Press Review

Algeria’s week: ports, trains, and strained ties

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Algeria’s week: ports, trains, and strained ties

Algeria’s business environment this week was shaped by infrastructure financing, diplomatic friction with France, stricter migrant controls, and sustained investment from China. Port development and rail projects received funding totaling USD 878 million, while Algerian-French relations remained tense amid historical disputes. Security operations against migrant smuggling were reported along Mediterranean routes, and cultural exchanges marked … Read more

Algeria tensions rise amid defence, trade shifts

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Algeria tensions rise amid defence, trade shifts

Security tensions remain high. Morocco’s military presence near borders is under scrutiny as Algeria’s chief of staff supervised a large-scale exercise in Tlemcen province. In Niger, an Al-Qaeda attack killed 11 soldiers 30 km from Algeria’s southern frontier. Morocco recalled its ambassador from France after President Macron hosted Morocco’s king in Paris. Algeria’s cabinet approved … Read more

Algeria’s Week: Factories, Ports, Pandemic

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Algeria’s Week: Factories, Ports, Pandemic

Algeria saw a mix of industrial expansion, policy updates, and social issues in the past week. A car parts factory opened in Batna, CMA CGM advanced port investments, and Algeria adjusted its 2025 finance law to attract foreign corporations. Meanwhile, the Covid-19 vaccination rollout continued, and universities assessed the Hirak movement’s impact one year on. … Read more

Algeria’s Week: Investment, Policy Shifts, and Regional Tensions

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Algeria’s Week: Investment, Policy Shifts, and Regional Tensions

Foreign Capital Inflows and Regulatory Shifts Implication for entrepreneurs: Investment facilitation is accelerating in non-hydrocarbon sectors, but foreign equity participation remains conditional on state approval. Investors targeting Algeria should account for this regulatory layer in deal structuring. Regional Energy and Infrastructure Dynamics Key figures: – $200 million allocated to Hassi Bir Rekaiz – $5.4 billion … Read more

Algeria’s week: markets, health, art and geopolitics

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Algeria’s week: markets, health, art and geopolitics

Health and vaccines: A public phase with lingering challenges Algeria’s vaccination campaign against COVID-19 marked a turning point in 2021. The government launched its rollout through COVAX, securing doses for priority groups. By early 2021, health authorities had begun administering vaccines to frontline workers, the elderly, and high-risk populations. The campaign initially relied on Sinopharm … Read more

Algeria’s energy pivot and infrastructure push dominate week

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Algeria’s energy pivot and infrastructure push dominate week

Energy diplomacy gains momentum German officials estimate the pipeline could transport up to 10 billion cubic meters of hydrogen annually by 2030. Siemens Energy did not disclose investment figures but stated that feasibility studies for a 2,000-kilometer hydrogen corridor are underway. The initiative follows Algeria’s earlier agreement with Spain to expand energy cooperation after diplomatic … Read more

Algeria’s policy shifts and economic signals this week

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Algeria’s policy shifts and economic signals this week

A Constitutional Reckoning: Algeria’s Technical Reform and the Limits of Post-Hirak Change Algeria’s latest constitutional amendments—labeled as “technical”—mark a deliberate attempt to recalibrate institutional balances without triggering broader political upheaval. The reforms aim to close procedural gaps rather than overhaul the system’s core structures, reflecting a cautious approach to managing expectations after the 2019 Hirak … Read more

Algeria’s Energy Shift, Infrastructure Push, Investment Rules

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Algeria’s Energy Shift, Infrastructure Push, Investment Rules

Energy Sector: Shale and Frontier Blocks Take Center Stage Algeria is accelerating efforts to unlock unconventional and frontier hydrocarbon resources. This week, reports indicated that U.S. majors—including ExxonMobil and Chevron—are in advanced negotiations to access Algeria’s shale gas reserves, following a 2024 memorandum of understanding with Sonatrach. The country’s shale potential is estimated at 707 … Read more

Algeria’s week: energy, defense, and migration trends

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Algeria’s week: energy, defense, and migration trends

Algeria’s 2025 defense budget—$13.5 billion—positions the country as the world’s second-highest spender on arms after Ukraine. This spending reflects a strategic shift toward self-sufficiency in military production, with local industrialization becoming a cornerstone of national security policy. The focus on domestic manufacturing extends beyond defense, now targeting civilian sectors like public transport. In Batna, the … Read more

Algeria’s Week: Tightened Controls, New Funds, Policy Shifts

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Algeria’s Week: Tightened Controls, New Funds, Policy Shifts

Algeria’s Week: Tightened Controls, New Funds, Policy Shifts Over the past seven days, Algeria’s economic and regulatory landscape shifted across multiple sectors, with key developments in infrastructure financing, corporate governance restrictions, and shifts in language policy. Businesses operating in strategic sectors face new authorization requirements for foreign equity transfers, while public works received fresh foreign … Read more