for foreign investors, particularly those from the United States, according to The Washington Institute. The changes, part of broader economic adjustments, aim to attract capital by reducing corporate tax burdens and simplifying investment procedures. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, these shifts could unlock new opportunities in … Read more
Algeria’s government has quietly amended its corporate tax regime, a move that could reshape how local and diaspora-run businesses operate inside the country. The changes, quietly announced in a finance law in 2025, lower the headline rate from 26% to 23% for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and introduce a new 15% bracket for startups … Read more
Algeria’s 23rd SIPSA FILAHA opened in Algiers on May 28 with a focus on date palm innovations and export expansion according to AL24 News. The annual event, held at the Algiers International Fairground, brought together over 1,200 exhibitors and attracted more than 50,000 visitors focused on agricultural equipment and food industries. For entrepreneurs in the … Read more
Algeria’s central bank and mobile operators have finalized plans to launch DZ MOB PAY, a national mobile payment system, in January 2025. The platform will let micro-entrepreneurs, street vendors and freelancers accept card-free payments through basic mobile phones, cutting cash dependence and bringing millions of unbanked sellers into the formal economy. For founders running small … Read more