
Trans-Saharan Connectivity: Algeria, the Digital Gateway of the Sahel
Launch of the Algeria-Niger trans-Saharan fiber optic backbone: a strategic digital corridor of 100 Gbps to connect the Sahel
Digital transformation, tech sector, telecoms, and e-commerce

Launch of the Algeria-Niger trans-Saharan fiber optic backbone: a strategic digital corridor of 100 Gbps to connect the Sahel

At NAPEC, the Algeria Telecom Group unveils its connectivity solutions dedicated to the sites in the hydrocarbon sector.

The World Bank forecasts 3.7% growth for Algeria in 2026. The government aims for over 4.01% driven by hydrocarbons and AI.

African press analyses published following the launch of the fiber optic connection between Algeria and Niger focused on the strategic dimensions of the project, considering it to be more than just an infrastructure for communications, but a new digital corridor that redraws the communication map of the Sahel region, highlighting the role that Algeria can play as a digital gateway for the area. The Minister of Postal Services and Telecommunications, Sid […]

Algerian ports have begun to expand the implementation of digital procedures as part of the modernization and digitization of port services, aiming to reduce paperwork, facilitate information exchange, and improve the flow of operations among various stakeholders in port activities. This direction has led the Skikda Port Authority to emphasize the mandatory use of the electronic 'Delivery Receipt' service in the relevant operations. According to a letter from the Skikda Port Authority, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk', numbered '2026/2750' and dated September 30, 2026, the authority has instructed shipping agents to regularly and mandatorily use the 'Delivery Receipt' unit via the digital platform of the Algerian port community.

The Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority is preparing to launch a new data center in November, following the completion of the testing phase, aimed at enhancing the collection, processing, and analysis of data related to various activities in the hydrocarbons sector, and developing the authority's capabilities in monitoring and following up on operators' activities. The Chairman of the Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority, Amine Ramini, stated that the new data center will enable the authority to elevate the level of data processing and utilization to cover the entire value chain in the hydrocarbons sector, starting from upstream oil and gas activities to the distribution of petroleum products. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

Experts highlighted today, Wednesday, that "the evolution of e-commerce will have positive implications." This came during the fifth salon for e-commerce and online services "Excel Expo 2026" ongoing at the Palais des Expositions in El-Madania. In an event that continues until Saturday, participants emphasized the importance of the remarkable development of e-commerce in Algeria. They predicted that this trade would contribute to building an integrated ecosystem that goes beyond online buying and selling.

The trans-Saharan fiber optic link is the first cross-border connection to enter into service, linking Algeria with 5 African countries. This African project, activated on Tuesday from Asamakka in Niger, connects six countries: Algeria, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Nigeria, and Chad. The trans-Saharan fiber optic link extends from 'In Guezzam' in Algeria to 'Arlit - Agadez' in Niger, with a capacity of 100 Gbps that can be expanded.

The Hydrocarbons Regulatory Authority is preparing to enter a new phase in its digital transformation journey, with the imminent launch of a new data center aimed at enhancing operations.

The National Fund for Paid Leave and Unemployment Due to Bad Weather for the Construction, Public Works, and Irrigation Sectors (Kakubat) has launched three new digital services to simplify procedures and enhance remote service. According to a statement from the fund, the launch of these digital services, which pertain to 'suspension of activity, reactivation of activity, and cancellation of activity,' falls within the framework of 'continuing the digitization of administrative procedures and expanding the range of services available remotely.' View the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Ministry of Tourism and Traditional Industry intends to implement a project to create a digital platform to promote Algerian tourism through the Italian platform 'My Temple Art', aiming to ensure a digital presence that matches its qualifications at both national and international levels, according to a statement from the ministry.

The Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry, Wassim Gouidri, highlighted this Thursday in Algiers the importance of the Algerian-German partnership in recent years, especially in light of the projects being implemented between the institutions of the two countries, emphasizing the need to transition from manufacturing to knowledge and technology transfer and building sustainable industrial capacities.