The People’s National Assembly (APN) of Algeria has officially launched its data center, located on the fifth floor of the APN building, with the inauguration taking place on October 31, 2024.
The opening ceremony was presided over by Ibrahim Boughali, the president of the APN. While specific details and specifications regarding the data center are still pending, the APN has stated that the facility is among the “most modern” in Algeria. It will accommodate data processing, storage, archiving, security devices, and the Assembly’s network and communication systems.
Earlier this year, the Algerian government signed an agreement with Huawei to establish a government data center aimed at facilitating the country’s digital transformation, with the project expected to commence this year. It remains unclear whether this data center is part of that agreement.
In conjunction with these developments, China announced the China-Africa Action Plan for Digital Cooperation and Development, which includes the establishment of a digital technology cooperation center in Africa and support for Chinese businesses in executing 20 digital infrastructure projects across the continent. The details regarding the countries involved in this initiative are still to be clarified, but it aims to promote digital trade in Africa and enhance 5G networks, smart cities, and e-commerce.
Despite the growing interest in data center operations throughout Africa, Algeria currently lacks a hyperscaler presence, and its data center market remains relatively small. Local companies such as HostArts, Ayrade, ICOSNET, and ISSAL provide hosting services primarily out of Algiers and Oran.
