Algeria’s $35 billion housing programme is the largest public-works drive in North Africa. Since 2020, the state has delivered 1.7 million housing units across 51 wilayas, transforming construction into the fastest-growing sector outside hydrocarbons. The scheme has generated 1.2 million direct and indirect jobs, reshaping local economies. Yet while the state remains the sole client, … Read more
Algeria is preparing to reduce the role of French in its education system and promote English as the primary foreign language, according to Le Monde.fr. The move, part of a broader curriculum modernization effort led by the Ministry of National Education, reflects a strategic pivot toward global economic integration and digital transformation. The decision follows … Read more
Algeria’s business environment is under strain as the government’s relentless prosecution of Hirak activists reshapes investor confidence. The latest verdicts against 13 protesters—including poet Mohamed Tadjadit—sentenced to multiple years in prison for “undermining national unity” and “inciting unarmed gatherings” mark a turning point. These charges stem from peaceful demonstrations in 2019 and 2020, part of … Read more
Algeria’s latest Freedom in the World 2025 report, published by Freedom House on 26 February 2025, highlights persistent workplace discrimination against women as a key obstacle to economic participation. The 32-page document, part of the annual global survey of political rights and civil liberties, assigns Algeria a score of 31 out of 100, unchanged from … Read more
A recent study published by Wiley Online Library reveals that two native Algerian nettle species—Urtica pilulifera and Urtica urens—contain high concentrations of phenolic compounds with proven antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory properties. Conducted by researchers from the University of Algiers and the National Institute of Agronomic Research (INRAA), the study positions Algeria as a potential supplier … Read more
On June 17, 2026, Times Square in New York became the unexpected stage for a confrontation between supporters of the Argentine and Algerian national football teams. According to The Times of India, clashes erupted as fans gathered to celebrate their teams’ performances in the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The incident, which involved supporters of football … Read more
This week, wildfires scorched over 18 000 hectares in northern Algeria, according to the Civil Protection Directorate. The fires, concentrated in the wilayas of Bejaia, Tizi Ouzou, Jijel and Bouira, destroyed 12 000 hectares of forest and 6 000 hectares of agricultural land, including olive groves, fruit orchards and cereal fields. Satellite data from the … Read more
Algeria’s crude oil production has remained closely aligned with its OPEC+ quota in recent months, according to data from MacroMicro. The figures show that the country’s output has hovered around 910,000 barrels per day (bpd), just below its assigned limit of 927,000 bpd under the OPEC+ agreement. This compliance reflects both the constraints of Algeria’s … Read more
TTITLE: Algeria’s counter-terrorism laws stifle business dissent Algiers tightens legal grip on dissent Algeria’s counter-terrorism legislation, passed in 2021 and expanded in 2025, is increasingly used to suppress peaceful protests, business leaders and independent media, according to a recent report by the MENA Rights Group. The law, which defines terrorism broadly to include “undermining state … Read more
Algeria’s government has spent the last three years rolling out a series of support programs aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The flagship initiative, the National Fund for SME Promotion (Fonds National de Promotion des PME, FNPME), was launched in 2021 with a budget of 100 billion Algerian dinars (approximately $740 million at the … Read more