by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 20, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Security
Algeria: Geospatial Imaging Satellite Launched from Facility in China Summary: On 15 January 2026, a new Algerian Earth observation satellite, Alsat-3A, was launched from the Jiuquan launch base in northwest China. The launch was carried out in cooperation between the...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 10, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Political
Algeria: Sonatrach Announces Plans for Three New Desalination Plants Summary: On 29 December 2025, Algeria’s national oil and gas giant, SONATRACH, finalized plans for the construction of three seawater desalination plants in Ain Adjroud (Marsa Benmhidi, Tlemcen),...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Jan 3, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Political
Algeria: Iron Ore Extractions Mark Strategic Effort to Strengthen Domestic Industry Summary: On 27 December 2025, Algerian firm Feraal, a subsidiary of the public group Sonarem, successfully carried out an large-scale blasting operation at the Gara Djebilet iron ore...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 20, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Political
Algeria: Medusa Submarine Cable to Expand National Internet Connectivity Summary: On 15 December 2025, Algeria’s Minister of Posts and Telecommunications, Sid Ali Zerrougui, announced the upcoming launch of the Medusa submarine cable project, which will connect...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Dec 13, 2025 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Political
Algeria: AfDB Approves Loan for First Phase of Railway Expansion in Central Region Summary: On 12 December 2025, the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a €747.32 million loan for the first phase of the 495 km Laghouat–Ghardaïa–El Menéa railway line in central...
