Weekly trends Infrastructure and transport: state-led expansion President Abdelmadjid Tebboune inaugurated the Western Mining Railway, a heavy-haul line designed to transport iron ore from Gara Djebilet to Béchar. The project, part of the government’s 2020-2024 public investment plan, aims to reduce road congestion and lower transport costs for mining companies. No private sector participation was … Read more
Weekly trends: infrastructure expansion, digital acceleration, and trade diversification Digital and technological investments For entrepreneurs, the computing center reduces reliance on foreign cloud services. 5G expansion enables real-time data applications in logistics, agriculture, and fintech. FTTH rollout lowers latency for remote work and e-commerce. Water security and energy projects The desalination plants create opportunities for … Read more
Weekly trends: industrial partnerships, energy bids, and structural warnings Algeria’s economic activity this week centered on three axes. First, foreign industrial consortia—Egyptian and Spanish—advanced market-entry plans, signaling renewed interest in Algeria’s hydrocarbons, manufacturing, and logistics sectors. Second, the government launched the 2026 oil and gas licensing round, offering 30 blocks across six basins, with bid … Read more
Algeria’s economic agenda this week centered on registration reforms, new oil licensing, foreign investor interest, and enforcement against dissent. The National Center for Commercial Register (CNRC) announced procedural updates, while a Spanish business document flagged opportunities in pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. Egypt’s El-Sewedy family joined an Algeria-Egypt industrial consortium targeting Cameroon, and authorities scheduled the … Read more
Weekly trends Startup funding: incubators and foreign backing The $1.5 billion Algeria Chemicals Complex, a state-backed project, remains stalled. No new timeline or funding source was announced. The delay affects downstream industries, including fertilizers and plastics, where private players rely on domestic feedstock. For entrepreneurs, these moves signal two trends: increased access to early-stage capital … Read more
Algeria’s economic cycle this week showed two contrasting flows. On one side, agriculture and energy infrastructures faced import-dependent pressures: wheat purchases remain at 2023 levels, a $1.5 billion chemicals complex remains stalled, and desalination projects multiply to secure water. On the other, startup ecosystems and industrial consortiums gained new financing windows: female-led ventures will receive … Read more
Macroeconomic shifts and geopolitical pressures Meanwhile, the country’s structural challenges persisted. The IMF’s latest Article IV report, released this week, maintained Algeria’s growth forecast at 3.8% for 2024 but warned that fiscal space is tightening due to sustained public spending on subsidies and wages, which now account for 68% of government revenue. Foreign reserves stood … Read more
Weekly trends Growth and energy: the state’s two levers The International Monetary Fund forecasts 5 % GDP growth for Algeria in 2026. The figure is driven by hydrocarbons and public investment. Hydrocarbon revenues rose 12 % year-on-year in Q1 2024, according to Sonatrach. The state budget for 2024 allocates DZD 11.3 T (USD 84 B) … Read more
Algeria’s economic landscape this week reflects three core dynamics. First, the country positions itself as a key player in the global energy transition, with hydrogen and gas deals attracting European partners. Second, tax and regulatory changes tighten oversight on digital commerce and corporate compliance, extending deadlines but expanding enforcement. Third, startup funding and fintech regulations … Read more
Algeria this week shifted diplomatic focus to the Sahel, intensified wildfire recovery efforts, and expanded climate-linked energy cooperation with Italy. Domestic politics saw record-low turnout in parliamentary elections, while civil society groups in health and education maintained pressure. South-South pivot: Algeria returns to the Sahel Chad’s President Mahamat Déby Itno attended the Algiers meeting of … Read more