ALGERIATECH Editorial
Infrastructure & Cloud
Côte d’Ivoire’s $170M EXIM Deal: A New US Model for African Digital Sovereignty
How a $170M EXIM-financed sovereign data center in Côte d'Ivoire signals a new US model for African digital infrastructure — and what it means for the region.
Infrastructure & Cloud
Phantom Power: Why Two-Thirds of AI Data Center Demand Will Never Get Built
Wood Mackenzie says only 28% of the 1,066 GW sought for US AI data centers will materialize. Here is why the interconnection queue is a mirage.
Startups
MENA’s $1.7B Half-Year: A Selective Market, Not a Retreat — and Who Gets Left Behind
MENA startups raised $1.7B across 242 deals in H1 2026, down 18% YoY. Why capital is concentrating — and who gets squeezed out. Full analysis.
Digital Economy
Circle’s $14.8 Trillion Quarter: Why Stablecoin Volume Soared While Circulation Slipped
Circle’s Q2 2026 results show USDC onchain volume up 151% to $14.8T even as quarter-end circulation slipped 4.8%. What the split signals for stablecoins.
Skills & Careers
The AI Skills Trap: 55% of Workers Use AI, Only 33% Got Any Training
A June 2026 Conference Board study finds 55% of workers use AI but only 33% got employer training — and firms are skilling for today’s AI, not tomorrow’s jobs. What it means for careers.
Startups
From Driver Loans to Robotaxi Depots: Moove Raised $250M at a $2.1B Valuation
Moove, founded to finance African ride-hail drivers, raised $250M at a $2.1B valuation in a Mubadala-led round to build robotaxi depot infrastructure. Why the pivot matters for startups.
Infrastructure & Cloud
The $18.7 Billion Matrix Campus: How a 3GW AI Data Center Rethinks Power in Texas
MSB Global's $18.7B Matrix Data Center Campus in Sulphur Springs, Texas targets 3GW across 30 buildings, powered by fuel cells and geothermal.
AI & Automation
Liquid AI’s LFM2.5-2.6B: A 2.6-Billion-Parameter Agent That Runs on Your Phone
Liquid AI's LFM2.5-2.6B, released Aug 4, 2026, is a 2.6B-parameter model for on-device agents rivaling models four times its size.
Policy & Regulation
The Dutch Cybersecurity Act Is Live: NIS2 Lands on 8,000+ Organisations With No Grace Period
The Dutch Cybersecurity Act took force Aug 15, 2026, applying NIS2 to 8,000+ organisations with no grace period and fines up to €10M.
Cybersecurity & Risk
Medusa Ransomware Passes 500 Victims: What the Updated CISA-FBI-HHS Advisory Means
CISA, the FBI and HHS updated their Medusa advisory in August 2026 as the ransomware-as-a-service group passed 500 victims. What defenders should do now.
Startups
Gatik’s $200M Series D: Why Driverless Freight Is Raising on Revenue, Not Hype
Gatik raised a $200M Series D on Aug 25, 2026, led by QIA and Koch, with 85,000 driverless orders done and $600M contracted revenue.
