Amnesty International has called on Algerian authorities to immediately end what it describes as a sustained crackdown on independent journalists and release those detained for exercising their right to freedom of expression. According to the London-based human rights organization, the Algerian government must halt restrictive practices targeting media professionals and civil society activists. These include … Read more
The Algiers Casbah, a 16th-century Ottoman citadel and UNESCO World Heritage site, is undergoing its biggest regeneration in decades. Recent efforts by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s government have accelerated restoration work, aiming to turn the historic district into a magnet for tourism and high-value real estate. For entrepreneurs—both inside Algeria and in the diaspora—this revival offers … Read more
Recent archaeological findings in Algeria’s Sahara, highlighted by Apollo – The International Art Magazine, are opening new avenues for entrepreneurs and the Algerian diaspora. The article traces Algeria’s history through seven key sites, each revealing layers of civilizations that once thrived in the region. For business founders, these discoveries are not just academic—they carry economic … Read more
Algeria is turning its vast Sahara desert into a hub for aquaculture, a move that could reshape food security and create new business opportunities in one of the world’s most water-stressed regions. Recent reports from Reuters and Trust.org highlight how the government, led by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, is investing in fish farming projects that leverage … Read more
Two students from Djilali Liabes University in Sidi Bel Abbes have developed an ozone gas generator for agricultural and industrial sterilization, marking a new intersection of university research and practical business applications. The innovation emerged from the university’s startup ecosystem, where faculty encourages students to turn scientific findings into market-ready solutions. According to APS English, … Read more
At Djilali Liabes University in Sidi Bel Abbes, two engineering students recently turned classroom theory into a business-ready product: an ozone gas generator designed to sterilize crops and industrial facilities. Their device, developed as part of a university-backed startup project, taps into Algeria’s growing demand for agri-tech and clean industrial solutions. According to APS, the … Read more
Algeria’s urban transport sector is regaining momentum as long-stalled tramway projects in Algiers, Oran, and Constantine move back into active development. According to Railway Gazette International, the revival follows the securing of fresh funding and the resolution of contractual disputes that had frozen construction for over two years. For entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian … Read more
The Algerian government’s recent push to overhaul its housing sector is creating unexpected openings for entrepreneurs, property developers, and the Algerian diaspora. While the country’s chronic housing shortage remains a political and social flashpoint, officials under President Abdelmadjid Tebboune are quietly shifting policy to attract private capital—moves that could reshape the real-estate landscape in Algiers, … Read more
Algeria’s population reached 43.9 million in mid-2020, according to Fanack, with coastal cities expanding at twice the rate of inland regions. Oran, the country’s second-largest city, exemplifies this trend: its population grew by 2.1 % annually between 2010 and 2020, compared with a national average of 1.8 %. The coastal wilaya now counts 1.6 million … Read more
President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s push for 2.5 million new homes by 2027 is not just a numbers game—it is a tectonic shift for Algerian entrepreneurs, SME founders and the diaspora. The wave of construction, urban expansion and infrastructure spending announced this week is already carving out fresh markets for local firms and foreign investors willing to … Read more