Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
The expansion of 5G infrastructure is expected to strengthen Algeria’s digital economy by improving connectivity, enabling business digitalisation, and supporting the development of advanced digital services.
Algeria is undergoing scheduled maintenance on the critical SMW4 submarine cable on March 10-11, 2026. Aimed at the power supply system, the work may cause temporary internet disruptions between Annaba and Palermo. Authorities have activated alternative routes to ensure service continuity and emphasize the intervention’s role in long-term network reliability.
At MWC 2026, Algeria’s telecommunications minister underscored that effective institutional governance is the key to unlocking the economic potential of AI, supported by the country’s recent 5G launch and a comprehensive 2030 digital transformation strategy.
Algerian fintech startup Gifty launches a unified digital payments platform enabling bill payments, mobile top-ups, e-commerce purchases and digital gifting as it aims to expand financial inclusion and evolve into a neobank.
Algeria launches defence-backed industrial companies to produce fibre optics and ICT equipment locally, aiming to strengthen digital sovereignty, cybersecurity and national telecom infrastructure.
Algeria’s Minister of Post and Telecommunications participated in a high-level meeting in Barcelona on AI governance in telecoms during Mobile World Congress. The discussion highlighted Algeria’s investments in 5G, AI ecosystem development and cybersecurity, while emphasizing the importance of institutional frameworks to ensure responsible AI deployment.
Algeria has launched an EU-backed agritech incubator and accelerator programme to support start-ups using AI, IoT, and drone technology in agriculture. The initiative aims to modernize farming practices, enhance precision agriculture, and foster innovation in the sector.
Algeria has introduced four national digital platforms to modernize higher education, improve student services, and strengthen innovation. The initiatives include incubator networking, a spin-off registry, psychological counseling access, and a meal reservation system. The move supports governance reforms and reinforces universities’ role in entrepreneurship and national development.
The initiative forms part of Algeria’s national digital transformation strategy through 2030, supported by efforts to establish an updated legal and regulatory framework — including a draft digitalization law — and reinforced cybersecurity measures to safeguard data and information systems.
Algeria will host Global Africa Tech 2026 in Algiers from March 28–30 under President Tebboune’s patronage. The event will gather global policymakers and tech leaders to discuss fiber expansion, satellite connectivity, submarine cable protection, and smart ports, reinforcing Algeria’s push to become a regional digital infrastructure hub.