Policy & Regulation
Digital policy, data sovereignty, tech regulation and government digitalization in Algeria and the region.
Policy & Regulation
The Global AI Governance Race: Who’s Winning, Who’s Losing, and Why It Matters
The world's most important geopolitical competition of the 21st century is not being waged on battlefields or at sea. It is being waged in research laboratories, data centers, government corridors, and international standards bodies — and the outcome will determine who shapes
Policy & Regulation
The EU AI Act: The World’s First Major AI Law Is Now in Force
On August 1, 2024, the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act entered into force — and the world of AI regulation changed forever. For the first time in history, a major economic bloc enacted comprehensive, legally binding rules governing how artificial intelligence may
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Algeria and the FATF Grey List: Understanding the Exit Plan and What It Means for Business
Introduction In October 2024, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) — the global standard-setter for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CTF) — added Algeria to its list of "Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring," commonly known as the grey list.
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Algeria’s Crypto Ban: What Law 25-10 Means for Blockchain, Fintech, and Innovation
Introduction On July 24, 2025, Algeria enacted one of the world's strictest cryptocurrency bans, published in Official Journal No. 48.
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Algeria’s Digital Economy Law: What Tech Companies Need to Know in 2026
Introduction Algeria's regulatory environment for technology businesses has undergone significant transformation since 2020 — driven by a government committed to reducing hydrocarbon dependency, a rapidly growing youth population demanding digital services, a post-pandemic
Policy & Regulation
Algeria’s Digital Economy Law: What Tech Companies and Startups Need to Know
Algeria's evolving digital regulatory framework is reshaping how tech companies operate, store data, and process payments. A practical breakdown of what is in force, what is coming, and how to stay compliant.
