Algeria bans all crypto activity; violators face up to one year in jail and $7,700 fines

Key Takeaways It is now illegal in Algeria to own, trade, and use digital assets. Violators of the new crypto ban face up to one year in jail and fines of up to one million dinars. Share this article Algeria has officially banned all...

Middle Eastern countries face new Trump tariffs: What to know

President Donald Trump announced adjusted tariffs on exports to the United States late Thursday on more than 90 countries ahead of his August 1 deadline, and Middle Eastern and North African economies were not spared. Background: Tariffs have...

Gambia shines in ANOCA School Games in Algeria

Gambian Boys and Girls snatched comfortable straight set victories over Benin and Ghana. Njie and Sambou inspired The Gambia to 21-7,21-9 win over Ghana, whiles Kanyi and Bah earned The Gambia a 21-10, 21-9 victory over Benin. The president of The...

Algerian opposition protest opening mines to foreign capital

As Algeria faces growing pressure to diversify its economy and secure hard currency inflows, its leadership has begun signalling greater openness to international capital. [Getty] Three of Algeria's leading progressive parties have urged President...

Mohammed VI promotes social and territorial transformation for Morocco, while reiterating his outstretched hand to Algeria

Territorial gaps and the need for equity Hand extended to Algeria for regional reconciliation Mass pardons on Throne Day Speech by the King When the 26th anniversary of his enthronement, King Mohammed VI of Morocco addressed the nation with a...

Algeria riases threat of fines and prison time in blanket ban of crypto operations

Authorities in Algeria are digging in their heels in their push to prohibit almost any activity related to cryptocurrencies with new legislation targeting specific transactions. An update of the Algerian law on combating money laundering...

Baladna Algeria signs contracts totalling over $500 Million for initial phase of integrated agri-industrial project

Baladna Q.P.S.C. announced the signing of initial contracts valued at over $500 million between Baladna Algeria and a group of Algerian and international suppliers and consultants in the capital, Algiers. The agreements are part of the first phase...

Qatar’s Baladna Prepares Dairy Cows Shipment from U.S. for $3.5 Billion Algeria Project

American dairy cows are on their way to Algeria as part of Baladna’s massive agro-industrial project, confirmed U.S. Ambassador Elizabeth Moore Aubin. In a Facebook post on Tuesday, Ambassador Aubin announced: “American dairy cows are on their way...

China Becomes the Go-To Destination for Algerians Importing Cars: Avoid These Risks

China has emerged as a top choice for Algerians looking to import new or recent vehicles thanks to lower prices compared to European markets. But experts warn of major risks that must be avoided. Car prices in China are significantly more...

Algeria Enforces Total Ban on Cryptocurrencies with Harsh Penalties

Algeria has officially banned all forms of cryptocurrency use, creation, and exchange under Law 25-10, published in the Official Journal on July 24, 2025. The law introduces severe penalties, including prison sentences and hefty fines, to...

Moroccan King renews call for dialogue with Algeria

RABAR A forest of argan trees is visible in Essaouira, Morocco, Thursday, May 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy) The king of Morocco has reiterated his call for talks with Algeria to repair relations damaged by disputes over the Western Sahara....

GEA to build world’s largest integrated dairy facility in Algeria

Baladna, a leading Qatari dairy and food producer, and the Algerian Government have officially signed a contract with GEA to develop the world’s largest integrated dairy farm and milk powder production facility in Algeria. Represented by CEO...

Algeria revokes privileges for French Embassy

(MENAFN) Algeria has revoked all privileged access cards for French Embassy personnel at its ports and airports, responding to what it calls restrictions placed on Algerian diplomats in France. The Algerian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday...

Quo Vadis, Algeria?

The founding mould: Boumédiène and the logic of amputation The repression of true patriots Chadli Ben Jedid and the ‘soldiers of France’ The revolving door of repression Chengriha and Tebboune: the decline of the military system In 1964, Mohammed...

Morocco's King Mohammed VI calls for addressing regional inequalities

The new reforms should aim at improving social services, education, health care and water management as well as promoting employment, he said. Morocco created just 82,000 jobs last year, which falls short of reducing the country's high...

Bitcoin, Wallets, and Crypto Mining All Banned as Algeria Pulls the Plug

TLDR: Algeria passed Law No. 25-10, banning all crypto trading, wallets, and mining. Offenders face up to one year in prison and fines of 200,000 to 1,000,000 dinars. The ban links crypto to illegal capital flows under Algeria’s anti-money...

Algeria Hosts Continent’s Premier Trade Event Amid AfCFTA Push

Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 targets $44 billion deals Algiers prepares to welcome over 35,000 global attendees to the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) this September. The Palais des Expositions will house Africa’s largest trade and...

Morocco's king calls for addressing regional inequalities

Morocco's King Mohammed VI waits to greet France's President in the capital Rabat on October 28, 2024. [Getty] Morocco's King Mohammed VI urged on Tuesday the government to elaborate a new generation of reforms to ensure equal development between...

President Aoun, PM Salam hold talks on Parliament session, Algeria visit

Algiers to host Intra-African Trade Fair 2025

The fourth edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair 2025 (IATF2025) is scheduled to take place at Palais des Expositions in the heart of the Algerian capital, Algiers, from September 4-10, 2025. It will be the biggest gathering of industry...