Economic Policy

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Sustainability & Green Economy
Algeria ranks first in Africa in the Food Systems Resilience Index for 2026

Algeria ranks first in Africa in the Food Systems Resilience Index for 2026

Algeria scored 64.66 points in the Food Systems Resilience Index for 2026, ranking 32nd globally and first in Africa, ahead of South Africa which scored 62.65 points (38th globally), and Egypt with 62.18 points (39th globally), according to a ranking published by Economist Impact in collaboration with Cargill. The index, which evaluates 60 countries globally, shows that only three African countries out of 12 included in the study exceeded the 60-point threshold, namely Algeria, South Africa, and Egypt, placing them in the category of 'satisfactory' resilient food systems, while the rest of the countries remained below this level. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 13, 2026echoroukonline.com
Technology & Digital
Towards the Generalization of Digital Solutions Across All Sectors

Towards the Generalization of Digital Solutions Across All Sectors

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjail, discussed with the High Commission for Digitalization, Mariem Ben Mouloud, ways to generalize digital solutions including 'SMSing' across all sectors, according to a statement from the ministry today, Monday. The ministry's statement indicated that the meeting held this Sunday was in implementation of the directives of the Prime Minister, Saïfi Ghrib, regarding cooperation between the Ministries of Energy and Renewable Energies and the High Commission...

Apr 13, 2026echaab.dz
Technology & Digital
Move to Generalize the Digital 'SMSing' Solution Across Various Sectors to Improve Public Service

Move to Generalize the Digital 'SMSing' Solution Across Various Sectors to Improve Public Service

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Mourad Adjail, discussed with the High Commission for Digitalization, Mariem Ben Mouloud, ways to generalize digital solutions, led by the 'SMSing' system, across various sectors, aiming to enhance public service indicators and accelerate the exchange and processing of information. This move comes in implementation of the directives of the Prime Minister, Aïmene Benabderrahmane, regarding strengthening cooperation between the energy sector and the High Commission for Digitalization, in order to generalize the use of digital solutions adopted by the energy operator SONELGAZ. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 13, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil Surpasses $100 a Barrel Amid U.S. Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil Surpasses $100 a Barrel Amid U.S. Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices jumped more than 7 percent, surpassing the $100 per barrel mark, as geopolitical tensions escalated following the United States' announcement of its intention to control shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could restrict Iranian oil exports. According to trading data, Brent crude futures rose by $6.71, equivalent to 7.05 percent, reaching $101.62 per barrel by 07:54, after ending Friday's trading down by 0.75 percent. View the full content on Echourouk Online.

Apr 13, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Sonelgaz Launches Proactive Plan to Enhance Production and Ensure Electricity Supply During Summer

Sonelgaz Launches Proactive Plan to Enhance Production and Ensure Electricity Supply During Summer

Sonelgaz has launched a comprehensive plan in anticipation of the summer of 2026, aimed at ensuring the continuity of electricity supply and improving service quality by increasing production capacities by more than 1855 megawatts, and enhancing transmission and distribution networks, amid expectations that national demand will exceed 22,000 megawatts. The investment program includes bringing 58 new electricity transmission facilities into service before summer, alongside operating 644 medium and low voltage transformation centers, and completing more than 1640 kilometers of distribution networks, which enhances the stability of the national grid and improves the quality of service provided to citizens. Watch the full content on الشروق أونلاين

Apr 13, 2026echoroukonline.com
Regulatory & Legal
Foreign Trade: Rzig Chairs Meeting with Representatives of the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions

Foreign Trade: Rzig Chairs Meeting with Representatives of the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions

The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rzig, chaired a working meeting today, Monday, with a delegation from the Professional Association of Banks and Financial Institutions, led by the General Commissioner of the Association, Rachid Belaid, to discuss several concerns of economic operators, particularly those related to banking localization, according to a ministerial statement. This meeting took place at the ministry's headquarters, in the presence of its officials and representatives from the banking sector, according to the same source.

Apr 13, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Oil Surpasses $100 a Barrel

Oil Surpasses $100 a Barrel

Oil prices exceeded $100 a barrel this Monday morning. Brent crude futures rose by $7.11 or 7.47% to $102.31 a barrel by 22:04 GMT, after a 0.75% decline at Friday's settlement. West Texas Intermediate crude recorded $104.43 a barrel, up $7.86 or 8.14% after a 1.33% drop in the previous session.

Apr 13, 2026radioalgerie.dz