Egyptian steel giant Ezz Steel is set to build a $780 million production plant in Algeria, marking a strategic shift in its export footprint beyond its home market. According to waya.media, the new facility will strengthen Algeria’s industrial base while positioning the country as a regional steel hub. For Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora, this … Read more
Algeria’s recent decision to exempt agricultural businesses from corporate tax is reshaping the investment landscape for entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The measure, announced by the Ministry of Finance in late 2023 and detailed in the 2024 Finance Law, removes the 26% corporate tax rate for companies engaged in primary agricultural production, processing, and agri-tech. According … Read more
Algeria has announced the repatriation of Algerian students stranded in Morocco, according to The New Arab. The decision, revealed on January 19, 2021, follows the breakdown of diplomatic relations between the two countries in August 2021, which led to the closure of airspace and land borders. The move targets students who had been studying in … Read more
Algeria’s hunt for a lost Roman city off the coast of Tipasa is no longer just an academic pursuit. The recent underwater excavations, led by the National Centre for Maritime and Underwater Archaeological Research (CNRASM), have revealed submerged structures that could redraw the map of ancient trade routes. According to Arkeonews, the team has identified … Read more
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has launched national consultations in Algeria, Tunisia and Lebanon for the ReInvest NENA programme, according to the organization. The initiative, announced on 25 February 2026, aims to combat desertification and land degradation across the Near East and North Africa (NENA) region. For Algerian entrepreneurs and business founders, this programme … Read more
This week, Spain’s Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) announced the expansion of its partnership network with Algerian universities, marking a new phase in academic and financial collaboration between the two countries. According to a statement from BME, the initiative aims to strengthen ties with Algerian higher education institutions, particularly in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship. The … Read more
Algeria’s secular opposition coalition, known as the Forces of the Democratic Alternative (FDA), has positioned itself as a key player in the country’s constitutional reform debate, according to Arab Reform Initiative. The coalition, formed in 2019 during the Hirak protest movement, brings together parties like the Rally for Culture and Democracy (RCD), the Socialist Workers’ … Read more
France’s recent diplomatic push toward Algeria—marked by President Emmanuel Macron’s stated goal of reconciliation before leaving office—is creating new opportunities for Algerian entrepreneurs and the diaspora. The shift, driven by economic and geopolitical pressures, could unlock trade, investment, and mobility benefits that have been stalled for decades. Visa policies and diaspora mobility For entrepreneurs, this … Read more
The United States and Algeria’s January 2025 military agreement marks a turning point in North African defense strategy. The deal—officially described as “first-of-its-kind”—goes beyond traditional defense pacts. It includes joint military exercises, real-time intelligence sharing, and counter-terrorism coordination. Technology transfers, though unspecified, are a critical component. The agreement’s secrecy underscores its sensitivity, but its implications … Read more
Algeria’s economy is bracing for a sharp downturn in 2026 as oil prices slide, exposing the limits of President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s economic diversification strategy. The North Africa Post recently reported that Algeria risks a “bleak economic outlook” next year if crude prices remain below $70 per barrel, a scenario that would strain state finances and … Read more