Algeria News

Macron’s Algeria policy harms Franco-Algerian trade

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Macron’s Algeria policy harms Franco-Algerian trade

Macron’s Policy: How France’s Stalled Reconciliation Chilled Franco-Algerian Trade The collapse of Franco-Algerian economic ties under Emmanuel Macron has left Algerian entrepreneurs, investors, and diaspora communities stranded in a policy vacuum. On 22 April 2026, historian Benjamin Stora—whose expertise spans Franco-Algerian relations—delivered a scathing verdict: Macron’s approach has yielded “no tangible economic dividend.” His criticism … Read more

France-Algeria trade shifts open doors for diaspora

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France-Algeria trade shifts open doors for diaspora

French grain traders are struggling to regain their foothold in Algiers’ state-run wheat market after years of diplomatic tensions, but the vacuum is quietly creating new opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs at home and abroad. Recent negotiations between French delegations and Algerian officials reveal a market in flux: state buyer OAIC has started sourcing more from … Read more

Algeria’s hospital funding crisis hits Covid-19 response

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Algeria’s hospital funding crisis hits Covid-19 response

Algeria’s public hospitals were already under severe strain before Covid-19 struck. Years of underfunding had left facilities ill-equipped to handle routine demands, let alone a pandemic. The crisis exposed a system where financial constraints directly undermined healthcare delivery—and with it, the broader economy. Entrepreneurs, business founders, and the Algerian diaspora now face a critical question: … Read more

Medical students protest Algeria hospital failures

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Medical students protest Algeria hospital failures

Medical students across Algeria have taken to the streets in recent weeks to protest the collapsing state of the country’s public hospitals. Protests erupted in Algiers, Oran, Constantine and Tlemcen, where students—wearing white coats—marched toward university hospitals and regional health directorates. At the heart of their anger is the chronic underfunding, shortage of equipment and … Read more

Algeria’s Sahara eco-lodges lure untapped tourism millions

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Algeria’s Sahara eco-lodges lure untapped tourism millions

Algeria’s vast Sahara desert, stretching over 2 million square kilometres, remains one of the least commercialised tourism frontiers in North Africa. According to tourism-review.com, the country’s tourism potential is still undervalued, particularly in the niche of desert eco-lodges. The report highlights that Algeria receives fewer than 3 million international visitors annually, compared to Morocco’s 13 … Read more

Algeria’s 2025-2030 AfDB plan targets entrepreneurs

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Algeria’s 2025-2030 AfDB plan targets entrepreneurs

Algeria’s economic diversification strategy, now backed by a $2.3 billion African Development Bank (AfDB) partnership, marks a turning point for entrepreneurs. The five-year plan, approved in December 2025, targets private sector growth, infrastructure, and regional integration—areas where Algerian businesses have long faced systemic barriers. For startups and SMEs, this represents more than funding: it signals … Read more

Bendouda backs UNESCO bid for Augustinian routes

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Bendouda backs UNESCO bid for Augustinian routes

Algeria’s Minister of Culture and Arts, Malika Bendouda, has publicly endorsed the campaign to inscribe the Augustinian itineraries on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, according to APS English. Speaking in Annaba on 14 April 2026, Bendouda praised the collective effort behind the nomination, which centres on the historical and religious trails linked to Saint Augustine, the … Read more

Algerian IT freelancer pioneers Kazakhstan digital nomad visa

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Algerian IT freelancer pioneers Kazakhstan digital nomad visa

An Algerian IT specialist has become the first recipient of Kazakhstan’s digital nomad visa, marking a milestone for Algeria’s growing freelance and remote work sector. According to The Astana Times, the unnamed professional, based in Algiers, secured the visa this week under Kazakhstan’s newly launched “Digital Nomad” programme, which targets skilled foreign workers in tech, … Read more

Algeria’s farming funds unused without investor skills

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Algeria’s farming funds unused without investor skills

Algeria’s farming sector sits on a paradox: billions of dinars in government and private funds remain untapped while entrepreneurs struggle to access capital for modernisation. The issue is not a lack of money, but a mismatch between rigid banking rules and the reality of agricultural leases. Lenders demand fixed-asset collateral worth 150% of loan values—a … Read more

Censorship shadows Kamel Daoud’s literary success

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Censorship shadows Kamel Daoud’s literary success

Kamel Daoud, Algeria’s most internationally celebrated living author, is facing a 3-year prison sentence after a court ruling that has sent shockwaves through the country’s literary and business circles. The French-Algerian novelist, best known for his award-winning novel The Meursault Investigation, announced the verdict in April 2026, calling it a sentence not just for him … Read more