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Algeria 2026: The great challenge of emergence

Algeria 2026: The great challenge of emergence

With a growth of 3.8% and foreign exchange reserves of 39.2 billion dollars, Algeria consolidates its position as a financial power in North Africa. Driven by institutional reforms and an industrial offensive outside hydrocarbons, the national economy begins its diversification. However, the sustainability of this model requires correcting a persistent budget deficit and overcoming African logistical challenges in the face of increasingly aggressive regional competition.

Aug 20, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Sustainability & Green Economy
Lithium: Africa accelerates despite the crisis

Lithium: Africa accelerates despite the crisis

According to data from the Ecofin Agency, Africa is expected to see its share of the global lithium supply rise from 6% to nearly 14% between 2023 and 2025. This boom encourages producing countries to accelerate local processing to secure their revenues against the threats of a slowdown in global prices.

Aug 20, 2026ecotimesdz.com
Real Estate & Construction
Accelerating the Completion of Strategic Projects and Enhancing the Monitoring of Roads and Basic Facilities

Accelerating the Completion of Strategic Projects and Enhancing the Monitoring of Roads and Basic Facilities

Algeria - The Minister of Public Works and Basic Facilities, Abdelkader Djellouli, today Wednesday, issued instructions to accelerate the pace of completion of several strategic projects in the sector, particularly in the fields of railways, roads, highways, airport and port facilities, while enhancing field monitoring and adhering to deadlines and technical standards.

Aug 19, 2026aps.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Electricity demand hits a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

Electricity demand hits a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

Algeria - The demand for electrical energy across the country recorded a new record peak of 21,828 megawatts today, Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave affecting the country during the summer of 2026, accompanied by rising humidity levels across many provinces, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies.

Aug 19, 2026aps.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
New Record Peak in Electricity Demand

New Record Peak in Electricity Demand

The Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies announced the recording of a new record peak in electricity demand today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The ministry's statement noted, "Due to the ongoing heatwave experienced in the summer of 2026, accompanied by increasing humidity levels across many provinces of the country, SONELGAZ continues to record record rates in electricity demand, as its subsidiary announced..."

Aug 19, 2026echaab.dz
Banking & Finance
Loan to Finance the Acquisition of New Buses for Passenger Transport

Loan to Finance the Acquisition of New Buses for Passenger Transport

The Agricultural and Rural Development Bank announced in a statement on Wednesday the launch of a new product aimed at carriers to finance the renewal of the public transport fleet for passengers, which reaches up to 90 percent of the cost of acquiring the bus, as part of supporting the efforts of public authorities within the program to withdraw buses that are over 25 years old. The same source clarified that the bank offers private carriers, whether natural or legal persons, financing 'that can reach up to 90 percent of the cost of acquiring the bus, including all fees with a personal contribution from the beneficiary of 10 percent of the purchase price in addition to state support of 20 percent.' This financing is available in both classic financing format and also service ...

Aug 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Ajal chairs a meeting to prepare early for the summer of 2027

Ajal chairs a meeting to prepare early for the summer of 2027

The Minister of Energy and Renewable Energies, Dr. Mourad Ajal, chaired today, Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at the ministry's headquarters, a meeting of the sectoral coordination committee, dedicated to following up on early preparations for the summer of 2027. The meeting was attended by several central sector officials and key officials from the SONELGAZ group, where presentations were made and various measures and programs aimed at ensuring the readiness of the energy system during peak periods were discussed, particularly by enhancing production, transport, and distribution capacities. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

Aug 19, 2026echoroukonline.com
Real Estate & Construction
Accelerating the Completion of Strategic Projects and Enhancing the Monitoring of Road Networks and Basic Infrastructure

Accelerating the Completion of Strategic Projects and Enhancing the Monitoring of Road Networks and Basic Infrastructure

The Minister of Public Works and Basic Infrastructure, Abdelkader Djellouli, today Wednesday, issued instructions to accelerate the pace of completion of several strategic projects in the sector, particularly in the fields of railways, roads, highways, airport and port facilities, while enhancing field monitoring and respecting deadlines and technical standards.

Aug 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Energy & Hydrocarbons
Electricity demand reaches a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

Electricity demand reaches a new historical peak of 21,828 megawatts

The demand for electrical energy across the country recorded a new record peak of 21,828 megawatts today, Wednesday, amid the ongoing heatwave affecting the country during the summer of 2026, accompanied by rising humidity levels across several provinces, according to a statement from the Ministry of Energy and Renewable Energies. The ministry reported that this peak was recorded by SONELGAZ through its branch SONELGAZ-Electricity Transmission and system operator at 14:30, marking the fifth record peak in electricity demand recorded during the summer of 2026.

Aug 19, 2026radioalgerie.dz