STAR’s 31.9% Profit Jump Hides Social Control Risks for Algerian Investors

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STAR’s 31.9% Profit Jump Hides Social Control Risks for Algerian Investors

Algerian entrepreneurs and business founders eyeing expansion into Tunisia’s insurance sector must weigh STAR’s strong financials against looming social compliance risks. The Tunisian insurer’s 31.9% semestrial profit surge to 28.1 million dinars (MDT) contrasts sharply with an ongoing social audit—notified May 18, 2026—that could reshuffle its financial stability. For Algerian investors, the case raises critical … Read more

Algeria-Tunisia trade soars 166%—how SMEs can cash in on $2.76B boom

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Algeria-Tunisia trade soars 166%—how SMEs can cash in on $2.76B boom

Algeria’s micro and small businesses (MSEs) now face a golden opportunity to tap into a rapidly expanding trade corridor with Tunisia, where bilateral commerce has surged 166% in five years to $2.76 billion, according to the Algerian Centre for Export Promotion (CEPEX). For entrepreneurs and diaspora investors, this surge—driven by energy, manufacturing, and agro-industrial sectors—could … Read more

Algeria import export licence requirements and steps

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Algeria import export licence requirements and steps

Understand the licence types For imports, licences are typically required for: – Restricted goods (e.g., pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, electronics, textiles). – Strategic or sensitive items (e.g., dual-use goods, luxury items, certain machinery). – Quota-controlled imports (e.g., sugar, wheat, certain metals). For exports, licences are usually needed for: – Controlled commodities (e.g., hydrocarbons, minerals, certain agricultural … Read more

Tunisia’s $55 Billion Climate Funding Gap Exposes Risks for Algerian Entrepreneurs

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Tunisia’s $55 Billion Climate Funding Gap Exposes Risks for Algerian Entrepreneurs

A $55 billion funding shortfall threatens Tunisia’s green transition The event, organized by Tunisia’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Environment, Finance, and Economy and Planning alongside the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), brought together key players like the German Development Bank (KfW), the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), and the French Development Agency (AFD). … Read more

Algeria’s Abrasives Boom Fuels Afric Industries’ 25% Profit Surge—What It Means for Local Entrepreneurs

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Algeria’s Abrasives Boom Fuels Afric Industries’ 25% Profit Surge—What It Means for Local Entrepreneurs

Afric Industries, a Tangier-based industrial group with deep Algerian supply-chain ties, has posted a 25% net profit jump in the first half of 2026, outpacing revenue growth and signaling a rare bright spot in North Africa’s manufacturing sector. The company’s abrasives business—its fastest-growing segment—saw sales climb 11%, while operating costs tightened, delivering a 20% rise … Read more

Kenyan farmers’ despair: how climate chaos kills crops—and profits

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Kenyan farmers’ despair: how climate chaos kills crops—and profits

Unpredictable rains force farmers to bet on failure The cost is not just in water bills. Kihu’s entire harvest is at risk. “I invest a lot, and finally, I don’t harvest anything. As a farmer, you could go insane,” she warns. According to africanews.com, the emotional toll is mounting as Kenya’s weather—exacerbated by a super … Read more

Algeria’s Startups Starve as Cloud Seeding Hints at a Bigger Water Crisis

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Algeria’s Startups Starve as Cloud Seeding Hints at a Bigger Water Crisis

Droughts Threaten Algeria’s $10 Billion Agribusiness—Yet Startups Get No Rain Algeria’s entrepreneurs are facing a silent crisis: while the government spends millions on cloud seeding to fight droughts, startups in agri-tech and renewable energy—sectors critical to the economy—struggle to secure funding. With water shortages costing the agriculture sector $10 billion in lost revenue annually, according … Read more

Open a business bank account in Algeria step-by-step checklist

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Open a business bank account in Algeria step-by-step checklist

1. Confirm your business registration status The bank will cross-check your registration details with the CNRC database. If your company is not yet listed, complete registration first. Delays here will stall your account opening. 2. Choose the right bank and branch Smaller branches may lack specialized officers. Large branches in Algiers, Oran, or Constantine often … Read more

Alzheimer risks in Tunisia reveal hidden business costs for Algerian entrepreneurs

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Alzheimer risks in Tunisia reveal hidden business costs for Algerian entrepreneurs

A silent economic time bomb: 68% of Tunisia’s dementia cases linked to preventable risks Recent research by Dr. Slim Ben Nessib, a Tunisian geriatric specialist, has uncovered a stark disparity in Alzheimer’s risk factors between urban and rural populations. His study of 255 patients with neurocognitive disorders—presented at the Journées Vieillissement et Maintien de l’Autonomie … Read more

Algeria’s 2027 Budget Reveals a Gamble on Industry—But Can It Stop the Dinar’s Slide?

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Algeria’s 2027 Budget Reveals a Gamble on Industry—But Can It Stop the Dinar’s Slide?

Algeria’s Finance Commission is under pressure to deliver a budget that reverses a decade of economic stagnation—while avoiding a fiscal crisis. The 2027 draft, now under scrutiny, hinges on a 4% growth target, a bet on industrial revival, and a fragile dinar that has lost nearly half its value since 2011. For entrepreneurs, the stakes … Read more